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Hidden High-Altitude Cable Car Gem Near Xining

When you come to Xining, you don't just have to take pictures of Qinghai Lake. There is also a hidden high-altitude cable car wonderland - "North Mountain Beauty Garden North Mountain Smoke and Rain Scenic Area"! Some people have never heard of it but once you go, you can't forget it, the altitude is high enough and the view is super shocking, and there is an ultra-long cable car that takes you to fly over the entire mountain top, and you can take hundreds of beautiful photos in minutes. [Attraction Inventory Recommendation: High-altitude Cable Car + North Mountain Smoke and Rain Photo Spot] Beishan Beauty Garden Beishan Smoke and Rain Scenic Area is definitely a popular weekend destination for Xining locals. It is extremely close to the city center and has convenient transportation. You can enjoy the clouds and mountains without having to take a long bus all day. The most recommended must be its high-altitude cable car, straight up from the foot of the mountain, the process of about 20 minutes, all the way looking at the ancient city of Xining style, underfoot is green trees, every second is Wallpaper grade! Entering the scenic spot, you can walk the trail and slowly enjoy the hazy beauty of the smoke and rain of the North Mountain. When the weather is good, the sun shines through the clouds, and the scenery is shocking and beautiful without filtering! Remember to bring more thin jackets, the wind will be a little stronger on the top of the mountain, and it is quite cool even in summer at high altitudes. There is an observation deck along the road, where you can sit and chill with your friends and watch the scenery. [Practical Tips] 1. The scenic cable car station is about 100 meters east of Lin'an Homestead on Linjia Cliff Road, Chengdong District, Xining City. It is easier to find than you think. 2. It is recommended to go early to avoid the crowds, the cable car down the mountain can see the sunset at the same time, if you encounter low clouds, smoke and rain scenery super fairy, photo effect up! 3. This belongs to the high altitude area (about 2300 meters), people who are sensitive to plateau reactions remember to bring water, do not exercise vigorously, walk slowly and play slowly. [Food Recommendation] Although there are not many restaurants at the top of the mountain, there are many local snack shops around Linjia Cliff Road at the foot of the mountain. You can try Qinghai hand-grabbed lamb, soup noodles, and dumplings. It is best to have some energy snacks with you when you walk a mountain road. 【Transportation Strategy】 It's 10 to 15 minutes by car from the city center, Uber/Didi are very convenient. There is a parking lot opposite the main entrance of the scenic spot. It's ok to drive by yourself! After going down the mountain, you can also go to the nearby Cheng Tung Night Market to find some authentic food. [Tips/Real Experience] Pro-test the cable car is a super long section, looking out really legs trembling and excited! Remember not to bring too heavy things, get off the car and hike more relaxed, afraid of dizziness can bring sugar and water. The plateau style is really particularly refreshing, the scenery and air make the mood burst! Go to Xining, no longer only stroll around the main city area, North Mountain smoke and rain with cable car, easily get fairy spirit travelogue, a minute a minute of the mountain road an art photo! #XiningTravel #High Altitude Cable Car First Experience #Smoke and Rain Wonderland #Local Private Recommendation #Travel Tips
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Posted: Oct 12, 2025
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