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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Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum
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4.8/5
󰺂8.3
Xining.Biological Park Area
8.4 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 Monastery
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4.6/5
󰺂8.3
5.64
Xining
23.7 km from downtown
Kumbum 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 Lake
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4.5/5
󰺂7.9
5.64
Gonghe
>100 km from downtown
Featured in 2026 China 50 - Cool Water Escapes
Highlights:
󱓊Clockwise lake tour & Tibetan culture
Boat ride & scenic views
󱨠Saved by 190 users󱨠3573 positive reviews
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Xining Wildlife Park
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4.6/5
󰺂7.8
28.19
Xining
4.3 km from downtown
Escaped Snow Leopard "Naonao" Becomes a Top Star in Xining
Featured in 2026 China 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
Highlights:
󰋄Simulated alpine rocks for snow leopards
󱓊Wildlife viewing & educational experience
󱨠2297 positive reviews
5
Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains)
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4.4/5
󰺂7.8
4.23
Huangyuan
64.2 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊Diverse landscapes & fluttering prayer flags
Yak rides & highland photography
󱨠Saved by 137 users󱨠814 positive reviews
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Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Nature Museum
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4.2/5
󰺂6.3
7.61
Xining.Biological Park Area
8.2 km from downtown
No. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Xining
Highlights:
󰋄Hands-on exhibits & interactive zone
󰀆High-tech & plateau ecosystem restoration
󱨠340 positive reviews
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Plateau Pearl Sightseeing Tower
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4.5/5
󰺂6.0
4.09
Xining
2.6 km from downtown
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Xining
Highlights:
󱓊188-foot tower: Xining's iconic landmark
󱓊188m tower overlooks Xining
󱨠189 positive reviews
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Qinghai Province Museum
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4.4/5
󰺂6.0
Xining.Commercial Lane
2.5 km from downtown
Highlights:
󰋄360° view of Qinghai's nature & history
󰀆360° panoramic view of Xining
󱨠158 positive reviews
9
Dongguan Mosque
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4.4/5
󰺂5.7
Xining.Huangguang/Dongguan Grand Mosque
1.7 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊Watch rituals & learn religion
󱓊Temple illuminated by magical green lights
󱨠Saved by 130 users󱨠175 positive reviews
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Danggar Ancient Town
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4.3/5
󰺂5.6
Huangyuan
46 km from downtown
No. 2 of Night Attractions in Xining
󱨠31% positive reviews