Golden Rapeseed Flower Field Check-in Spot

Best viewing period: July 4-18, 2025. - Location: Menyuan Hui Autonomous County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. Transportation Guide - Self-drive: Depart from Xining via National Highway 227 (approx. 2.5 hours drive), enjoying scenic views of Baoku Gorge in Datong County, Heiquan Reservoir, and Daban Mountain along the way. - Public transport: Take a bus from Xining Bus Station to Menyuan County (3 hours) or high-speed train (45 minutes to Menyuan Station), then taxi to the flower fields. Must-Visit Attractions - Yuanshan Viewing Platform (Qingshizui Town): 360° panoramic views of golden flower fields against Qilian Mountain snowscapes. - Zhaobi Mountain: Less crowded hiking spot with breathtaking views of flower fields blending with villages. - Gangshika Snow Peak + Flower Highway: Drive along NH227 (Menyuan-Qingshizui section) for layered landscapes of snow mountains, grasslands, and flower fields. Stop at the "Hundred-Mile Rapeseed Flower Sea" landmark for photos. Food Recommendations - Hand-grabbed mutton: Fresh grassland lamb simply boiled with salt, tender and juicy. - Rapeseed flower honey: Pure, additive-free, and affordable as souvenirs. Accommodation Options - Flower field glamping: Stay overnight amid flowers near Qingshizui Town for stargazing. - Menyuan hotels: Budget-friendly options like Haoyun Hotel or Jinyuan Hotel for self-drivers. - Hui-style homestays: Experience kang beds and local tea culture. Nearby Activities - Gangshika Snow Peak hiking: Beginner-friendly 5,254m peak with colorful prayer flags and wildflowers in summer. - Qilian Mountain grassland horseback riding: 30-minute drive north for open-field galloping. - Xianmi National Forest Park: Primeval forests and canyons ideal for summer retreats, stunning in autumn (September).