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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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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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
Xueyu Folk-custom Museum | Mojia Street | Xining Botanical Garden | Sanjiao Garden | Huangshui River | Baiyu Alley Mosque | Chinese Wolfberry Healthcare Garden | Xining People's Park | Zhazangsi | City Wall Relics Park of Tang Dynasty | Shike Park | Shangbinhelu Mosque | Pedestrian Street Cultural Tourist Area, Landmark Business Street | Beiguan Mosque | Nanchuandonglu Mosque | Niangniang Mountain | Xining Wildlife Park | Huangyuan Gorge | Shenbian Tower | Xining Nanshan Park | The Relic of Hutai | Baban Lianhua Fei Wuzhi Wenhua Yichan Chuancheng Tiyan Center | Dongke Temple | Yaozigou Kangle Villa Ski Field | Dingzilu Mosque | Lulinxiang Mosque
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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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