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Golmud
Golmud (格尔木; Ge'ermu) is a city in Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai province, China.
Travel to Golmud & Visa Requirements
Flights and airtickets to Golmud
Golmud Airport operates flights to and from Xining and Xian.
By Train
Golmund station (Qinghai Huochezhan) is located on Jiangyuan Lu, and has direct connections with the following major cities:
Beijing (34 hours), Chengdu, (28 hours), Chongqing (28 hours), Guangzhou (46 hours), Lanzhou (17-21 hours), Lhasa (14 hours), Shanghai (37 hours) and Xining (14-16 hours)
Buses to Golmud
The follwing cities are connected to Golmud by direct bus links:
Dunhuang (11 hours) and Lhasa (30-42 hours)
Tours & Getting around Golmud
Taxi are a cheap and convenient option.
Golmud city tours
Golmud Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive
Golmud nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs
Golmud cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging
Budget
There are a few cheap hotels located around the train & bus station, but they tend to be noisy and grubby
Mid range
- Golmud Hotel, center of town. Clean and reasonably priced (40Y for a twin-off season).
Get out
NB: No tickets can be bought without an Aliens' Travel Permit, which are issued by the PSB office for 50Y in a matter of minutes.
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