Xining
Xining Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
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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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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 | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Exhibitions
Popular Attractions in Xining
Tiejiazhuang Mosque | Yangjia Leisure Square | Zongjiagou Culture Tourism Sceneic Area | Qinghai Science and Technology Museum | Xigang Park | Yixinyuan Mosque | Danggar Ancient Town | Qinghai Plateau | Datongqingfeng Ecology Tourism Resort | The Great Lama's Residence | Wangzhuang Mosque | Qinghai Library | Qinghai University | Qumiao Garden | Shenna Ruins | Ancient Literature Exhibition Hall | Zhongzhuang Mosque | Macrolink International Tourism Town | Hot Water Ditch | Wenfeng Monument | Hutai Mosque | Qinghai Folk Arts Building | Nan Mountain Ski Field | Anjia Mosque | Bridge Mosque
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Popular Restaurants in Xining
Ma Zhong Shi Fu (Mo Jia Jie) | BAOHULU | DE LU | Shalihai Catering Food City | 夏都地标马一刀烤肉美食城(山宗水源店) | Café Realm | The BaiTuo SALAR Restaurant | Quan Er Tou ZaSui (ChengDong) | Four Seasons Chamber | Qingya Loumian Pian Kangyangpai | 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) | 青海蓝海御华大饭店钟鼎楼 | 生莲酿皮(海湖新区店) | 妥穆洒东乡手抓美食 | BNP | Qinghaimingchigazhangwa Barbecue (haihuzongdian) | Ziqizhutipinzhi Hot Pot | BNP | Qinghaimingchigazhangwa Barbecue (haihuzongdian) | Ziqizhutipinzhi Hot Pot | 西宁伊尔顿国际饭店·中餐厅 | 宁茶·西宁特色奶茶(北家姓总店) | Guchengmuqiao Beef Noodles | LANTINGANBO | QingZhen Yi Xin Mutton ShouZhua Guan (HuaYuan North Street) | 天全唐王米粉(海湖店) | 马相卿特色烤肉面食馆(虎台店)
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Popular Trip Moments
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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) | Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off service | Small group tour of 10 people + Qinghai Chaka Salt Lake day trip | Multilingual options available | Qinghai 1-day tour Kumbum Monastery + Tibetan Culture Museum + admire the 618 m Tibetan culture thangka | Qinghai Lake & Golden Silver Grassland One-Day Tour | Optional Stop at Chaka Salt Lake | Private VIP Car or Shared Group Tours Available | One-Day Private Tour to Chaka Salt Lake (Departing from Xining) | Depart from Xining: Laji Mountain, Qinghai Lake & Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains) Day Tour with Private Car & Tickets Included | Depart from Xining: Kumbum Monastery Half-Day Tour with Private Car Service & Tickets Included | 1-day private tour of Qinghai lake (departing from Xining) | China XNN Xining Caojiapu Airport VIP lounge | Lounge | VIP | Domestic departures/waiting lounge | China XNN Xining Caojiapu Airport VIP lounge | Lounge | VIP | Domestic departures/waiting lounge | Xining Kumbum Monastery + Qinghai Lake + Golden Silver Prairie day tour (Sacred lake and ancient monastery, gold and silver in harmony) | Xining Ganshika Snow Mountain + Lianxin Lake + Colorful Ice Falls Day Tour: Private Car Service with Tickets Included | Door-to-door pickup|1-day tour to Kanbula geological forest park, Zongkha holy lake and glass viewing bridge | Qinghai, China | VIP lounge at Xining Caojiapu International Airport | Xining premium family-friendly private charter 1-day tour: Qinghai lake Erlangjian scenic area ~ Wenjia ranch experience | Qinghai Province - Xining, Chaka, Dachaidan | Chinese/English Guide (For other languages, please contact customer support) | Exhibition Interpretation | Business Inspection Interpretation | Customized Private Charter for Travel | Xining premium 1-day tour: Qinghai lake Erlangjian scenic area ~ Chaka salt lake | Private charter no rideshare | 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] | Tibetan culture science popularization + danxia taoist temple--[Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum - Earthen Building] | Xining Laji Mountain & Kumbum Monastery & Zongka Laze Private Half-Day Tour | Qinghai: Online translation | Business translation | English/Russian/other languages | Inquiries welcome | Huangyuan trip moments[Photo shooting services including photos, short videos, promotional videos, graduation photos, family-friendly portraits, wedding photos with all raw images provided] | Xining Kumbum Monastery Half-Day Tour: Private Car Transfer [Flexible Departure!] | Xining Tibetan culture, wildlife and food tour | English guided tour service in Xining | Lanzhou Day Tour: Kumbum Monastery - Qinghai Lake | Bilingual Guide | Adjustable Private Charter Itinerary | 1-day tour to Chaka salt lake with private charter (departing from Xining) | Xining Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains) + Qinghai Lake + Chaka Salt Lake 1-day tour with English private charter + includes admission ticket