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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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Discover the most popular places to stay in Xining, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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QingZhen Yi Xin Mutton ShouZhua Guan (HuaYuan North Street)
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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
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Xinglongshan Ski Field
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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 | Water sports
Popular Attractions in Xining
Christian Gan'en Church | Zhongzhuang Mosque | Datong Tu Folklore Garden | Yak Butter Scripture Hall | Qinghai Plateau | Anjia Mosque | Shenna Ruins | Qinghaidikuang Exhibition hall | Ancient Literature Exhibition Hall | Daheigou Forest Park | Angli Mosque | Yuxiu Garden | Yixinyuan Mosque | Bianmagou Flower Sea | Danggar Ancient Town | Hot Water Ditch | Wenfeng Monument | Xinning Plaza | Kunlun Jade Culture Museum | Qinghai Science and Technology Museum | Xigang Park | Wenfeng Tower | Bridge Mosque
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Popular Restaurants in Xining
Ma Zhong Shi Fu (Mo Jia Jie) | DE LU | Shalihai Catering Food City | BAOHULU | 夏都地标马一刀烤肉美食城(山宗水源店) | Café Realm | Quan Er Tou ZaSui (ChengDong) | Four Seasons Chamber | Qingya Loumian Pian Kangyangpai | 查拉·牦牛酸奶·咖啡店 | ma er sha | Quan Er Tou Za Sui Xia Du Fu Di Br. | Halal·Dong La black charcoal Roast Lamb Leg (Shitong·guoji branch) | BNP | Qinghaimingchigazhangwa Barbecue (haihuzongdian) | 生莲酿皮(海湖新区店) | Ziqizhutipinzhi Hot Pot | 西宁伊尔顿国际饭店·中餐厅 | 妥穆洒东乡手抓美食 | Yue Bin Lou | QING HAI TU HUO GUO GUO JI CUN DIAN | 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) | 宁茶·西宁特色奶茶(北家姓总店) | Guchengmuqiao Beef Noodles | LANTINGANBO | 禧悦·冰煮羊(城北万达店) | 兰湘子·湘菜小炒(国芳店)
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Popular Trip Moments
Exploring the Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum: A Journey into Heritage | 🏯 Yongle Palace | Treasures Beyond the Famous Murals | รีวิวเจาะลึก Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum ตะลึงคลังคัมภีร์และมรดกวัฒนธรรมทิเบตที่ซีหนิง 🏛️✨ | Empty your mind and go to the desert to feel the wind. | 3-day Qinghai small loop | Stunning the whole way, you can get the independent travel vibe even on a group tour! | Want to avoid the crowds this National Day? These 8 "zero-negative-review" cities are stress-free, tested and approved | I totally get it! Reverse travel during the National Day holiday really helps you avoid the crowds. | 8-Day Qinghai Private Car Tour | First Trip.com Experience, the Ultimate Worry-Free Independent Travel! | Trip.com 7-day chartered tour, a one-stop experience of the Northwest Grand Loop | Qilian, the Heavenly Realm | The true pinnacle of the Northwest, experience snow-capped mountains, Danxia landforms, grasslands, and ancient temples all in one trip | Chaka Salt Lake 3-Day National Day Zoned Itinerary: Leave Buffer Time for Transport Bookings | National Day travel hacks! These spots are uncrowded, beautiful, and affordable | 8-day National Day itinerary for Wuwei and beyond: A hidden gem guide that won't disappoint | 3-Day Chaka Salt Lake Guide: Avoid Pitfalls by Calculating Package Costs Before Adding Transfers | 5-day Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop group tour: Experience the magnificence and warmth of the Northwest | Budget-friendly August getaways: tried and tested by a seasoned traveler, easier than you think | National Day reverse travel: Off-the-beaten-path destinations for under CNY 300 per person | Stop stressing about where to stay in Xining! I've tested Boliya Bu Hotel for you I followed the rankings this time and booked the Boliya Bu Hotel, which is on the list of luxury hotels in Qinghai. | 3-day Mid-Autumn trip for a few hundred yuan per person? 8 niche spots I've tested | Budget-friendly National Day getaways: I regret not visiting these two sooner | How to travel with parents during the National Day holiday without wearing them out? 8 slow-paced cities tested for a stress-free trip | Going to Xining for National Day? This smart hotel is a great choice | Worried about traffic jams and crowds during your Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day road trip? Try this route to a small town – it's smooth and saves you money! | Can you believe it? 2 days during National Day with no need to take leave, and I got to explore a whole city | Traveling for the National Day holiday? You won't believe how affordable this small town is. | Avoid the crowds! 8 off-the-beaten-path cities for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, averaging 500 per person | Comprehensive 5-day travel guide for Xining and beyond—save this now! | If you don't go to this place now, you'll be too old. | Tested cities for Mid-Autumn and National Day: slow travel on a budget without the traps | Taking parents out for Mid-Autumn and National Day: no steep climbs, no rushing
