Scenic spot introduction:
Qinghai Jinyintan Grassland is not only the birthplace of the world-famous song "In That Far Place", it was also the mysterious restricted area that gave birth to New China's first atomic bomb and hydrogen bomb, and the location of China's first nuclear weapons development base. On this prairie that runs through the Mapi River and the Halijin River, Tibetan brothers have lived here for generations. More than 300,000 cattle and sheep live here. It is a typical pastoral area.The three months of July, August and September every year are the golden seasons of Jinyintan. Flowers are in bloom and birds are flying, especially the singing of lark, which is beautiful and charming. Green grassy prairie, floating cloud-like flocks, brown and black yaks, dotted among the green grass and wild flowers. Tibetans wearing Tibetan clothes and riding horses leisurely came slowly on the grassland. In the distance, the mountains are undulating, with occasional eagles flying over, and lotus-like yurts scattered deep in the white clouds. It can be said that the land is full of gold and silver, beautiful and rich.
Today’s Jinyintan Grassland is a comprehensive tourist area integrating accommodation, catering, entertainment, cultural exchanges, leisure, vacation, summer vacation, conference affairs, and sports competitions. You can not only see the magnificence of the grassland, but also experience Folk customs are unique and interesting.
Attractions distribution:
Jinyintan Grassland is located in Haiyan County, Qinghai Province. It borders Baoshan Mountain and Qinghai Lake to the west, is surrounded by high mountains to the east and north, and borders the Triangle City of Haiyan County to the south, covering an area of 1,100 square kilometers. The area includes the two famous grasslands of Qinghai Lake, Golden Beach and Silver Beach. Attractions include Atomic City Memorial Hall, Haiyan Triangular City Ruins, Wang Luobin Music and Art Museum, White Buddha Temple, Tibetan Style Garden, etc.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Photography, sightseeing, historical tours, cultural tours, historic sites, folk customs, memorial halls, grasslandsScenic spot map:
Scenic spot map
Attraction Address
Travel Guide
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- Hai Feng: Enjoy traveling, seven
travelling guideline:
Tibetan "June Meeting": June 16th to June 25th
Tibetan Lamb Food Culture Festival, Wang Luobin Music and Art Festival.
Every year from July to September, flowers bloom, birds fly, and the songs of larks are beautiful and charming; the sky on the grassland is intoxicatingly blue.
Tour route:
Classic route: Atomic City → Gold and Silver Beach → Shadao → Erhai → Qinghai Lake
Best time to visit:
July-September
Shopping recommendations:
(Food) Butter tea, tsampa.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot map
Tourist Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Qinghai Province>Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture>Haiyan County
How to get there:
Take a bus to Xining or near Qinghai Lake, and then transfer to a bus to Xihai Town in Haiyan County or to Jinyintan Grassland.
Scenic area map:
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Attraction Tickets
Jinyintan ticket price:
Adult ticket: 20 yuan
Child ticket: 10 yuan
Scenic area opening hours:
8:30-19:00