Xining
Xining Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to Do & Deals | Trip.com | January 2026
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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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Xining Wildlife Park
4.6/53,516 Reviews
Dongguan Mosque
4.4/51,072 Reviews
Dream of Paradise
4.7/53,448 Reviews
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)
4.5/5668 Reviews
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Xining Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Blue Ice is absolutely stunning
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Tibet's Hidden Stunning Photo Spots
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A new family travel option after 26 years! A train journey along the Silk Road
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Qinghai's Winter Secret Mirror! Free Panoramic View of Kanbula, Encounter the Frozen Scroll of Red Rocks and Azure Waters
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Frozen Yellow River · Kanbula Lake Loop Self-Drive｜Challenge the "Qinghai Version of Duku Highway"
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Crossing the Qilian Mountains! Winter Self-Drive, Encounter the Snowy Grasslands' Windows Desktop
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Encounter the Swan Dance on the Frozen Shores of Qinghai | A Winter Birdwatching Guide to Lesser-Known Spots at Qinghai Lake
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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
Best of Xining
Top 10 4-Star Select Hotels in Xining
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Popular Ski Resorts Near Xining
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Xinglongshan Ski Field
4.1/5120 Reviews
Long Mountain International Ski Field
4.0/529 Reviews
Songmingyan International Ski Resort
4.6/541 Reviews
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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 | Parks | Leisure activities | Camping and campsites | Farms and pastures | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Exhibitions
Popular Attractions in Xining
Tiejiazhuang Mosque | Jindishun Ski Field | Qumiao Garden | Qinghai Science and Technology Museum | Xigang Park | Yangjiatai Mosque | Qinghaisheng Guoji Zhanlan Center | Hot Water Ditch | Wenfeng Monument | The Great Lama's Residence | Qinghai Library | Kunlun Jade Culture Museum | Bridge Mosque | Qunjia National Forest Park | Yangjia Leisure Square | Ancient Literature Exhibition Hall | Zongjiagou Culture Tourism Sceneic Area | Palace of Ghost Stories | Yuxiu Garden | Danggar Ancient Town | Qinghai Plateau | Datongqingfeng Ecology Tourism Resort | Qinghai Folk Arts Building | Anjia Mosque | Qinghai University
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Popular Restaurants in Xining
QingZhen Yi Xin Mutton ShouZhua Guan (HuaYuan North Street) | BAOHULU | Yiranxuan Qinghai Special Food | DE LU | QingZhen De Xiao Kang Rou | Shalihai Catering Food City | Ma Zhong Shi Fu (Mo Jia Jie) | Café Realm | QING HAI TU HUO GUO GUO JI CUN DIAN | Ma Yong Hua Dong Xiang Finger Food Gourmet | 陆记源·青海土火锅(饮马街店) | Qinghaimingchigazhangwa Barbecue (haihuzongdian) | 西宁伊尔顿国际饭店·中餐厅 | EAT FOOD | Qingya Loumian Pian Kangyangpai | Quan Er Tou Za Sui Xia Du Fu Di Br. | 伊帆食府地方特色美食 | 祁记手工面片坊(力盟店) | Yajunyanggaorou (haihu) | 清真·雅居炕羊排 | BNP | QING SHAN NIANG PI | 宁茶·西宁特色奶茶(北家姓总店) | 妥穆洒东乡手抓美食 | ma er sha | 天全唐王米粉(海湖店) | E. Area Lao Bai Tuo Tui Gu Tea Meal | ZHONGFAYUAN | 清真·西湖银峰中餐厅(西宁店) | 清真尕穆萨美食城总店
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Popular Trip Moments
Winter Qinghai Lake Erlangjian One-Day Private Car Tour (Qinghai Lake Blue Ice) | Xining’s Best Spot for Autumn Photos | Mountain and Sea Secret Realm Hiking Guide | Stay at Allen Garden Hotel and head to Menyuan's Rime Wonderland! Qinghai's winter legendary route | Yinlong in Qinghai: A treasure trove of paradise on the plateau! | Xining’s Top Three Signature Attractions Tickets Slashed to 10 Yuan | Princess Munseong's footsteps flowing along the Silk Road, Ilwolsan Mountain | Under Mount Fuzhong, beside the Pu River—The Millennium Buddha Light of Beishiku Temple | Only 6 Days! Explore the Full Northwest Panorama on the Qinghai-Gansu Loop | Daotang River | A Millennium Epic Flowing Backwards | Xining, a city nestled between the coolness and warmth of the plateau. | I was so shocked by this museum that my scalp tingled. | 2026 Qinghai-Gansu Loop Latest Guide｜Must-Read Tips to Avoid Pitfalls | Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Blue Ice is absolutely stunning | Baoku Gorge | A Hundred-Mile Landscape Gallery Hidden on the Plateau | City Center Oxygen Bar Hotel Experience | How to Travel the Qinghai-Gansu Loop in the Off-Season from January to March—This Guide is Enough | A Feast in the Clouds, A Heart-Soothing Experience in Xining | Atour S's High-Altitude Culinary Journey | Xining 4 Days 3 Nights | Blue Ice Qinghai Lake + Gangshika: The Ultimate Real Experience 🗻
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More Things To Do in Xining
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