Xining
Xining Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | April, 2026
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Things to do in Xining
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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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Xining dishes and foodie spots.
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Qinghai Lake Heima River
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Popular Types of Attractions in Xining
Historical attractions | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Deserts | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Outdoor activities | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts
Popular Attractions in Xining
Nanshuoshanlvyou Sceneic Area | Xining Gorge | Luqingshuishang Park | Nanchan (Southern Zen) Temple | Plateau Pearl Sightseeing Tower | Colored Drawing Exhibition Hall | Small Amusement Park of Yellow River Road | Zhanlin Mosque | Hutai Mosque | Xingzhi Park | Xiadu Street Mosque | Qinghaidikuang Exhibition hall | Haitangyuan | Qinghai Tibetan Culture Center | Former Residence of Liao Maiting | Maosheng Temple | Xi'ning Children Park | Abbot Room | Zanpu Linka | Shanshan Clubhouse | Xijiao Amusement Park | Fachuang Temple | Tibetan Medicine Specimen Exhibition Hall | Nan Mountain Ski Field | Palace of the Heavenly Lady Xuannu | Jingyunqing Sceneic Area | Jiujian Hall
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Popular Restaurants in Xining
Ma Zhong Shi Fu (Mo Jia Jie) | 西宁博丽雅布酒店·餐厅 | BAOHULU | Yiranxuan Qinghai Special Food | QingZhen De Xiao Kang Rou | DE LU | 陆记源·青海土火锅(饮马街店) | Shalihai Catering Food City | Café Realm | Quan Er Tou ZaSui (ChengDong) | Ma Yong Hua Dong Xiang Finger Food Gourmet | 清真·雅居炕羊排 | Four Seasons Chamber | ma er sha | 马一刀烤肉美食城 | Qingya Loumian Pian Kangyangpai | 伊帆食府地方特色美食 | Yajunyanggaorou (haihu) | 西宁伊尔顿国际饭店·中餐厅 | 清真尕穆萨美食城总店 | EAT FOOD | 祁记手工面片坊(力盟店) | BNP | Qinghaimingchigazhangwa Barbecue (haihuzongdian) | 清真·西湖银峰中餐厅(西宁店) | QING SHAN NIANG PI | 妥穆洒东乡手抓美食 | Yue Bin Lou | QING HAI TU HUO GUO GUO JI CUN DIAN | Halal·Dong La black charcoal Roast Lamb Leg (Shitong·guoji branch)
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