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Updated Jun 2024
  • No.1
    󰺂8.7
    4.3/5
    13933 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 93 reviews
    "The overall play feels good, that is, the scenic lake train and the cruise ship are not connected. If you take the train to the last stop, you need to walk to the previous stop and take the cruise back. It was a lot of physical exertion and then walk a long way. To be honest, it is very tired to buy a package ticket. I also want to be in the body. There is a saving in strength. I hope the scenic spot can consider adding a section of the lake train to the package."
    Ulan
    >100km from Datong
    Highlights: Chaka Salt Lake is located on the west side of Qinghai Lake in Chaka Town, Wulan County. It is approximately 80 kilometers from Heimahe Township on the coast of Qinghai Lake. Many travelers touring Qinghai Lake make a point of coming here. Salt has been harvested from Chaka Salt Lake for over 3000 years. The lake has a high salt content that naturally crystallizes to form a white layer over its surface that reflects the sky, clouds, and mountains on the opposite bank. Guests can even walk barefoot onto the lake's surface to view and photograph their own reflections.
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  • No.2
    󰺂8.7
    4.7/5
    21180 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 307 reviews
    "Zhang Shu's colorful Danxia, God's overturned color palette, nature's ghostly work, is really shocking. The immersive dream valley light and shadow interpretation of "Alan Lagda" is also worth seeing, the mysterious and distant colorful world, the happy dance, the inspiring music. As the car drove all the way to the valley, there were many light and shadow shapes on the road. After arriving at the earth forest, you can see a variety of rock shapes and light exhibitions. The performance is very exciting, the costumes and music are in place, the night tour is worthwhile, you must come and see! If you don't get to the northwest, you will regret it all your life. When you get to the northwest, you will sigh and miss it for the rest of your life."
    Linze
    >100km from Datong
    Highlights: The Zhangye Danxia landform was formed over 6 million years ago. It is located in Zhangye city, within Linze and Sunan counties. Zhangye Danxia is mainly composed of red gravel, sandstone and mudstone. Visitors can gaze upon its thousands of cliffs and mountains, dyed a beautiful shade of crimson. When the sun shines down on the mountains, they echo with even more fantastic colors! The Zhangye Danxia Scenic Area was the scene for Zhang Yimo's movie, "A Woman, A Gun, and a Noodle Shop" as well as the famous TV-show, "Amazing Detective Di Renjie".
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  • No.3
    󰺂8.3
    4.5/5
    14493 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 211 reviews
    "Ta'er Temple is located in the middle of the Lotus Mountain in Lushaer Town, Yuzhong District, Xining City, Qinghai Province. It is built on the mountain. It has a rigorous layout, a magnificent architecture, magnificent and magnificent. It is one of the six major monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism Gelu School. It is also the highest institution of Qinghai Buddhist College. There is no tantric, Xianzong, medical Ming, The Astronomy Fourth University (Jing) College has more than 1,000 courtyards. The main points of view are pile embroidery, Babao Ruyi Tower, Dajinwa Temple, Xiaojinwa Temple, Dajingtang, Xiaohua Temple, etc."
    Xining
    50km from Datong
    Highlights: Kumbum Monastery (also called Ta'er Temple) is a Tibetan gompa with more than 400 years of history. Located in Xining's Huangzhong County, it belongs to the Gelug (or Yellow) School of Tibetan Buddhism. Kumbum Monastery has a number of ancient buildings including the main hall, Scripture Hall, Buddha Pagoda, and academy. At the center of the monastery complex, visitors will find the Dajinwa (Great Golden Tile) Temple. According to legend, this temple was erected on the site where Je Tsongkhapa, founder of the Gelug School, was born. A visit to Kumbum is not complete without taking the time to see and appreciate the butter sculptures, the murals, and the elaborate embroidery. The entire temple complex is full of magnificent buildings and rich treasures. However, the true charm of the complex lies in its holy atmosphere. It is one of the greatest tourist attractions in Xining.
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  • No.4
    󰺂8.3
    4.6/5
    6326 Review
    From9.79
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 597 reviews
    "From Xining, I went to Qinghai Lake. Sometimes there was sunshine and sometimes cloudy. I saw the blue sky looming from the gap of the clouds. The blue sky was slightly blue when I reflected Qinghai Lake. I heard other tourists say that the sea and sky are the same color, and the lake is what color."
