Golmud Travel Guide

Golmud, whose name means “a place of many rivers” in Mongolian, is a vital strategic hub in western China. Located in central Qinghai Province, Golmud serves as a key gateway connecting Tibet, Xinjiang, and Gansu. Historically, it was an important stop along the southern route of the ancient Silk Road – specifically, the Qiangzhong Route. Today, it remains a major transportation center in the west of China.

Golmud is renowned for its spectacular natural scenery. Within its vast territory, visitors can explore the headwaters of the Yangtze River, towering salt bridges, snow-capped mountains, glaciers, the snowy landscapes of the Kunlun Mountains, sunrises over endless deserts, and even desert forests – offering a dramatic contrast of highland and desert environments –