#Tips for visiting Amidongsuo Scenic Area in Haibei Prefecture (latest verification in August 2026) Aimidongsuo (commonly known as Niu Xin Mountain) is a national 5A-level scenic spot in Qilian County, Haibei Prefecture. It means "Thousand Soldiers Sentinel" in Tibetan and is regarded by the local Tibetan, Mongolian and Yugur ethnic groups as the king of Qilian Godly Mountains. The core attraction is the vertical landscape of "A Mountain View of the Four Seasons": wheat waves/flower sea at the foot of the mountain (spring), foothill pastures (summer), central forest sea (autumn), and peak snow all year round (winter). 📌 basic practical information - ** Location **: 2-9 kilometers southeast of Qilian County, Haibei Prefecture, Qinghai Province (next to Xiaodongsuo Tourist Highway on Provincial Highway 302) - ** Opening hours **: April 20th - October 31st 08:00-18:00; November 1st - April 19th of the following year 08:30-18:00 (August is the peak season and is normally open, some platforms show "suspended business" as the information lag, you can call 0970-8877888 to confirm before traveling) - ** Ticket Reference **: Adult tickets are about 84-90 yuan (including 30 yuan sightseeing car); preferential tickets are 57 yuan; children under 1.2 meters, active duty soldiers, elderly people over 70 years old, and disabled people are free of charge; 6-18 year olds, students, and 60-70 year olds are half price - ** Recommended length of visit **: 3-5 hours (in-depth experience camping/hiking can be arranged for 1-2 days) - ** Best season to play **: June-October (summer and autumn, grassland flower sea and forest sea landscape are the most prosperous) How 🚗 going? 1. ** External traffic **: - By car: depart from Xining → Datong/Menyuan → Ebao → Qilian County (the whole journey takes about 4-5 hours, take G227 and S302, the road conditions are good); or take Huangyuan → Haiyan → Gangcha → S204 Provincial Highway to Qilian - Public transportation: Xining Bus Station takes the shuttle bus to Qilian County (about 4-5 hours), and then takes a taxi to the scenic spot (about 2 yuan/person in the county seat, about 10 minutes to the scenic spot) - Surroundings: Can be matched with Qilian Airport, Zhuoershan, Qilian Prairie and other attractions to play in series 2. ** Internal transportation **: You need to take a sightseeing car to stop at various attractions in the scenic spot, and it is not recommended to walk the whole process (the scenic area is 112.97 square kilometers) ##🗺️ core attractions & tour route The scenic sightseeing car will connect the core points in series, and it is recommended to play in the following order: 1. ** Highland Ranch + Grassland Flower Sea Experience Base ** The first stop at the foot of the mountain, in summer (July-August), 10,000 acres of rapeseed flowers, wildflowers and grasslands are connected, you can see the scenery of the "good pasture under the Qilian Mountains", you can experience horseback riding, and take photos with the cattle and sheep of the herders, which is suitable for taking pastoral photos. 2. ** Lin Hai Camping Experience Base ** The new area that will open in 2024 features a space capsule accommodation area, a camping barbecue area, a children's entertainment area, and a cute pet area. If you want to play in depth, you can camp here for the night, watch the starry sky on the plateau at night, and hike through the spruce forest during the day. It is suitable for family/friends to enjoy leisure. 3. ** bonsai bay ** One of the iconic landscapes of the scenic spot, the mountains are scattered with peculiar pines and cypresses, rocks, like natural bonsai, with the background of snow-capped mountains in the distance, making it a good place for photography. 4. ** Wanfo Cliff ** The naturally formed stone forest landscape, the rocks on the rock wall are shaped like thousands of Buddha statues, which are the local points for praying for blessings. You can hang prayer flags here to pray for your family. Pay attention to respecting religious customs and do not step on the prayer flags at will. 5. ** Prayer flag prayer table ** One of the commanding heights of the scenic spot, covered with multicolored prayer flags, allows for a 360-degree overlook of the Amidonso vertical landscape belt and the Danxia landform of the opposite Zhuoer Mountain. When the weather is good, you can see the snow on the top of the mountain, making it the best location for taking panoramic photos. ##✨ Featured Experience & Peripheral Linkage 1. ** Classic match: Amidonso + Mount Drow 1-day tour ** The two scenic spots face each other across the Babao River. In the morning, Amidongsuo will play to see the mountains, forest seas, and grasslands. In the afternoon, he will go to Zhuo'er Mountain to see the Danxia landforms and rapeseed flower fields. At dusk, he will shoot the panoramic sunset of "Danxia + Snow Mountain + Grassland + County Town" at Zhuo'er Mountain Beacon Tower. This is the most classic route of Qilian. 2. ** Camping experience **: Linhai camping base can rent tents/space capsules, experience barbecues, campfires, summer night temperatures are about 5-10 ° C, remember to bring a thick coat. 3. ** Qilian No. 9 Highway Loop (3 days and 2 nights) **: If there is enough time, you can take the official recommended route: Xining → Menyuan → Ebao Ancient City → Amidongso Camping/Play → Zhuoer Mountain → Heihe Grand Canyon → Bayi Glacier → Zhangye/Xining, connecting snow-capped mountains, canyons, grasslands, and Danxia. 🍜 local food recommendations - Qilian Tibetan mutton: hand-grabbed mutton, roast mutton skewers, soil hot pot, the meat is tender and has no mutton taste - Stewed Chicken with Yellow Mushrooms: Qilian Wild Yellow Mushrooms, once a royal tribute, with a strong fresh aroma - Yak yogurt: homemade by herders, thick and mellow, and tastes better with honey - Others: Ga noodles, haggis soup, butter tea, highland barley cakes, Kun pot buns ##⚠️ play precautions 1. ** Altitude sickness **: The altitude of the scenic spot is 2800-3500 meters. Do not exercise strenuously. It is recommended to prepare anti-high anti-drugs (such as Rhodiola rosea) in advance, maintain adequate rest, and do not drink alcohol when you arrive. 2. ** Clothing preparation **: The temperature difference between day and night on the plateau is large, 15-25 ° C during the day in August, and may drop to about 5 ° C at night. Even in summer, bring a jacket/thick coat and wear comfortable hiking shoes. 3. ** Sunscreen protection **: The high altitude ultraviolet rays are extremely strong, bring sunscreen (SPF50 +), sunglasses, sun hat, and lip balm to avoid sunburn. 4. Custom respect: Do not trample or move religious items such as prayer flags and mani piles at will, and do not make loud noises in the prayer area. 5. ** Ecological protection **: The original ecology of the scenic spot is fragile, do not litter, do not pick plants at will, and disturb wild animals. 6. ** Self-driving Tips **: There are many curves in some mountainous sections, pay attention to slowing down and moving slowly. During the rainy season (August), you may encounter short-term rain, so bring rain gear.