    Haiyan
    77.3km from Datong
    Highlights: The Tibetan name of Qinghai Lake is "Cowinbu" (meaning "blue sea"). Located in the northeast of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and in Qinghai Province, it is formed by the fault collapse between Datong Mountain, Riyue Mountain and Nanshan Mountain of the Qilian Mountains. It is the largest inland lake in China and the origin of the name of Qinghai Province. The lake covers a vast area, with a circle of about 360 kilometers around the lake. The lake is vast, boundless, blue and ethereal. The lake is surrounded by mountains, and close to the lake is a vast grassland with spectacular and beautiful scenery. There are many areas and landscapes to enjoy, making it an important Attraction for visiting Qinghai. Natural environment: Qinghai Lake has a plateau continental climate, with sufficient light and strong sunshine; cold winter and cool summer, short warm season, long cold season, strong winds and sandstorms in spring; less rainfall, rain and heat in the same season, and distinct dry and wet seasons. Such a climate determines that Qinghai Lake has different beautiful scenery in all seasons. The color of the lake changes with the weather and light, and sometimes multiple colors appear in one day, which is beautiful. Qinghai Lake has different scenery in different seasons. The best time to visit is from April to August. July and August are particularly beautiful. There are large areas of rapeseed flowers blooming by the lake. The yellow flower fields and the endless blue lake complement each other, which is very beautiful. April to June is a good time for bird watching on Bird Island. In addition, in winter, Qinghai Lake is frozen for thousands of miles, and you can also feel the unique natural majesty. Historical legend: It is said that more than 1,000 years ago, Tang and Tubo formed a marriage, and Princess Wencheng married the Tubo King Songtsen Gampo. Before leaving, the Tang King gave her a sun and moon mirror that could reflect the scenery of her hometown. On the way, the princess missed her hometown, so she took out the sun and moon mirror, and she saw her long-lost hometown Chang'an. She burst into tears. However, the princess suddenly remembered her mission, so she resolutely threw the sun and moon mirror away. Unexpectedly, when the mirror fell to the ground, a golden light flashed and turned into Qinghai Lake. Attraction introduction: Some scenic spots have been developed Souvenir Qinghai Lake. In the south of the lake, there is the Erlangjian Attraction , the main scenic Attraction, which is mainly for beach scenery and entertainment, with famous Sun Moon Mountain and Daotang River; in the north, there are attractions such as Jinyintan and Yuanzitan. In addition to these official attractions, there are also some private attractions, such as Jinsha Bay, which has more favorable entertainment projects, and Erhai Lake, a freshwater lake, which can be chosen according to your own preferences. In addition, when you travel around Qinghai Lake, you will generally add other attractions not far from Qinghai Lake, such as Chaka Salt Lake in the west of the lake and Menyuan rapeseed flowers in Hubei. How to play: You can only visit one side of Qinghai Lake, or you can travel around the lake. If you simply want to see the lake, most tourists will choose the Hunan side, where the grassland is very beautiful. If you want to travel around the lake, you can charter a car from Xining and visit it clockwise, which is also the direction of the lake when the local Tibetans worship the sacred lake.
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  • No.5
    󰺂8.1
    4.7/5
    2953 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 48 reviews
    "There were fewer people when I went, and the experience was very good. The world's longest Tangka is really very shocking, and the ethnic minority costume exhibition is also very worth seeing. I felt a bit expensive before buying the ticket, and I felt worth it after the visit."
    Xining.Biological Park Area
    26.9km from Datong
    Highlights: The Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum is also known as the Tibetan Medicine Culture Museum. The museum displays a wide range of cultural relics, ancient books, art, and medical specimens. It thoughtfully displays elements of Tibetan art culture and medical technology, and it is an ideal place to learn about Tibetan culture. The Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum is divided into several exhibition halls, including the Tibetan Calligraphy Hall, the Tibetan Cultural Hall, and the Tibetan Medicine History Hall, among others. The giant Thangka in the museum is magnificent, covering an entire wall of the museum. It is a very precious work of art and a treasure of the entire museum.
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  • No.6
    󰺂8.0
    4.2/5
    4266 Review
    From9.75
    "Qinghai Lake is so beautiful! A must-see in this life! It is especially suitable for couples to come together, especially the beautiful women to take pictures. This time I came to my father. Next time I bring my daughter-in-law and children to take a look. Be careful not to go too fast, there will be altitude sickness!"
    Gonghe
    >100km from Datong
    Highlights: Erlangjian Scenic Area is Qinghai Lake's main attraction. It is located on the south shore of the lake and is home to a shopping center, restaurants, and hotels. The visitor site consists of two areas, the first of which is located near the entrance and provides a range of commercial facilities and a harbor for tourist boats. The other area is a narrow peninsula that stretches out over 10 km into the lake. Taking a boat trip on the lake is one of Erlangjian's most popular activities.
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  • No.7
    󰺂7.9
    4.7/5
    2917 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 128 reviews
    "Lanzhou must punch in the attraction - Gansu Provincial Museum, only for the horse to step on the swallow! The museum is free, you can make an appointment online in advance, or you can scan the code on the spot and swipe your ID card to enter. It is facing the Lanzhou Center. The exhibition is only open on the first to third floors. The famous Ma block Feiyan is on the second floor. There are not many people, and the exhibition experience is very popular. Very worth a visit!"
