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Xining Travel Guide

Xining is the provincial capital of Qinghai. This is usually the first stop for many travelers en route to visit the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. This high-altitude city is home to all kinds of cultures and their respective treasures. Dongguan Mosque in downtown Xining faithfully reflects the religious beliefs of the Muslim people. Kumbum Monastery on the outskirts of the city is an important Tibetan Buddhist temple. When departing from Xining you can take a day or two to experience the wonder and charm of Qinghai Lake—the highest salt lake in the world and largest lake in China. The local delicacies of Xining are all very inviting and worth tasting, particularly the mutton spareribs and local yogurt. The city’s climate is temperate, cool and comfortable. It is an excellent place to escape the stifling heat of summer in the lowlands.
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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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Kumbum Monastery

Kumbum Monastery

8.3
4.5/514,278 Reviews
"Temples"
"Historical Architectures"
Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum

Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum

8.0
4.7/52,685 Reviews
"Museums"
Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Wild Zoo

Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Wild Zoo

7.3
4.5/51,321 Reviews
"Zoos"
Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains)

Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains)

7.2
4.3/5997 Reviews
"Mountains"
Qinghai Province Museum

Qinghai Province Museum

6.4
4.4/5455 Reviews
"Museums"
Dongguan Mosque

Dongguan Mosque

6.3
4.5/5890 Reviews
"Mosques"
Xining Xinhua Liantong Meng Amusement Park

Xining Xinhua Liantong Meng Amusement Park

6.3
4.7/53,449 Reviews
"Theme Parks"
Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Nature Museum

Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Nature Museum

6.2
4.3/5420 Reviews
"Science & Technology Museums"
Plateau Pearl Sightseeing Tower

Plateau Pearl Sightseeing Tower

6.0
4.4/5256 Reviews
"Observation Decks"
Confucian Temple in xining

Confucian Temple in xining

5.9
4.4/579 Reviews
"Memorial Temples"

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 Sanyu Hotel

Xining Sanyu Hotel

4.7/51,559 Reviews
Heyday International Hotel
Mercure Hotel

Mercure Hotel

4.6/51,084 Reviews
Boli Yabu Hotel

Boli Yabu Hotel

4.8/56,417 Reviews
Rezen Select Xining

Rezen Select Xining

4.7/5241 Reviews
Qinghai Hotel

Qinghai Hotel

4.7/51,144 Reviews
Haiyue Hotel

Haiyue Hotel

4.2/51,279 Reviews

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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Café Realm

Café Realm

4.5/518 Reviews
Average price per person: SGD30
"Buffets"
德禄酸奶(莫家街店)

德禄酸奶(莫家街店)

4.5/5104 Reviews
Average price per person: SGD2
"Bakeries"
"Famous Restaurants"
清真尕穆萨美食城总店

清真尕穆萨美食城总店

4.3/58 Reviews
Average price per person: SGD13
"Barbeque"
"Open Late"
Halal·Dong La black charcoal Roast Lamb Leg (Shitong·guoji branch)

Halal·Dong La black charcoal Roast Lamb Leg (Shitong·guoji branch)

5.0/51 Reviews
Average price per person: SGD21
"Barbeque"
"Open Late"
马永华东乡手抓美食

马永华东乡手抓美食

5.0/55 Reviews
Average price per person: SGD10
"Northwest China Cuisine"
清真·伊然轩青海特色美食

清真·伊然轩青海特色美食

4.8/538 Reviews
Average price per person: SGD17
"Northwest China Cuisine"
Halal·Dexiao soy-stewed pork restaurant·Qinghai Cuisine

Halal·Dexiao soy-stewed pork restaurant·Qinghai Cuisine

4.5/553 Reviews
Average price per person: SGD15
"Barbeque"
"Open Late"
Shalihai

Shalihai

4.5/5103 Reviews
Average price per person: SGD19
"Northwest China Cuisine"
"Open Late"
Halal·Yixin Lamb Pilaf Restaurant (Huayuan North Street Branch)

Halal·Yixin Lamb Pilaf Restaurant (Huayuan North Street Branch)

4.5/5506 Reviews
Average price per person: SGD14
"Northwest China Cuisine"
"TV/Movie Filming Locations"
老白驼退骨茶餐厅

老白驼退骨茶餐厅

4.1/543 Reviews
Average price per person: SGD14
"Northwest China Cuisine"
下杨家青海土火锅(文博路店)

下杨家青海土火锅(文博路店)

4.8/517 Reviews
Average price per person: SGD12
"Hot Pot"
马尔沙牛杂(气象巷店)

马尔沙牛杂(气象巷店)

4.6/552 Reviews
Average price per person: SGD5
"Snacks"

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When in Xining, don’t forget to wander the streets to admire the wide variety of ingredients, spices and snacks! From freshly baked bread, biscuits and cakes to meat and sacks of different spices, all of your senses will be in for a right treat!⠀ ⠀ We spent about an hour just walking up and down each side of the streets in downtown Xining and came across a wonderful array of local food, and wanted to try absolutely everything that came into sight. Have you tried any of the items featured here?⠀ ⠀ 📍Xining, Qinghai Province, China #leaveyourmark
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