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Kumbum Monastery
No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Qinghai

Kumbum Monastery

8.2
4.7/5
Xining · 23.7 km from downtown
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Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum
No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Qinghai

Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum

8.2
4.8/5
Xining · 8.4 km from downtown
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Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Wildlife Park
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Qinghai

Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Wildlife Park

7.9
4.6/5
Xining · 4.3 km from downtown
Riyue Mountain
No. 18 of Best Things to Do in Gansu-Qinghai Area

Riyue Mountain

7.6
4.5/5
Huangyuan · 30.4 km from downtown
Danggar Ancient Town
No. 3 of Night Attractions in Qinghai

Danggar Ancient Town

5.6
4.4/5
Huangyuan · 1.4 km from downtown
Free attraction
Qinghai Province Museum
No. 17 of Best Things to Do in Qinghai

Qinghai Province Museum

6
4.4/5
Xining · 2.5 km from downtown
Free attraction
Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Nature Museum
No. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Qinghai

Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Nature Museum

5.8
4.2/5
Xining · 8.2 km from downtown
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Plateau Pearl Sightseeing Tower
No. 2 of Night Attractions in Qinghai

Plateau Pearl Sightseeing Tower

5.7
4.5/5
Xining · 2.6 km from downtown
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Dongguan Mosque
No. 4 of Global Traveller-Picked Attractions in Xining

Dongguan Mosque

5.7
4.4/5
Xining · 1.7 km from downtown
Free attraction
Mojia Street

Mojia Street

5.7
3.9/5
Xining · 746m from downtown
Free attraction

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Trip Moments in Xining

Why visiting Northwest China is addictive! ( Once Not Enough )

Why visiting Northwest China is addictive! ( Once Not Enough )

“I want to share my experience returning to the mesmerizing landscapes of Northwest China on the classic Qinghai-Gansu Loop, because this is one of those rare regions on Earth that you simply cannot fully digest in just one visit.”@Arzmy Hargreaves · 25 days ago
Xining is great, but I won't be going back, because it's just...

Xining is great, but I won't be going back, because it's just...

“Xining is great, but I won't be going back 😭 A brutally honest guide to avoiding pitfalls I just finished a 5-day trip to Xining and the Qinghai-Gansu small loop.”@Mitchell_Dale_60 · 28 days ago
In Xining｜I found the answer to freedom

In Xining｜I found the answer to freedom

“If Mangshi is the gentle freedom of the tropics, then Xining is the healing and vastness of the plateau—an altitude of 2,261 meters, 18°C summers, the purity of Tibetan beliefs, the warmth of multi-ethnic life.”@ZenGarden55vvr · 2 months ago
Only after arriving in Xining did I realize how silly the clothes I brought were

Only after arriving in Xining did I realize how silly the clothes I brought were

“July in Xining is truly a gift from heaven.”@Alexander%Anderson19 · 2 months ago
Shocked to the point of scalp tingling by this museum

Shocked to the point of scalp tingling by this museum

“A must-visit Tibetan cultural palace when you come to Xining❗This museum truly shocked me to the point of scalp tingling🤯 📍Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum No.”@AT. Jen 38 · 10 months ago
Xining 4 Days 3 Nights Selected Travel Guide

Xining 4 Days 3 Nights Selected Travel Guide

“Xining is a plateau ancient city with unique charm, rich in religious culture and magnificent natural scenery.”@wren_8496 · 11 months ago
Must-Visit in a Lifetime! Complete Guide to the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop Without Detours

Must-Visit in a Lifetime! Complete Guide to the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop Without Detours

“Northwest Grand Loop|One Week to Flood Your Social Media🔥 Finally figured out the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop!”@强龙旅游公司 · 6 months ago
8 Days 7 Nights Family Trip Around Qinghai-Gansu Loop! Super Detailed Itinerary, No Detours, Very Worry-Free

8 Days 7 Nights Family Trip Around Qinghai-Gansu Loop! Super Detailed Itinerary, No Detours, Very Worry-Free

“Traveling the Qinghai-Gansu Loop with kids for 8 days and 7 nights, here’s a super detailed itinerary guide.”@William Mitchell$61 · 9 months ago

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Frequently asked questions

What is Xining famous for?

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Xining is known for its wealth of attractions and things to do. Here are a few highlights: Kumbum Monastery, Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum, and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Wildlife Park.

What are the must-try activities in Xining?

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Consider 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), and 1-day tour to Chaka salt lake with private charter (departing from Xining) in Xining. Availability and itineraries change, so check the latest details before booking.