Xining
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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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Xining Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Our Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop tour has come to a successful conclusion! The mountains and rivers are vast and the scenery is breathtaking. The itinerary was well-planned and comfortable, the driver's service was attentive and reliable, and the hotels throughout the trip were excellent.
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Northwest 8-day custom tour! Wild luxury hotels + VIP exclusive experience
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This National Day, I only took the kids to one place: Dunhuang!
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Staying at a lakeside homestay in Qinghai, I was moved to tears by the beauty
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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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Top 10 4-Star Select Hotels in Xining
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Leitai Han Culture Museum
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Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2/5256 Review
Yeliguan Tourist Area
4.5/561 Review
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Xinglongshan Ski Field
4.1/5122 Review
Long Mountain International Ski Field
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Songmingyan International Ski Resort
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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
Popular Attractions in Xining
Nanshuoshanlvyou Sceneic Area | Luqingshuishang Park | Nanchan (Southern Zen) Temple | Plateau Pearl Sightseeing Tower | Guanghui Temple | Xijiao Amusement Park | Zhanlin Mosque | Xinghailu Mosque | Tibetan Medicine Specimen Exhibition Hall | Ta'ershan Park | Dongguan Mosque | Qinghaidikuang Exhibition hall | Haitangyuan | Qinghai Tibetan Cultural Museum | Former Residence of Liao Maiting | Qilin Bay Park | Abbot Room | Zanpu Linka | Dafo Temple | Ma Bufang Mansion | Fachuang Temple | Hutai Mosque | Xiguan Mosque | Riyue Mountain | 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) | DE LU | 夏都地标马一刀烤肉美食城(山宗水源店) | Shalihai Catering Food City | BAOHULU | The BaiTuo SALAR Restaurant | Quan Er Tou ZaSui (ChengDong) | Four Seasons Chamber | Qingya Loumian Pian Kangyangpai | Café Realm | ma er sha | Quan Er Tou Za Sui Xia Du Fu Di Br. | Halal·Dong La black charcoal Roast Lamb Leg (Shitong·guoji branch) | 查拉·牦牛酸奶·咖啡店 | BNP | Qinghaimingchigazhangwa Barbecue (haihuzongdian) | Ziqizhutipinzhi Hot Pot | 西宁伊尔顿国际饭店·中餐厅 | Yue Bin Lou | QING HAI TU HUO GUO GUO JI CUN DIAN | Yajunyanggaorou (haihu) | 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 | 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) | 马相卿特色烤肉面食馆(虎台店) | LANTINGANBO | 宁茶·西宁特色奶茶(北家姓总店)
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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) | 1-day tour to Chaka salt lake with private charter (departing from Xining) | 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 | China XNN Xining Caojiapu Airport VIP lounge | Lounge | VIP | Domestic departures/waiting lounge | Xining Kumbum Monastery + Qinghai Lake + Laji Mountain one-day tour (White clouds, blue lake and golden roof gaze at each other from afar) | China XNN Xining Caojiapu Airport VIP lounge | Lounge | VIP | Domestic departures/waiting lounge | 8-hour Custom Trip in Xining City (Private Tour) | Qinghai, China | VIP lounge at Xining Caojiapu International Airport | Qinghai Lake Chartered tour (Departing from Xining) | 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 | Qinghai Lake & Golden Silver Grassland One-Day Tour | Optional Stop at Chaka Salt Lake | Private VIP Car or Shared Group Tours Available | 1-day private tour of Qinghai lake (departing from Xining) | 1-day private tour of Tibetan culture exploration in Tongren, Qinghai (departing from Xining) | Tibetan culture science popularization + danxia taoist temple--[Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum - Earthen Building] | Xining Laji Mountain and Zongka Laze Half-Day Tour: Private Car [Flexible Departure!] | Xining Laji Mountain, Qinghai Lake, Riyue Mountains Day Tour: Private Transfer Service | Xining: 1-day tour to Ashigong colorful peaks and the Yellow River | Trip Moments in Xining[One-on-One Following Shots, Street Photography, Aerial Photography, Candid Shots, Wedding Photography/Multilingual Translator Photographer/Photography & Videography] | Xining to Chaka · Qinghai Lake salt lake private 1-day tour | Qinghai Lake · Xiangpi Mountain · Sky mirror | 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 premium 1-day tour: Qinghai lake Erlangjian scenic area ~ Chaka salt lake | Private charter no rideshare | English guided tour service in Xining | [Seasonal exclusive · Snow mountain flower sea] Xining round-trip Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Field + Gangshika snow peak 1-day tour | Lanzhou Day Tour: Kumbum Monastery - Qinghai Lake | Bilingual Guide | Adjustable Private Charter Itinerary | Xining Laji Mountain & Kumbum Monastery & Zongka Laze Private Half-Day Tour | Depart from Xining: Qinghai Lake Day Tour with Private Car & Tickets Included [Flexible Departure Time!] | Depart from Xining: Laji Mountain & Zongkharaze Private Half-Day Tour (Private Car & Tickets Included) | Datong travel photo shoot[Photographer for Laoye Mountain, Niangniang Mountain, and Yaozi Gully - Offering Shooting, Following Shots, Aerial Photography, and Multilingual Translation Services]