The monastery in Xining is swarming with worshipping monks, amongst beautiful temples, full of colour and life! The surrounding town is quiet and peaceful, and the entry into the monastery is quick and easy. You can spend hours wondering around this beautiful site, it really feels like you're in another country. I would always highly recommend visiting this amazing place, to see a direct contrast between Chinese ans Tibetan inspired architecture. Arrive early to ensure a quiet experience. You can see the gold guilded temple, colourful flags, amongst countless statues of religious figures. It really is a remarkable place. #culturalattractions

I really enjoyed staying for a couple of nights in this city. Highlights were the Wanda Plaza nightlife, Nanguan Mosque and the beef noodles! #summervacation

We found this coffee shop 5 minutes walk from the Mojia street. The coffee is excellent and the owner is awesome! #summervacation

MUST VISIT FOR TIBETAN HANDICRAFTS Amdo Cafe Address -  Lenghu Rd 2, Chengxi Qu Jiesen Huayuan South Gate, Xining 810000 China Highlights -  Great selection of Tibetan bags, jewelry, blankets, household products, clothes, decorations and 100% pure Yak Milk Soap. This shop additionally sells breakfast and dinner items= delicious! Rating -  10/10 The family that was working really tried hard to answer any questions I had about their moto, the process on how the crafts are created and how does the local Tibetan community benefit. Your money goes directly to indigenous weavers and farmers. It is used to develop local libraries, pay for their children’s school, and promote their culture in a way that offers stable income. #givethanks#unforgettableexperiences#café#tripfoodie

When in Xining, don’t forget to wander the streets to admire the wide variety of ingredients, spices and snacks! From freshly baked bread, biscuits and cakes to meat and sacks of different spices, all of your senses will be in for a right treat!⠀ ⠀ We spent about an hour just walking up and down each side of the streets in downtown Xining and came across a wonderful array of local food, and wanted to try absolutely everything that came into sight. Have you tried any of the items featured here?⠀ ⠀ 📍Xining, Qinghai Province, China #leaveyourmark

Welcome to Qinghai, China’s fourth largest province and home to towering mountains, stunning waterscapes and a variety of folk cultures.⠀ ⠀ We started our adventure in Xining (西宁), the capital city of the province on the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau - and a city that played a key role in trade and cultural exchange after opening the Silk Road. And one of the most famous historical places to visit near Xining is Ta’er Monastery (otherwise known as Kumbum Monastery).⠀ ⠀ With 400 years of history, this monastery is a religious activity center that still houses practising monks within the complex that comprises of Buddhist halls, large courtyards, multiple stupas and more. ⠀ ⠀ 📍Kumbum Monastery, near Xining, Qinghai Province, China #leaveyourmark

If you only have three days to spare, make every hour count in Xining, Qinghai Province. ⠀ We started our adventure in Xining (西宁), the capital city of the province on the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau - and a city that played a key role in trade and cultural exchange after opening the Silk Road. And one of the most famous historical places to visit near Xining is Ta’er Monastery (otherwise known as Kumbum Monastery).⠀ ⠀ With 400 years of history, this monastery is a religious activity center that still houses practising monks within the complex that comprises of Buddhist halls, large courtyards, multiple stupas and more. ⠀ It’s not just a Buddhist monastery. It’s a key cultural relic; a place of astounding architecture, vivid colours, mesmerising culture and beautiful craftsmanship / artwork - including delicate sculptures of Buddha, animals and flowers made of yak butter (which need to be crafted by hand in sub-zero temperatures...)! When you start to get peckish, grab a flaky bing filled with minced beef, leek, onion and cabbage. Could not get enough of the crispy, crunchy texture of the outer pastry and the moreish flavour of the filling.⠀ ⠀ 📍Xinqian Yeshi (Food Court) 新千夜市, Xining, Qinghai Province, China. While here you can pick up a variety of dishes native to the province, as well as a couple of other speciality dishes inspired by neighbouring regions! ⠀ 📍Kumbum Monastery, near Xining, Qinghai Province, China #urbanexplorer#qingmingtravel

A perfect time to visit the Tibetan temple in Xinin; it was very quiet today so we could enjoy the incredible artwork, Buddhist artefacts, statues and architecture in relative peace. Wrap up warm though, as they say in England, it's a bit nippy!

西宁 Xining is a capital of the Qinghai, most exotic Chinese province. This is the big pot where different cultures and religions are melt and mixed. Just let's take a look, there are living 汉 Han (biggest Chinese ethnic group), 回族 Hui Zu(muslin), 新疆人 Xinjiang people (also muslin), 藏族 or Tibetans, even Mongolians. The city counts several muslin quarters, the biggest one is being proud of its gem, the Big Mosque. This is the biggest mosque in China looking beautiful, especially, at the night. #tripaway#triplocal