Huzhu Beishan National Forest Park
北山国家森林公园
A 4A-rated forest park on the eastern section of the Qilian Mountains, with primeval forest, gorges, alpine lakes, and Tu villages. It is a popular summer retreat in eastern Qinghai.
Beishan National Forest Park is located around Jiading Town in the northeast of Huzhu County, on the eastern section of the Qilian Mountains, at an elevation of 2,100 to 4,300 meters. It is known for its primeval forest, gorges with streams, and the alpine lake Tianchi, and is one of the few large forested areas in eastern Qinghai, earning it the nickname "Xishuangbanna of Qinghai." The park is vast, and its main sights include Zhalong Valley, Tianmen, Binggou, and the Tianchi Lake at the summit. Visitors can take the shuttle bus or drive along the scenic road, passing Tu and Tibetan villages along the way. Tickets for the park, the shuttle bus, and Tianchi are sold separately, and prices are as posted by the scenic area. It is about 100 km from Xining, a drive of about 2 hours, and is often combined with a day trip to the Huzhu Tu Ethnic Homeland Park. Weather at high altitudes changes quickly, so dress warmly.
Opening hours
09:00–18:00 (some areas closed in winter)
Nearby sights
- Youning Monastery (Gönlung)
- Huzhu Tu Ethnic Homeland Park
- Qutan Temple
- Yaozigou National Forest Park
- Ma Bufang Mansion
- Beichan Temple (Tulou Taoist Temple)
- Dongguan Great Mosque
- Mojia Street & Shuijing Lane