Xining
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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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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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QingZhen Yi Xin Mutton ShouZhua Guan (HuaYuan North Street)
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Long Mountain International Ski Field
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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
Main Assembly Hall | Guotuziyuan Museum | Xining Gorge | Luqingshuishang Park | Yangjia Leisure Square | Colored Drawing Exhibition Hall | Small Amusement Park of Yellow River Road | Qinghai Folk Arts Building | Wangzhuang Mosque | Qinghai Library | Kunlun Shengdu Zhamalong Fenghuang Mountain | Haitangyuan | Qinghai Tibetan Culture Center | Huozu Pavilion | Former Residence of Liao Maiting | Macrolink International Tourism Town | Maosheng Temple | Plateau Pearl Sightseeing Tower | Zanpu Linka | Shanshan Clubhouse | Fachuang Temple | Hutai Mosque | Xingzhi Park | Nan Mountain Ski Field | Gongchen Gate | Haihu Wetland Park | Jiujian Hall | Lianhuashan Sceneic Area
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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 | QING HAI TU HUO GUO GUO JI CUN DIAN | 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 | 宁茶·西宁特色奶茶(北家姓总店) | EAT FOOD | Quan Er Tou Za Sui Xia Du Fu Di Br. | 祁记手工面片坊(力盟店) | 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
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