4A Tourism Area
Laoye Mountain Tourism Area
大通老爷山风景名胜区
Qinghai, Xining·36.5938°N, 101.7447°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
2-3 hours
About Laoye Mountain Tourism Area
A scenic mountain area in Xining, Qinghai, featuring dramatic peaks, forested trails, and panoramic views. • Limestone peak (Laojun Mountain) with temples, cliffs, and forest trails near Datong. • Known for the mid-autumn mount...
Highlights
• Limestone peak (Laojun Mountain) with temples, cliffs, and forest trails near Datong. • Known for the mid-autumn mountain fair and temple gatherings. • Panoramic views over the Datong basin.
Suggested Route
Climb from the south gate via temple steps to the summit ridge; allow 2–3 h round trip.
Food & Lodging
Datong night-market snacks and local roasted lamb; Datong county hotels.
Facilities
Parking, restrooms, trails; steep sections limit wheelchair use .
Travel Tips
Best visited in morning for fewer crowds. Bring snacks as food options may be limited inside.
Location
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Opening Hours
08:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00)
Getting There
In Datong Hui and Tu Autonomous County, Xining, Qinghai (~35 km north of Xining); reach by road from Xining; nearest airport Xining Caojiabao (~50 km); no metro/HSR.
Reservation
Mountain scenic area; ticketed, on-site purchase; advance booking not mandatory.
Ticket Price
Free admission
