Golog

A high-plateau pastoral region at the source of the Yellow River, where Nianbaoyuze and the Amnye Machen snow mountain are hidden gems for trekking and self-driving.

Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture lies in southeastern Qinghai, deep in the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau. Its high, cold grasslands, lakes and snow-capped peaks make it an important part of Sanjiangyuan (the Source of the Three Rivers). Key destinations include the sacred mountain and lakes of Nianbaoyuze in Jigzhi County, the Yellow River source area with Gyaring Lake and Ngoring Lake in Madoi County, and the Amnye Machen pilgrimage circuit in Maqên County. Summer (Jun–Sep) is the best time to go, with wildflowers on the grasslands and better roads; winters are bitterly cold. Most visitors self-drive or hire a car from Xining. The prefectural seat is Dawu Town, and there is also Golog Maqên Airport.

Destinations

• Maduo & Yellow River Source
• Nyenpo Yurtse
• Maqên

Itineraries

• Golog, Yushu & Nangqian: 10-Day Deep Kham Itinerary – Head south from Xining via Guide, Maqên, and Madoi to Yushu and Nangqian, venturing deep into the Kham region of the Sa…
• Amdo Loop: Golog, Gannan & Rebgong – A classic Amdo loop starting from Xining, passing through Golog, Langmusi, Labrang Monastery, and Rebgong, before retur…