# Dan'gar Ancient City Scenic Area (丹噶尔古城景区)

Xining, Qinghai Province · Northwest, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** ¥50
- **Opening hours:** Open all day
- **Time needed:** 1–2 hours
- **Address:** Ming and Qing Old Street, Huangyuan County, Xining, Qinghai Province
- **Getting there:** Nearby bus stops: Sanjiao Garden (三角花园) and Fenyuan Lane Intersection (坟园巷路口) The local snacks are distinctive. Try highland barley cakes and yogurt, both made by locals in the traditional way and wonderfully authentic.
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Hiking & Outdoors, Waterfront

## About Dan'gar Ancient City Scenic Area

“Dan Gar” means “white conch” in Tibetan. Here the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau meets the Loess Plateau, and grassland culture and farming culture intertwine. The ancient Silk Road and the Tang-Tubo Road both pass through the area. Its greatest feature is its multiethnic character, making Dan Gar an excellent place for visitors to experience the cultures of many peoples.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 712. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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