Huashixia
花石峡
A high-plateau town in northeastern Maduo, along National Highway G214 and the Gonghe–Yushu Expressway, and the main supply stop for trips to the Yellow River Source and Donggi Cona Lake.
Huashixia Town sits in the northeastern part of Maduo County at an elevation of about 4,300 meters, on the main Gonghe–Yushu road. Around it stretch open alpine meadows and permafrost landscapes. The town has gas stations, restaurants and basic guesthouses. Self-drivers heading to Maduo from Xining often rest here, and it is also the turnoff for Donggi Cona Lake. Nights are cold at this altitude, and it can even snow in summer, so bring warm clothing.
Opening hours
All day