More Things To Do in Xining
Xining Qinghai Lake + Chaka Salt Lake + Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains) Day Tour - Explore Three Sacred Landscapes in One Day | Xining Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains) Chinese Group Day Tour (Visit the Mirror of the Sky) | Qinghai Lake Chartered tour (Departing from Xining) | Xining Kumbum Monastery + Qinghai Lake + Laji Mountain one-day tour (White clouds, blue lake and golden roof gaze at each other from afar) | Private group tour | Qinghai Lake + Chaka Salt Lake + Riyue Mountain day trip | Charted transfer/entrance fees included | Xining Laji Mountain + Kumbum Monastery + Zongkala Tse Half-Day Tour - Visit Three Iconic Landmarks in Half a Day | Private pick-up&drop-off service including | Qinghai one-day tour: Ta'er Monastery + Tibetan Culture Museum + 618-meter Tibetan cultural Thangka | 1-day private tour of Qinghai lake (departing from Xining) | Xining Laji Mountain & Kumbum Monastery & Zongka Laze Private Half-Day Tour | Xining Travel Photography[Wedding photo micro-movie aerial photography/wedding follow-up photography/makeup and clothing/charter tour guide customization] | Datong travel photo shoot[Photographer for Laoye Mountain, Niangniang Mountain, and Yaozi Gully - Offering Shooting, Following Shots, Aerial Photography, and Multilingual Translation Services] | Trip Moments in Xining[One-on-One Following Shots, Street Photography, Aerial Photography, Candid Shots, Wedding Photography/Multilingual Translator Photographer/Photography & Videography] | Lanzhou Day Tour: Kumbum Monastery - Qinghai Lake | Bilingual Guide | Adjustable Private Charter Itinerary | Qinghai Province - Xining, Chaka, Dachaidan | Chinese/English Guide (For other languages, please contact customer support) | Exhibition Interpretation | Business Inspection Interpretation | Customized Private Charter for Travel | 8-hour Custom Trip in Xining City (Private Tour) | Private Charter | Hotel Pickup & Drop-off | Ta'er Monastery + Ashigong National Geopark | Xining Tibetan culture, wildlife and food tour | [Seasonal exclusive · Snow mountain flower sea] Xining round-trip Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Field + Gangshika snow peak 1-day tour | [Qinghai-Gansu loop shared private charter transfer | Premium shared private charter] Shared private chartered tour from Qinghai-Gansu to Heidushan, Chaka Salt Lake, Dunhuang and Zhangye. Available for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Customizable itinerary | Xining Laji Mountain & Kumbum Monastery & Zongkharaze Half-Day Tour: Private Car Service | Depart from Xining: Kumbum Monastery Half-Day Tour with Private Car Service & Tickets Included | Xining Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains) + Qinghai Lake + Chaka Salt Lake 1-day tour with English private charter + includes admission ticket | Xining premium 1-day tour: Qinghai lake Erlangjian scenic area ~ Chaka salt lake | Private charter no rideshare | Depart from Xining: Qinghai Lake Day Tour with Private Car & Tickets Included [Flexible Departure Time!] | Tibetan culture science popularization + danxia taoist temple--[Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum - Earthen Building] | Depart from Xining: Laji Mountain, Qinghai Lake & Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains) Day Tour with Private Car & Tickets Included | One-day tour from Xining to Qinghai Lake and Chaka Salt Lake: Encounter the sapphire of the plateau, stroll on the sky mirror | Xining round-trip Qinghai Lake private small group 1-day tour | Plateau blue gem · Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains) · lakeside light travel | Qinghai customize - business travel - car and guide service: Lamo Zhihe Temple + Kumbum Monastery + Qinghai Lake | Xining Kumbum Monastery Half-Day Tour: Private Car Transfer [Flexible Departure!]