Top 20 Best Things to Do in Xining
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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Xining

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  • Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museumtop_1
    4.8/5
    󰺂8.3
    Xining.Biological Park Area8.4 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Tibetan music shows daily until 8/15
    󰋄Open year-round, closed 3 days
    󱨠Saved by 226 users󱨠7236 positive reviews
  • Kumbum Monasterytop_2
    4.6/5
    󰺂8.3
    5.64
    Xining23.7 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoKumbum Monastery is poetic in winter | Nov 2025-Jan 2026
    Highlights:
    󱓊Unique hilltop temple complex
    󱓊Butter sculptures & Thangka masterpieces
    󱨠Saved by 251 users󱨠9315 positive reviews
  • Qinghai Laketop_3
    4.5/5
    󰺂7.9
    5.64
    Gonghe>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 50 - Cool Water Escapes
    Highlights:
    󱓊Clockwise lake tour & Tibetan culture
    Boat ride & scenic views
    󱨠Saved by 190 users󱨠3573 positive reviews
  • Xining Wildlife Park
    4
    4.6/5
    󰺂7.8
    28.19
    Xining4.3 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoEscaped Snow Leopard "Naonao" Becomes a Top Star in Xining
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    󰋄Simulated alpine rocks for snow leopards
    󱓊Wildlife viewing & educational experience
    󱨠2297 positive reviews
  • Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains)
    5
    4.4/5
    󰺂7.8
    4.23
    Huangyuan64.2 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Diverse landscapes & fluttering prayer flags
    Yak rides & highland photography
    󱨠Saved by 137 users󱨠814 positive reviews
  • Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Nature Museum
    6
    4.2/5
    󰺂6.3
    7.61
    Xining.Biological Park Area8.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Xining
    Highlights:
    󰋄Hands-on exhibits & interactive zone
    󰀆High-tech & plateau ecosystem restoration
    󱨠340 positive reviews
  • Plateau Pearl Sightseeing Tower
    7
    4.5/5
    󰺂6.0
    4.09
    Xining2.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Xining
    Highlights:
    󱓊188-foot tower: Xining's iconic landmark
    󱓊188m tower overlooks Xining
    󱨠189 positive reviews
  • Qinghai Province Museum
    8
    4.4/5
    󰺂6.0
    Xining.Commercial Lane2.5 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄360° view of Qinghai's nature & history
    󰀆360° panoramic view of Xining
    󱨠158 positive reviews
  • Dongguan Mosque
    9
    4.4/5
    󰺂5.7
    Xining.Huangguang/Dongguan Grand Mosque1.7 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Watch rituals & learn religion
    󱓊Temple illuminated by magical green lights
    󱨠Saved by 130 users󱨠175 positive reviews
  • Danggar Ancient Town
    10
    4.3/5
    󰺂5.6
    Huangyuan46 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Night Attractions in Xining
    󱨠31% positive reviews

What Best Things to Do are there in Xining?
These are all Best Things to Do in Xining:Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum, Kumbum Monastery, Qinghai Lake, Xining Wildlife Park, Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains)
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Xining?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Xining include:Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum:4.8, Kumbum Monastery:4.6, Qinghai Lake:4.5, Xining Wildlife Park:4.6, Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains):4.4
At what locations in Xining can Best Things to Do in Xining be found?
The Best Things to Do in Xining are mainly located in:Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum:Xining, Kumbum Monastery:Xining, Qinghai Lake:Gonghe, Xining Wildlife Park:Xining, Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains):Huangyuan
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