Xining
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Xining Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Xining, Qinghai: A city with no extreme heat, no humidity, and no traffic congestion—a highland wellness destination perfect for a summer getaway
IinaKokko
How to explore Xining, Qinghai? Keep this guide handy
ERNEST SANTIAGO
A Relaxed, Off-Peak Trip to the Mirror-Like Salt Rails of Chaka Salt Lake
Ethan~Cooper29
Ta'er Monastery | The start of the Qinghai-Gansu loop: in the world, at peace
ASPEN SHARP
Xining Ta'er Monastery | In the farthest place, I am most devout. The flight from Xining back to Beijing is only two hours, but the moment I landed, I felt inexplicably disoriented—how could I suddenly feel so...
Owen Radcliffe
I highly recommend this Northwest autumn foliage route for "reverse travel" during the National Day holiday.
Harper Ward~94
Take the kids to Qinghai Lake: 1 family, 1 RV, 360° lake tour, packing the plateau and Tibetan culture into 6 days
Worldly Cravings
1.5h from Xining | Qinghai's colorful Danxia is incredible! Red mountains + turquoise river are stunning
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Top 10 4-Star Select Hotels in Xining
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Xinglongshan Ski Field
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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 | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Exhibitions | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Water sports
Popular Attractions in Xining
Beiguan Mosque | Nanchuandonglu Mosque | Niangniang Mountain | Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Wildlife Park | Jingxifeng Wetland Ecology Park | Baiyu Alley Mosque | Xining Painting Academy | Shenbian Tower | Xining People's Park | Zhazangsi | Dongke Temple | Xining Summer Resort Bohui Hot Spring Water Ventures | Shangbinhelu Mosque | Xining Limeng Pedestrian Street - Cultural Tourism Area | China Gongnong Hongjun West Road Jun Memorial Hall | Mojia Street | Xining Botanical Garden | Sanjiao Garden | Huangshui River | Huangyuan Gorge | Chinese Wolfberry Healthcare Garden | Bodhi Tower | The Relic of Hutai | Baban Lianhua Fei Wuzhi Wenhua Yichan Chuancheng Tiyan Center | Kumbum Monastery | Yaozigou Kangle Villa Ski Field | Dingzilu Mosque | Yunguchuan Shuiku Sceneic Area
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Popular Restaurants in Xining
Ma Zhong Shi Fu (Mo Jia Jie) | DE LU | BAOHULU | 夏都地标马一刀烤肉美食城(山宗水源店) | Shalihai Catering Food City | 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) | 清真德顺祥铜锅涮羊肉(新华联店) | 马相卿特色烤肉面食馆(虎台店) | Guchengmuqiao Beef Noodles
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Popular Trip Moments
Uncrowded and beautiful spots, tested by lazy travelers for an affordable, stress-free autumn trip | Save this ultimate 8-day guide to Lanzhou and beyond | Stay at a hostel by the Yellow River in Hainan Prefecture; the clear waters and Danxia landforms of Longyang Gorge are incredibly photogenic. | Returned from Qinghai after fearing a rip-off, my perspective on spending has been shattered | I've already returned from Qilian County in Qinghai. I recommend going in September or October because it's absolutely stunning! | Ta'er Monastery, Qinghai | A stunning glimpse of Tibetan faith | September–October budget travel list: places so stress-free you'll regret not going sooner | Visiting Xining and beyond for the Mid-Autumn Festival is amazing—it's full of healing, off-the-beaten-path experiences. | A 3-day family getaway where the pace is so slow you won't want to leave | 7-Day Mid-Autumn Festival Trip to Xining and Beyond | Comprehensive Guide with Tips to Avoid Pitfalls | National Day 7-Day Qinghai-Gansu RV Itinerary | A Trip Where You Open the Door to the Desert | Planning a holiday trip to Haibei and beyond? Just copy this itinerary | The Great Northwest of My Dreams | 🚆🏔️ China’s Most Beautiful Train Routes | More than just summer, Chaka Salt Lake's winter minimalism is even more photogenic. | 8 "reverse travel" destinations: I really didn't expect them to be this uncrowded and affordable | After 60, you realize: walking less isn't laziness, it's saving energy. | 8 off-the-beaten-path spots for the Mid-Autumn Festival, personally tested for fewer crowds and better value | As an important category of traditional Chinese painting, Thangka has continuously absorbed and learned from the painting techniques of other ethnic groups throughout its more than a thousand years of inheritance and development, forming its own unique style. | 6-day foolproof guide to Haibei and beyond—save this now | Xining, Qinghai: A city with no extreme heat, no humidity, and no traffic congestion—a highland wellness destination perfect for a summer getaway | Mid-Autumn niche cities, few crowds and ridiculously cheap | 8 off-the-beaten-path destinations with fewer crowds and stunning scenery—who knew autumn could be this fun? | Reverse travel during the National Day holiday – this was truly unexpected; eight places were not crowded and even had some people. | A short getaway to Xining and beyond is truly delightful | Kanbula, Qinghai | World Geopark, a secret realm of Danxia landforms and turquoise waters | Save this 6-day worry-free travel guide for Haibei and beyond—no backtracking required | Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop Upgraded: 9-Day Itinerary Including Ejina Populus Forest | Budget travel to 8 less crowded and beautiful destinations starting from 200 | Don't stress about your wardrobe for Xining. You really don't need to pack these.
