Xining
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This National Day "reverse travel" route to Ejina Banner + the desert is legendary for its stunning scenery and lack of crowds
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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
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A Relaxed, Off-Peak Trip to the Mirror-Like Salt Rails of Chaka Salt Lake
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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...
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I highly recommend this Northwest autumn foliage route for "reverse travel" during the National Day holiday.
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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
Christian Gan'en Church | Jingxifeng Wetland Ecology Park | Dream of Paradise | Wenfeng Tower | Xining People's Park | Zhongzhuang Mosque | Danggar Ancient Town | Qinghai Plateau | Datongqingfeng Ecology Tourism Resort | Yunjiakou Mosque | Kunlun Jade Culture Museum | Daheigou Forest Park | Bridge Mosque | Qumiao Garden | Baoku Gorge Scenic Resort | Tulou Temple | Yuxiu Garden | Yixinyuan Mosque | Shulinxiang Mosque | Wenfeng Monument | Member Collection Exhibition Hall of Qinghai Painted-Pottery Culture Society | Anjia Mosque | Shangbinhelu Mosque | Angli Mosque
Popular Ranked Lists
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Popular Restaurants in Xining
Ma Zhong Shi Fu (Mo Jia Jie) | DE LU | 夏都地标马一刀烤肉美食城(山宗水源店) | BAOHULU | Quan Er Tou ZaSui (ChengDong) | Shalihai Catering Food City | Four Seasons Chamber | Qingya Loumian Pian Kangyangpai | Café Realm | The BaiTuo SALAR Restaurant | 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) | Yue Bin Lou | 青海蓝海御华大饭店钟鼎楼 | QING HAI TU HUO GUO GUO JI CUN DIAN | 生莲酿皮(海湖新区店) | 妥穆洒东乡手抓美食 | Yajunyanggaorou (haihu) | BNP | Qinghaimingchigazhangwa Barbecue (haihuzongdian) | Ziqizhutipinzhi Hot Pot | 西宁伊尔顿国际饭店·中餐厅 | Guchengmuqiao Beef Noodles | 宁茶·西宁特色奶茶(北家姓总店) | LANTINGANBO | 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)
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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 | [Depart from Xining] Qinghai Lake & Chaka Salt Lake & Riyue Mountain Private Day Tour | Qinghai: Online translation | Business translation | English/Russian/other languages | Inquiries welcome | Xining premium family-friendly private charter 1-day tour: Qinghai lake Erlangjian scenic area ~ Wenjia ranch experience | Xining Laji Mountain, Qinghai Lake, Riyue Mountains Day Tour: Private Transfer Service | Tibetan culture science popularization + danxia taoist temple--[Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum - Earthen Building] | Xining Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains) + Qinghai Lake + Chaka Salt Lake 1-day tour with English private charter + includes admission ticket | [Seasonal exclusive · Snow mountain flower sea] Xining round-trip Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Field + Gangshika snow peak 1-day tour | Silk road dream luxury tourist train to Mogao caves, Crescent moon spring, Xining, Dunhuang and Xinjiang | Xining to Chaka · Qinghai Lake salt lake private 1-day tour | Qinghai Lake · Xiangpi Mountain · Sky mirror | 1-day private tour of Tibetan culture exploration in Tongren, Qinghai (departing from Xining) | Xining: 1-day tour to Ashigong colorful peaks and the Yellow River | Xining Kumbum Monastery Half-Day Tour: Private Car Transfer [Flexible Departure!] | Xining premium 1-day tour: Qinghai lake Erlangjian scenic area ~ Chaka salt lake | Private charter no rideshare | Xining Laji Mountain & Kumbum Monastery & Zongkharaze Half-Day Tour: Private Car Service | Xining Qinghai-Tibet plateau wildlife park - Puning pearl line