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Haidong Autumn Culture and Heritage Guide: Holiday Programs Across Six Districts

A practical look at Haidong's autumn and National Day cultural tourism programs across互助, 民和, 循化, 化隆, 平安 and 乐都, for foreign founders planning site visits and local market research in Qinghai.

Haidong's Autumn Season: What the Official Notice Says

The Haidong municipal government website published a notice describing autumn and National Day holiday cultural tourism activities across the city. For foreign founders evaluating Qinghai as a location for a company, branch or local partnership, the notice is useful as a factual calendar of where public events, heritage sites and scenic routes are active during the holiday period. It is not a business incentive document, and it contains no investment terms.

The source describes the second day of the Mid-Autumn holiday, 26 September, at the Shierpan viewing platform on Zanian Road in Huzhu Tu Autonomous County. Private cars stopped along the road and visitors took photographs. A visitor from Gansu, Jin Shilin, was quoted saying he had seen video of Huzhu's autumn scenery and brought his family early that morning; he described the road as living up to its reputation, with scenery at every turn.

Huzhu County: Plateau Colored Forest Route

According to the notice, Huzhu County was included this year in a national autumn-viewing guide released by the China Meteorological Administration, listed for its "plateau colored forest." Zanian Road is described as Qinghai's most beautiful self-drive route. The meteorological department described autumn hillsides interwoven in gold, crimson and dark green, with quiet, warm Tu villages and farmland. The notice states that self-driving vehicles along the route have increased and that viewing platforms and pull-off areas have become photo stops.

During the two holidays, the Huzhu Tu Homeland Scenic Area is described as at peak autumn color. At Mid-Autumn, visitors can watch Anzhao dance and Hua'er singing and experience Tu reunion customs; during National Day, intangible cultural heritage performances and folk experiences are scheduled, including hands-on Tu embroidery and local food. Zhuozhatan Original Ecology Scenic Area is described as having gradually richer forest color and fresh air, suited to family walks on farmland boardwalks. Beilongshan, Zhuozhatan and Youzuiwan ecological and cultural scenic areas are linked into a touring route.

• 25–27 September: "Mid-Autumn in Tu Villages" themed event, main venue at Youzuiwan Ecological and Cultural Scenic Area, sub-venue at Nadun Manor.
• 1–3 October: fine arts performance program at Huzhu Grand Theater.
• 4 October: autumn electronic music festival at Tuyuhun Square.
• 18 October: Huzhu "Tianyoude" Cup Nine-Nine Colorful Fun Run, starting and finishing at the Tianyoude old distillery in Weiyuan Town.

Minhe County: Yellow River Culture and Prehistoric Sites

Minhe Hui and Tu Autonomous County is described as featuring Yellow River culture and prehistoric civilization. At Lajia National Archaeological Site Park, visitors enter exhibition halls to learn about ancient settlement life and Qijia culture. Yuwang Gorge Scenic Area is described with surging clear Yellow River water and autumn-yellow hillsides. Qili Flower Sea Scenic Area has autumn chrysanthemums in bloom, with wooden boardwalks through the flower fields.

The notice lists a dense Minhe program:

• 29 September: 2026 Haidong National Day Yellow River-Huangshui chorus at Taohuayuan Market Street.
• 1–4 October: Northwest five-province youth Sanda and combat league and championship belt contest at Taohuayuan Market Street.
• 1–5 October: flying aoyu fish performances, three sessions daily.
• 1–6 October: 2026 national BSK and Northwest Wild Basketball Alliance tournament in Zhongchuan Township.
• 1–7 October: "Chrysanthemum Charm" chrysanthemum exhibition at Qili Flower Sea Scenic Area.
• Daily: special arts performances and red film screenings at the Taohuayuan Market Street stage.
• 4–7 October: Haidong "one county, one brand" event and the third Qinghai Plateau Wushu Routine Elite Competition at Minhe County Gymnasium.

Xunhua County: Yellow River Ecology and Salar Culture

Xunhua Salar Autonomous County is presented around Yellow River ecology and Salar culture. Mengda Tianchi Scenic Area is described with multicolored forests around clear lake water reflecting mountains and sky. The Salar Homeland Folk Culture Park has quiet old lanes where visitors can watch Salar folk performances, try traditional handicrafts and taste Salar food. Camel Spring Scenic Area in Jiezi Town is described as the Salar birthplace and sacred site, built around the spring with camel stone carvings, relief walls and a Quran collection hall. The Xunhua Salar banquet is described as including covered-bowl tea, pastries and hand-grabbed lamb.

The Haidong cultural benefit Mid-Autumn and National Day special performances run from 25 September to 4 October in Xunhua county town, Jiezi Street, Qingshuiwan and Mengda Tianchi.

Hualong County: Mountain Landscapes and Geological Culture

Hualong Hui Autonomous County is described as attracting visitors with mountain autumn scenery and geological culture. Gangshan Ecological Tourism Scenic Area has continuous mountains and surging forest, suited to climbing and moon viewing. Ahetan Geological Culture Village displays geological formations, with science points and eco-trails for study tours and leisure. Xiaqiong Temple is surrounded by mountains, with ancient buildings, autumn red leaves against red walls, morning bells and murals.

Ping'an District: Folk Culture and Urban Leisure

Ping'an District highlights Yellow River-Huangshui folk customs and urban leisure. Ping'an Station Yellow River-Huangshui Folk Culture Experience Site gathers intangible heritage, local food and folk markets; at Mid-Autumn the lights are bright, and during National Day there are folk parades, heritage craft sessions and performances. Yizhou Wetland Park has reeds, clear water and a lakeside boardwalk; Xiaqun Forest Park is described as a natural forest oxygen bar with layered autumn color.

• 1–7 October: "Praise the New Era" arts performance at Ping'an Station, Yizhou Park and Central Square.
• 18 September–7 October: "Family and Country Celebration" arts performance at Xin'an Road Selenium Street.
• 25 September–7 October: other arts performances at Ping'an Station scenic area.

Ledu District: Ancient Architecture, Museums and Wetlands

Ledu District focuses on ancient buildings, museums and wetland landscapes. Qutan Temple's Ming dynasty architecture is described as imposing, with cloister murals still clear after centuries and red walls and dark tiles against blue sky and white clouds. Liuwan Painted Pottery Museum and Yellow River-Huangshui Culture Museum present regional history and folk objects, suited to holiday study visits. Sanhe Wetland Park has winding waterways, autumn-tinted shoals and vegetation, and resident birds.

Practical Notes for Founders

The notice shows how Haidong links scenery, temples, sites and folk customs into holiday visitor experiences. Mid-Autumn saw visitors at scenic spots taking photographs; with National Day approaching, arts shows, sports events, heritage markets and ecological park activities are scheduled. For foreign founders, the calendar is a reminder that public holidays affect staffing, logistics and site access; plan meetings and government visits around these dates. The notice does not address company registration, visas, tax or licensing.

This summary is based on information published by the relevant Chinese government website and is general information, not legal or tax advice.