Golmud Travel Guide
Qinghai Province | Population: 205,700
Golmud is a charming county-level city in the Qinghai Province of China. It not only boasts of picturesque scenery on its own merit but is also surrounded by the scenic areas of Xinjiang Province and the Autonomous Region of Tibet. It has grown to become the third biggest city on the Tibetan Plateau. Golmud is blessed with more than 20 high-elevation saltwater lakes of the Qaidam Basin, some of which are surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains of the Plateau region. The irresistible landscape, peaceful Buddhist culture, and modern amenities have together made the city of Golmud one of the most sought-after tourist destinations on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau.
Golmud was a little-known town some years ago and there was a spurt in development only after rich resources like coal, rock salt, oil, jade, and others were discovered here. The chemical and fertilizer industries too developed rapidly in the last couple of decades. The fertilizer production also led to the boom in agricultural produce. This resulted in a migration of the Han Chinese seeking employment.
Today, unlike other cities in the region where the Tibetans have a prominent presence, the population of Golmud more Han Chinese than Tibetan. The city has seen a lot of development in the last few years compared to the previous centuries as far as infrastructure, public transport, hospitality services, and tourism are concerned. The BBQ outlets in the night market are the place where the locals and tourists are found in the evenings.
Today, unlike other cities in the region where the Tibetans have a prominent presence, the population of Golmud more Han Chinese than Tibetan. The city has seen a lot of development in the last few years compared to the previous centuries as far as infrastructure, public transport, hospitality services, and tourism are concerned. The BBQ outlets in the night market are the place where the locals and tourists are found in the evenings.