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) | Qinghai Lake Chartered tour (Departing from Xining) | 1-day tour to Chaka salt lake with private charter (departing from Xining) | Xining Kumbum Monastery + Qinghai Lake + Laji Mountain one-day tour (White clouds, blue lake and golden roof gaze at each other from afar) | Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off service | Qinghai Lake + Chaka Salt Lake + Riyue Mountain day tour | Private group tour / Bookable for 1 person | 8-hour Custom Trip in Xining City (Private Tour) | Xining Laji Mountain + Kumbum Monastery + Zongkala Tse Half-Day Tour - Visit Three Iconic Landmarks in Half a Day | Xining round-trip Qinghai Lake private small group 1-day tour | Plateau blue gem · Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains) · lakeside light travel | 1-day private tour of Qinghai lake (departing from Xining) | Xining Laji Mountain & Kumbum Monastery & Zongka Laze Private Half-Day Tour | Xining Travel Photography[Wedding photo micro-movie aerial photography/wedding follow-up photography/makeup and clothing/charter tour guide customization] | Datong travel photo shoot[Photographer for Laoye Mountain, Niangniang Mountain, and Yaozi Gully - Offering Shooting, Following Shots, Aerial Photography, and Multilingual Translation Services] | Trip Moments in Xining[One-on-One Following Shots, Street Photography, Aerial Photography, Candid Shots, Wedding Photography/Multilingual Translator Photographer/Photography & Videography] | Lanzhou Day Tour: Kumbum Monastery - Qinghai Lake | Bilingual Guide | Adjustable Private Charter Itinerary | Xining: 1-day tour of the Yellow River and Kanbula Park | Xining Laji Mountain and Zongka Laze Half-Day Tour: Private Car [Flexible Departure!] | Xining Tibetan culture, wildlife and food tour | [Qinghai-Gansu loop shared private charter transfer | Premium shared private charter] Shared private chartered tour from Qinghai-Gansu to Heidushan, Chaka Salt Lake, Dunhuang and Zhangye. Available for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Customizable itinerary | [Seasonal exclusive · Snow mountain flower sea] Xining round-trip Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Field + Gangshika snow peak 1-day tour | Xining Laji Mountain & Kumbum Monastery & Zongkharaze Half-Day Tour: Private Car Service | Depart from Xining: Laji Mountain & Zongkharaze Private Half-Day Tour (Private Car & Tickets Included) | Depart from Xining: Laji Mountain, Qinghai Lake & Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains) Day Tour with Private Car & Tickets Included | Tibetan culture science popularization + danxia taoist temple--[Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum - Earthen Building] | Xining Kumbum Monastery Half-Day Tour: Private Car Transfer [Flexible Departure!] | Xining: 1-day tour to Ashigong colorful peaks and the Yellow River | English guided tour service in Xining | Huangyuan trip moments[Photo shooting services including photos, short videos, promotional videos, graduation photos, family-friendly portraits, wedding photos with all raw images provided] | 1-day private tour of Tibetan culture exploration in Tongren, Qinghai (departing from Xining) | Xining premium family-friendly private charter 1-day tour: Qinghai lake Erlangjian scenic area ~ Wenjia ranch experience