    Lanzhou.Lanzhou Center
    >100km from Datong
    Highlights: Gansu Provincial Museum is located in the Qilihe District of Lanzhou City. The museum houses a large number of precious cultural relics, which is a must-see destination for tourists in Lanzhou. The Copper Flying Horse Statue in the museum is not only a symbol of China's tourism, but also the treasure of the museum. Here you may also see the "Brick with Postman Picture" unearthed in Gansu. The brick with painted postman is now the symbol of China Post. In the museum, visitors can also enjoy the grottoes copied from the Mogao Grottoes and the Maiji Mountain Grottoes.
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  • No.8
    󰺂7.8
    4.4/5
    589 Review
    "The scenic area is about 400 square kilometers, the scenic area planned for the first phase is 25 square kilometers, hundreds of millions of years of wind and rain, after the vicissitudes, leaving Danqing...! Feel the wonder and magnificence of nature, cherish the life."
    Yongdeng
    >100km from Datong
    Highlights: Lanzhou Shuimo Danxia Tourist Scenic Spot is a key project of cultural tourism in Gansu Province and a comprehensive cultural tourism project focused on by the Lanzhou Municipal Party Committee and Lanzhou Municipal Government. The scenic spot is located on the bank of the Yellow River, located in two counties and two districts (Yongdeng County, Gaolan County, Xigu District, Anning District), 13 kilometers away from Lanzhou city and 30 kilometers away from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport. The Danxia landform group near the urban area. The total planning area of the scenic spot is 400 square kilometers, and the core tourist area of the first phase is 25 square kilometers. It is the same type of landscape with a larger area that has been discovered in China. The scenic spot is mainly based on the landform of Hongshan Bay, with Danxia cliffs, isolated peaks, valleys, a line of sky, wind-moving stones and other peculiar landscapes. The high-quality goods are called the "treasure house of golden tourism resources" on the Silk Road by relevant experts. Relying on the Danxia landform, the scenic spot is equipped with 7 viewing platforms: Silk Road Xiaguang, Silk Road Eagle, Feitian Quest, Nine Colors Danqing, Danxiu Yingtian, Cuifeng Lantian, Danding Range Rover, Silk Road Ancient Landscape Gate, Shajing Tribe Viewing areas such as the Cultural Square, the Shayun Camel Bell Landscape Avenue, and the 2,550-meter-long Danxia Plank Road. As a key cultural tourism project in the province, Lanzhou Shuimo Danxia Tourist Scenic Spot adheres to the principles of "ecological environmental protection, green development, maintaining original appearance, and moderate development", relying on Lanzhou's unique resource advantages, looking at the domestic tourism market, and cultivating Lanzhou cultural tourism The new growth pole of the industry will create a new highland for cultural tourism in Lanzhou.
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  • No.9
    󰺂7.4
    4.3/5
    1008 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 27 reviews
    "Ok, it’s pretty good. The scenery is very pleasant. The photos are especially good. The sky is particularly blue. We are in the off-season. If we come in summer, the scenery should be better. A green."
    Huangyuan
    75.4km from Datong
    Highlights: The famous Riyue Mountains is between Xiningi City and Qinghai Lake. There is a time-honored beautiful story: when Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty entered Tibet, she broke her beloved stone mirror here. The stone mirror was divided into two parts, the sun and the moon, which later became this Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains) Today, on both sides of the Riyue Mountains, there is a small mountain peak, and two landmark buildings, Ri Pavilion and Yue Pavilion, are built on them.
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  • No.10
    󰺂7.3
    4.5/5
    1384 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 8 reviews
    "Xining Zoo is worth bringing children to play. It is not tired to take a battery car to and from. There is also a national treasure panda hall, as well as a lion, tiger and leopard. Many animals can't see it in the north. The design of the tour passage is reasonable. You can do a battery car tour at the entrance and exit!"
    Xining
    33.6km from Datong
    Highlights: The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Wildlife Park is located in Xishan, Xining. It is a beautiful zoo with some special animals such as snow leopards and desert cats. It is not easy to see in other cities. The size of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Safari Park is not large. There are mainly beasts and aboriginal areas, such as the Beasts Reserve Area, and the Aquarium. The famous beasts are scattered areas. Currently, the plank road is built. Visitors can watch the beasts on the plank road.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do near Datong?
Some Best Things to Do near Datong include:Chaka Salt Lake, Zhangye Danxia Geopark, Kumbum Monastery, Qinghai Lake, Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Datong?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Datong include:Chaka Salt Lake:4.3, Zhangye Danxia Geopark:4.7, Kumbum Monastery:4.5, Qinghai Lake:4.6, Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum:4.7
Where are Best Things to Do near Datong located?
The Best Things to Do near Datong are mainly located in:Chaka Salt Lake:Ulan, Zhangye Danxia Geopark:Linze, Kumbum Monastery:Xining, Qinghai Lake:Haiyan, Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum:Xining
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