Xining
Xining Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Xining? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Xining, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Xining Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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After visiting Qinghai 5 times, I still recommend this northwest loop
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Northwest hidden gem, Kanbula is Qinghai’s best-kept secret
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Step into Qilian～
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Life advice: Be sure to bring your kids to Qinghai Lake to escape the summer heat
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A must-visit on the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop: pilgrimage to the Tibetan Buddhist Ta'er Monastery｜Xining travel guide
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Already missing the off-season northwest, 7-day highlights tour
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8.1 Qinghai reality, cried from bringing the wrong clothes
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Explore the Golden Autumn of Northwest China in 9 Days
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Best of Xining
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Xinglongshan Ski Field
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Long Mountain International Ski Field
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Songmingyan International Ski Resort
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Popular Types of Attractions in Xining
Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Deserts | Historical attractions | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Outdoor activities | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Exhibitions
Popular Attractions in Xining
Nanshuoshanlvyou Sceneic Area | Dajinwa Temple | Luqingshuishang Park | Plateau Pearl Sightseeing Tower | Shenna Ruins | Ancient Literature Exhibition Hall | Dafo Temple | Xinlu Residence | Fachuang Temple | Hot Water Ditch | Tibetan Medicine Specimen Exhibition Hall | Palace of the Heavenly Lady Xuannu | Kunlun Shengdu Zhamalong Fenghuang Mountain | Haitangyuan | Former Residence of Liao Maiting | Maosheng Temple | Xi'ning Children Park | Zanpu Linka | Qinghai Science and Technology Museum | Guanghui Temple | Cultural Park (Southwest Gate) | Zhanlin Mosque | Hutai Mosque | Xiguan Mosque | Qinghaidikuang Exhibition hall | Haihu Wetland Park
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Popular Restaurants in Xining
Ma Zhong Shi Fu (Mo Jia Jie) | BAOHULU | DE LU | Shalihai Catering Food City | 夏都地标马一刀烤肉美食城(山宗水源店) | Café Realm | The BaiTuo SALAR Restaurant | Quan Er Tou ZaSui (ChengDong) | Four Seasons Chamber | Qingya Loumian Pian Kangyangpai | 查拉·牦牛酸奶·咖啡店 | ma er sha | Quan Er Tou Za Sui Xia Du Fu Di Br. | Halal·Dong La black charcoal Roast Lamb Leg (Shitong·guoji branch) | 青海蓝海御华大饭店钟鼎楼 | 生莲酿皮(海湖新区店) | 妥穆洒东乡手抓美食 | BNP | Qinghaimingchigazhangwa Barbecue (haihuzongdian) | Ziqizhutipinzhi Hot Pot | 西宁伊尔顿国际饭店·中餐厅 | Yue Bin Lou | QING HAI TU HUO GUO GUO JI CUN DIAN | Yajunyanggaorou (haihu) | 宁茶·西宁特色奶茶(北家姓总店) | QingZhen Yi Xin Mutton ShouZhua Guan (HuaYuan North Street) | 天全唐王米粉(海湖店) | 马相卿特色烤肉面食馆(虎台店) | Guchengmuqiao Beef Noodles | LANTINGANBO
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Popular Trip Moments
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More Things To Do in Xining
Xining Qinghai Lake + Chaka Salt Lake + Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains) Day Tour - Explore Three Sacred Landscapes in One Day | Xining Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains) Chinese Group Day Tour (Visit the Mirror of the Sky) | Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off service | Small group tour of 10 people + Qinghai Chaka Salt Lake day trip | Multilingual options available | Qinghai 1-day tour Kumbum Monastery + Tibetan Culture Museum + admire the 618 m Tibetan culture thangka | Qinghai Lake & Golden Silver Grassland One-Day Tour | Optional Stop at Chaka Salt Lake | Private VIP Car or Shared Group Tours Available | One-Day Private Tour to Chaka Salt Lake (Departing from Xining) | Xining Kumbum Monastery + Qinghai Lake + Golden Silver Prairie day tour (Sacred lake and ancient monastery, gold and silver in harmony) | Depart from Xining: Laji Mountain, Qinghai Lake & Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains) Day Tour with Private Car & Tickets Included | Depart from Xining: Kumbum Monastery Half-Day Tour with Private Car Service & Tickets Included | China XNN Xining Caojiapu Airport VIP lounge | Lounge | VIP | Domestic departures/waiting lounge | 1-day private tour of Qinghai lake (departing from Xining) | China XNN Xining Caojiapu Airport VIP lounge | Lounge | VIP | Domestic departures/waiting lounge | Door-to-door pickup|1-day tour to Kanbula geological forest park, Zongkha holy lake and glass viewing bridge | Xining Ganshika Snow Mountain + Lianxin Lake + Colorful Ice Falls Day Tour: Private Car Service with Tickets Included | Qinghai, China | VIP lounge at Xining Caojiapu International Airport | Qinghai customize - business travel - car and guide service: Lamo Zhihe Temple + Kumbum Monastery + Qinghai Lake | Lanzhou Day Tour: Kumbum Monastery - Qinghai Lake | Bilingual Guide | Adjustable Private Charter Itinerary | Xining Travel Photography[Wedding photo micro-movie aerial photography/wedding follow-up photography/makeup and clothing/charter tour guide customization] | Xining premium family-friendly private charter 1-day tour: Qinghai lake Erlangjian scenic area ~ Wenjia ranch experience | Huangyuan trip moments[Photo shooting services including photos, short videos, promotional videos, graduation photos, family-friendly portraits, wedding photos with all raw images provided] | English guided tour service in Xining | Xining Tibetan culture, wildlife and food tour | Xining Laji Mountain + Kumbum Monastery + Zongkala Tse Half-Day Tour - Visit Three Iconic Landmarks in Half a Day | [Depart from Xining] Qinghai Lake & Chaka Salt Lake & Riyue Mountain Private Day Tour | Xining Kumbum Monastery Half-Day Tour: Private Car Transfer [Flexible Departure!] | Depart from Xining: Qinghai Lake Day Tour with Private Car & Tickets Included [Flexible Departure Time!] | Xining premium 1-day tour: Qinghai lake Erlangjian scenic area ~ Chaka salt lake | Private charter no rideshare | Xining Qinghai-Tibet plateau wildlife park - Puning pearl line | Qinghai: Online translation | Business translation | English/Russian/other languages | Inquiries welcome | [Depart From Xining] Qinghai Lake One-Day Tour: Private Car Transfer