Xining through Golog to Yushu: the source of the Yellow River and Nianbaoyuze.

Southern Qinghai Sanjiangyuan Line Xining-Guide-Maqên-Jigzhi-Yushu-Madoi-Xining

Also known as: Southern Qinghai Line

Xining through Golog to Yushu: the source of the Yellow River and Nianbaoyuze.

Mountain & Plateau 6 days Qinghai May–Oct

Route Introduction

  • Xining through Golog to Yushu: the source of the Yellow River and Nianbaoyuze.

At a Glance

Suggested days 6 days
Cities 7
Provinces Qinghai
Difficulty 🟠 Challenging
Best months May–Oct
Best for Great for history enthusiasts, Silk Road culture lovers, and photographers

Route Map Animated marker shows direction

🏙️ Xining 🏙️ Guide 🏙️ Maqên 🏙️ Jigzhi 🏙️ Yushu 🏙️ Madoi 🏙️ Xining
Southern Qinghai Sanjiangyuan Line: Xining-Guide-Maqên-Jigzhi-Yushu-Madoi-Xining 西宁 → 贵德 → 玛沁 → 久治 → 玉树 → 玛多
Time Place / plan Category Duration Transfer Note
Day 1 Xining → Guide → Maqên → Jigzhi → Yushu → Madoi → Xining

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