Xining
Xining Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | July 2026
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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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Xining: FAQ
What's the most popular attractions in Xining?
Here are the best places to visit in Xining, including: Kumbum Monastery,Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains),Xining Xinhua Liantong Meng Amusement Park
Things to do near Xining for family & child?
You could try Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Wild Zoo,Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Nature Museum,Qinghai Province Museum,Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum,Plateau Pearl Sightseeing Tower in Xining
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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
Popular Attractions in Xining
Nanchuan Park | Mojia Street | Nanchuandonglu Mosque | Shangshanzhuang Flower Sea | Baiyu Alley Mosque | Tang-Tibet Ancient Path | Xining Art Theater | Earthen Building | Xining People's Park | Zongzhaipu Jade Emperor Pavilion | Huangshui Forest Park | Town God’s Temple | Yunjiakou Mosque | Shangbinhelu Mosque | Martyrs Cemetery | Xiaojinwa Temple | Xining Botanical Garden | Xining Wildlife Park | Huangle Park | Chinese Wolfberry Healthcare Garden | Xining Nanshan Park | The Relic of Hutai | Zhazangsi | Baban Lianhua Fei Wuzhi Wenhua Yichan Chuancheng Tiyan Center | RE DAI ZHI WU GUAN SHANG YUAN | Lvde Square | Jidu Church
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Popular Restaurants in Xining
Ma Zhong Shi Fu (Mo Jia Jie) | BAOHULU | DE LU | Shalihai Catering Food City | Café Realm | Quan Er Tou ZaSui (ChengDong) | Four Seasons Chamber | 马一刀烤肉美食城 | Qingya Loumian Pian Kangyangpai | The BaiTuo SALAR Restaurant | 玉树查拉牦牛酸奶(中泰店) | 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 | Yue Bin Lou | QING HAI TU HUO GUO GUO JI CUN DIAN | Yajunyanggaorou (haihu) | 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) | 马相卿特色烤肉店(虎台店)
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Xining Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains) Chinese Group Day Tour (Visit the Mirror of the Sky) | Xining Qinghai Lake + Chaka Salt Lake + Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains) Day Tour - Explore Three Sacred Landscapes in One Day | Xining Laji Mountain + Qinghai Lake + Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains) Day Tour (Crossing Boundaries · Encountering the Sacred Lake) | 1-day tour to Chaka salt lake with private charter (departing from Xining) | One-Day Private Tour to Chaka Salt Lake (Departing from Xining) | Xining: 1-day tour of the Yellow River and Kanbula Park | Xining Travel Photography[Wedding photo micro-movie aerial photography/wedding follow-up photography/makeup and clothing/charter tour guide customization] | Throughout Qinghai|guide|Translation|Local guide|Business translation/Exhibition interpretation/City walk/Attraction live guide/Private charter day tour/Contact us for inquiries | 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 | 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 | 1-day private tour of Qinghai lake (departing from Xining) | 8-hour Custom Trip in Xining City (Private Tour) | Tibetan culture science popularization + danxia taoist temple--[Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum - Earthen Building] | Depart from Qinghai: Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake & Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains) Private Car Day Tour | Xining Laji Mountain, Qinghai Lake, Riyue Mountains Day Tour: Private Transfer Service | Xining premium family-friendly private charter 1-day tour: Qinghai lake Erlangjian scenic area ~ Wenjia ranch experience | Xining Qinghai-Tibet plateau wildlife park - Puning pearl line | Qinghai lake private chartered tour (departing from Xining) | Qinghai: Online translation | Business translation | English/Russian/other languages | Inquiries welcome | Xining Kumbum Monastery Half-Day Tour: Private Car Transfer [Flexible Departure!] | Depart from Xining: Laji Mountain & Zongkharaze Private Half-Day Tour (Private Car & Tickets Included) | Xining premium 1-day tour: Qinghai lake Erlangjian scenic area ~ Chaka salt lake | Private charter no rideshare | Xining Gangshka Snowy Peak, Lianxin Lake, Qicai Bing Waterfall One-Day Tour: Private Car | Xining round-trip Qinghai lake private small group 1-day tour · plateau sapphire · Riyue mountains (Sun and Moon mountains) · lakeside light travel photography | Huangyuan trip moments[Photo shooting services including photos, short videos, promotional videos, graduation photos, family-friendly portraits, wedding photos with all raw images provided] | [Depart From Xining] Qinghai Lake One-Day Tour: Private Car Transfer | Depart from Xining: Kumbum Monastery Half-Day Tour with Private Car Service & Tickets Included | Xining Tibetan culture, wildlife and food tour