Wuhai One-Day Tour: The Best Itinerary

As an internet-famous city, Wuhai is hyped as niche yet fun. If you have one day here, avoid these pitfalls:
❌【Gande'er Scenic Area】Unless you're a devoted fan, skip it. Overpriced tickets just for a cable car ride to see the view. Better admire it from afar and save ¥100+. Visit in the afternoon if you must (better lighting).
❌【Wuhai Museum】Includes both Wuhai Museum and China Contemporary Calligraphy Art Museum. More about flashy exteriors than substance—pure vanity projects.

🌟How to spend your day right?
Laseng Temple + Desert Highway = Perfect combo
✅【Laseng Temple】Dubbed "Wuhai's Potala Palace" (a stretch), but photogenic. Still under development—check the guide below for details.
✅【Desert Highway】Multiple ways to explore, but best to challenge yourself with a free hike. Only then can you truly experience the thrill of stumbling upon an oasis. Ignore locals charging ¥100 for "entry"—read our guide below to enter for free.

🚉Transport Tips:
Buses cost ¥2 but run infrequently. Shared e-bikes are handy alternatives.

🏨Stay Smart:
Book near Wuhai East Station for convenience. Avoid Wuhai West—it's far from attractions in an industrial zone.

Post by BLAKE HAWKINS | Jul 18, 2025