Winter exclusive! Xining under the warm sun is simply a snowy fairy tale world

️ The eastern gateway to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the "Summer Capital of China" surrounded by snow-capped mountains, is surprisingly stunning in winter! Think Xining is very cold in winter? Wrong! Plateau sunshine + icy snow wonders, so beautiful it’s almost unfair~ As the only Qinghai-Tibet central city with a population over one million, here Han, Tibetan, and Hui cultures blend, and it also hides the surprise of being the "Snow Leopard Capital"! 🐾 【Top 5 City IP Check-in Guide】 Xining is not just a transit stop! You must know these city tags: 1️⃣ "Ecological Highland" – every snapshot looks like a masterpiece 2️⃣ "Summer Capital of China" – a refreshing 20°C in summer 3️⃣ "Snow Leopard Capital" – the ubiquitous "Ning Meng" cuteness 4️⃣ "City of Lilacs" – the whole city filled with floral fragrance to heal your soul 5️⃣ "Ancient City Xining" – a journey through the millennia-old Hehuang culture 📍Must check in at Xining New Square: a 4.5-meter-tall snow leopard sculpture, adorably explosive! Kids love high-fiving and saying hi~ Xining locals really know how to do it! 【Sightseeing Marathon Guide】 🔹Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum Address: No. 58 Xiguan Street, Chengxi District Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays) Tickets: Tibetan Medicine Hall free, main hall 60 RMB Duration: Recommended 3+ hours, exhibits are amazing! 🔹Ta’er Monastery Guide Address: No. 56 Jinta Road, Huangzhong District Transport: Direct by 909 tourist bus line Tickets: 80 RMB, guided tour 150 RMB/group Activities: See the three masterpieces of butter sculptures + Thangka DIY experience TIP: Visiting nearby Tibetan homes is super interesting! 🔹Xining Wildlife Park Address: No. 9 Xingzhi Road, Chengxi District Tickets: 30 RMB, Snow Leopard Pavilion is legendary! Must-see: The world’s only Pallas’s cat + snow leopard dream team Opening hours: 9:00-18:00 【Seasonal Exclusive Activities】 ❄️Winter route recommendations: 1. Mount Gangshika climbing (3 days) 2. Qinghai Lake blue ice spectacle (2 days) 3. Snow leopard tracking family tour (6 days) 🌸Spring must-check: "Yellow River Guide Qing" one-day tour (best in April) Chaka Salt Lake Mirror of the Sky (March-May) 【Food Map】 🍖 Yixin Hand-Pulled Mutton: No. 5 Baiyu Alley, Chengzhong District 🥣 Marsa Beef Offal: Gonghe Road, Chengdong District Night market recommendation: Xinqian Tourist Night Market (Chengdong District) Must-eats: Old yogurt + milk egg fermented rice wine 【Travel Tips】 ⚠️ Plateau tips: - Avoid strenuous exercise on the first day - Sunscreen must be SPF50+ - Butter tea helps relieve altitude sickness 🚕 Transportation: Starting fare for taxis in the city is 8 RMB Bus 909 goes directly to Ta’er Monastery Xining’s gentleness is hidden in the morning light of the mosque, in the lazy eyes of the snow leopard, and in the unexpected "Ning Meng" smiles you meet on the street~ This winter, come and encounter the warm sunshine of the plateau! ✨