PLACE GUIDE

Kunlun Sacred Spring 昆仑圣泉

Kunlun Shengquan

Kunlun Sacred Spring, also known as Nachitai Spring, is a roadside water feature on the Qinghai–Tibet corridor southwest of Golmud.

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About Kunlun Sacred Spring

Water emerges within an enclosed spring setting against the dry mountain landscape. Local traditions give it a sacred association, but claims that the water prevents disease should not be treated as visitor advice. It works as a short stop on an already planned Kunlun road journey.

What to look for

  • The spring contrasts with the surrounding dry mountain terrain.
  • The enclosed springhead makes the emerging water visible.
  • Nachitai’s roadside location links it with the Kunlun travel corridor.

Location & getting there

Getting to Kunlun Sacred Spring

Use Kunlun Sacred Spring at Nachitai on the Qinghai–Tibet road, approximately 94 kilometres southwest of Golmud according to the city guide. Arrange the stop with your road transport and use the designated pull-in rather than stopping on the carriageway.

General visit reminders

Treat the spring as a landscape and cultural stop. Do not assume untreated spring water is suitable to drink, and keep the journey within the current permitted road route.

Combine your visit

Choose from these complementary stops when planning your visit.

  1. Designated roadside stop纳赤台指定停车处

    Leave the main road safely.

  2. Springhead昆仑圣泉泉眼

    Observe the water from the visitor area.

  3. Return to the planned corridor返回既定公路行程

    Continue only along the route agreed with your driver.

Treat the spring as a landscape and cultural stop. Do not assume untreated spring water is suitable to drink, and keep the journey within the current permitted road route.

Mountains & forests · 山岳/森林 →

Find Kunlun Sacred Spring

昆仑圣泉 · 海西州

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Sources & visit information

The sources below support the place-specific description and arrival information. Suggested combinations are editorial planning ideas; confirm current opening, entry arrangements and transport services for your date.