Haidong, Qinghai — birthplace of Hehuang culture, gateway to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Experience Tu ethnic customs, explore the treasure trove of Tibetan Buddhist art, and discover the ecological wonders of the plateau.
Haidong Municipal Government Seat, Core Area of Hehuang Culture
Gateway to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Location of Xiazong Temple
China's Only Tu Autonomous County, Hometown of Highland Barley Wine
East Gate of Qinghai, Confluence of the Yellow River and Huangshui River
"Hometown of Lamian Noodles", Tibetan Buddhist Holy Land
Hometown of China's Salar People, Location of Mengda Heavenly Lake
Experience Tu ethnic customs, explore Buddhist art, enjoy the heavenly lake scenery
Head to Huzhu Tu Autonomous County, visit Huzhu Beishan National Forest Park, experience Tu ethnic folk customs, and tour the traditional highland barley wine brewing process.
Morning visit to the Ming Dynasty Tibetan Buddhist temple Qutan Temple, afternoon exploration of the Liuwan Painted Pottery Site Museum to learn about Hehuang cultural origins.
Full day tour of Mengda Heavenly Lake Nature Reserve in Xunhua Salar Autonomous County, exploring the plateau lake and primeval forest, experiencing Salar folk culture.
A traditional Qinghai delicacy made with plateau free-range sheep, boiled in plain water and eaten by hand. The meat is tender without gamey taste.
A Haidong specialty pastry named for the action of pouring oil along the pan edge during preparation. Thin, crispy and fragrant, often eaten with milk tea.
A Northwest specialty snack. Chewy and smooth noodles topped with mustard, vinegar and chili oil. Sour and spicy, a refreshing summer treat.
A traditional Tibetan staple made by kneading roasted highland barley flour with butter tea. High calorie content suitable for the plateau environment.