Xining
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QingZhen Yi Xin Mutton ShouZhua Guan (HuaYuan North Street)
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Popular Types of Attractions in Xining
Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Historical attractions | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Outdoor activities | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Parks | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Exhibitions
Popular Attractions in Xining
Former Residence of Liao Maiting | Luqingshuishang Park | Zanpu Linka | Ancient Literature Exhibition Hall | Dafo Temple | Xinlu Residence | Yak Butter Scripture Temple | Hutai Mosque | Xiguan Mosque | Palace of the Heavenly Lady Xuannu | Xialinjiaya Mosque | Jiujian Hall | Dajinwa Temple | Plateau Pearl Sightseeing Tower | Qinghai Science and Technology Museum | Macrolink International Tourism Town | Xigang Park | Xijiao Amusement Park | Fachuang Temple | Xinghailu Mosque | Hot Water Ditch | Tibetan Medicine Specimen Exhibition Hall | Xiadu Street Mosque | Qinghaidikuang Exhibition hall | Haitangyuan
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Popular Restaurants in Xining
QingZhen Yi Xin Mutton ShouZhua Guan (HuaYuan North Street) | Ma Zhong Shi Fu (Mo Jia Jie) | BAOHULU | Yiranxuan Qinghai Special Food | DE LU | QingZhen De Xiao Kang Rou | Shalihai Catering Food City | Café Realm | Quan Er Tou ZaSui (ChengDong) | Ma Yong Hua Dong Xiang Finger Food Gourmet | 陆记源·青海土火锅(饮马街店) | 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) | 清真·雅居炕羊排 | Qinghaimingchigazhangwa Barbecue (haihuzongdian) | 西宁伊尔顿国际饭店·中餐厅 | EAT FOOD | BNP | 清真·西湖银峰中餐厅(西宁店) | 清真尕穆萨美食城总店 | 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) | The BaiTuo SALAR Restaurant
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