Qinghai, People's Republic of China
Qilian et monts Qilian
The notebook of Qilian et monts Qilian
Choose the trail that leads to the great landscape.
Prairies, glaciers and high-altitude forests border the Hexi corridor north of Qinghai.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Mountain · Forest · Countryside · Nature
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Qilian et monts Qilian
Prairies, glaciers and high-altitude forests border the Hexi corridor north of Qinghai.
The discovery of Qilian and Qilian Mountains is centred around Qilian Mountains, Qilian Prairie and Zhuo'er Mountain. The stay thus alternates between mountain reliefs, forests, countryside and natural areas, 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: Qilian county currently banned from foreign nationals according to France Diplomacy and check the authorizations before any reservation. 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
- Qilian Mountains
- Prairie de Qilian
- Mount Zhuo'er
Before you choose
- County of Qilian currently prohibited from access to foreigners according to France Diplomacy
- Check authorizations before booking
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Monts Qilian
The glacial chain separates the Tibetan plateau from the arid Hexi corridor. Distances, weather and access conditions must be checked before departure; water, warm clothing and time range remain useful, even in summer.
Nature and landscape
Prairie de Qilian
The pastures surround the village between snowy peaks and agricultural valleys. Distances, weather and access conditions must be checked before departure; water, warm clothing and time limits remain useful, even in summer.
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Mont Zhuo'er
A red ridge offers a panorama of the fields and the Niuxin massif. Distances, weather and access conditions must be checked before departure; water, warm clothing and time limits are still useful, even in summer.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
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