Menyuan Rape Flower Field

Brief Introduction

The plateau climate in Qinghai delays the flowering period of rape flower by three or four months, and it will not enter the full flowering period until mid-July, which will make you enjoy yourself so much as to forget to leave. The rape flower is in full bloom in July. Blue sky and white clouds, snow-capped mountains, red houses, and mosques complement each other, showing a charming scenery with characteristics. The air is filled with a rich honey fragrance, and you will be intoxicated with this poetic scenery when you look at the endless golden yellow.

Rapeseed flowers are not uncommon, they can be found everywhere, but the rapeseed flowers in Menyuan are magnificent, from Qingshizui to Dapanshan, the rapeseed flower fields stretch for hundreds of kilometers, like a golden ocean. Continue to visit, you will see many magnificent natural landscapes, such as farmhouses, blue skies, snow-capped mountains, and rivers, which will surely make you feast your eyes.

Best Time to Visit Menyuan Rape Flower Field

July 1st-July 15th : The blooming time of Menyuan rapeseed flowers is different due to different temperatures every year, but in early July, Menyuan rapeseed flowers begin to bloom.

July 15th-July 31st: From the middle of July, Menyuan rapeseed flowers are in their peak bloom, which is the best time to enjoy Menyuan rapeseed flowers.

Things to Do in Menyuan Rape Flower field

Take a walk in the rape flower field: Coming to Menyuan County, you certainly can't miss the opportunity to walk in the sea of rape flowers. You can walk along the field path, feel the fragrance, take photos, and enjoy this gift of nature.

Watch the sunrise and sunset: Watching the sunrise and sunset in the rape flower field is also a great thing. When the sun rises or slowly sets, the sun shines on the golden rapeseed flowers, forming a beautiful picture that is intoxicating.

Experience farm life: In Menyuan County, you can also choose to experience farm life. You can participate in farming activities and see the cultivation process of rape, Or taste the green food produced by the farmers and feel the tranquility and simplicity of the countryside.

Paradise for photographers: For photography lovers, Menyuan's rapeseed flower field is a great place of photograph. Whether it is the vast sea of rape flowers, or those farmers working in the fields, can become the protagonist of your lens. Bring your camera and record the beauty.

Best viewing place of Menyuan Rape Flower Field

1. About 4 kilometres southeast of Haomen Town (the seat of Menyuan County Town);

2. Yuanshan Mountain in Qingshizui Town is located about 20 kilometres west of Haomen Town;

3. The Observatory of Dabanshan Mountain on the way from Xining to Menyuan County Town, which is about 30 kilometres away from Haomen Town.

Note: Most tourists will choose to visit the rapeseed flowers in Qingshizui Town.

How to Get to Menyuan Rape Flower Field

There are two ways to get Menyuan: Trains, and Cars.

1. Go to Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Field by Train:

The high-speed train from Xining to Menyuan has been opened, and you can arrive in half an hour, which is very convenient (buy tickets in advance during peak season).

2. Drive to Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Field:

Menyuan has an excellent transportation network, and many national highways are connected with the neighboring provinces and cities. 

Drive to Menyuan is a wonderful experience, and the scenery along the way is also quite charming. Xining is about 150 kilometers away from Menyuan, which can be reached in less than 3 hours.

Features

Location: Menyuan County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province

Flowering Period: July 

Acreage: 610,000 acres

Travel Information

Opening Time: 06:00-20:30

Ticket Price: 60CNY

Recommended Time for Visit: 1-3 hours

Travel  tips

Menyuan is located in a high altitude area, even in the summer, the temperature is low, please pay attention to keep warm.