Xining
Xining Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | April, 2026
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Where to stay
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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 | Exhibitions | Concerts
Popular Attractions in Xining
Beiguan Mosque | Xiaojinwa Temple | Xining Botanical Garden | Xining Wildlife Park | Qianziyuan Agricultural Science and Technology Expo Park | Pomegranate Park | Xining Nanshan Park | The Relic of Hutai | Ta'ergou Mosque | Dongke Temple | Yunjiakou Mosque | Yaozigou Kangle Villa Ski Field | Dingzilu Mosque | Mojia Street | Nanchuandonglu Mosque | Niangniang Mountain | Huangshui River | Chinese Wolfberry Healthcare Garden | Shenbian Tower | Earthen Building | Xining People's Park | Gangchazhuang Village | Baban Lianhua Fei Wuzhi Wenhua Yichan Chuancheng Tiyan Center | Shulinxiang Mosque | Qinghai Art Museum | Shangbinhelu Mosque | Pedestrian Street Cultural Tourist Area, Landmark Business Street
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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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