Golmud Attractions
Golmud has been thrown into the travelers' limelight by the opening of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway. Golmud is the starting place of the scenic train trip to Tibet, and most travelers use the city as a jumping-off point to Tibet. If your schedule allows you to spend some time in the city, see below for the most interesting sights to visit.
Golmud Travel Guide
Golmud Facts
- Chinese Name: 格尔木
- Chinese Pinyin: gé ěr mù
- English Name: Golmud
- Location: Northwest China
- Latitude: 36° 42' N
- Longitude: 94° 89' E
- Area: 76,663 sq. km. (29,600 sq. mi.)
- Time Zone: (UTC+8)
- Area Code: 0979
- Population: 215,000





