Qinghai, People's Republic of China
Parc national de Kanbula
The notebook of Parc national de Kanbula
Finding the balance between effort and contemplation.
Red falsies, turquoise reservoir and Tibetan monasteries meet southeast of Xining.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Mountain · Lake · Heritage · Nature
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Parc national de Kanbula
Red falsies, turquoise reservoir and Tibetan monasteries meet southeast of Xining.
The discovery of Kanbula National Park is structured around Lijiaxia Reservoir, Yellow River in Kanbula and Lijiaxia Gorge. The stay thus alternates between mountain reliefs, shores and lakes, heritage and natural spaces, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Réservoir de Lijiaxia
- Yellow River in Kanbula
- Gorge de Lijiaxia
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Place indismissible
Réservoir de Lijiaxia
The dam holds the Yellow River between gorges and coloured walls. An early visit allows you to better observe local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
River
Fleuve Jaune à Kanbula
The river crosses red gorges before filling the Lijiaxia reservoir. The season, wind and water level greatly alter the experience; it is also necessary to respect the fragile banks and any local restrictions.
Nature and panorama
Gorge de Lijiaxia
The Yellow River flows between the rock walls just upstream of the dam. Distances, weather and access conditions must be checked before departure; water, warm clothing and time limits remain useful, even in summer.
Practical tips
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