Xining ~ The Wild West
 

Highlights:

The North Temple The North Temple was built during the reign of Northern Wei Dynasty. Located on Mount Beishan in Xining, the temple is a Taoist temple lying on the mountain slope. There are 9 grottoes, 18 caves, pavilions and pagodas in the temple....

Qinghai Lake 　 The Qinghai Lake covers an area of 4,500 square kilometres and it is the largest saltwater lake in China. Qinghai Lake is a don't miss destinations for all travellers. Surrounding by endless rolling grassland, it is the right place to look for an authentic Tibetan experience... 　 Kumbum Monastery 　 The Kumbum Monastery is located 30km away from Xining and it is one of the most important Yellow Hat sect monastery of the world. The monastery was built in 1577 and offers an authentic glimpse of the Tibetan Buddhist religious tradition... 　 Great Mosque 　 Being the largest mosque in Xining and one of the largest in China, the Great Mosque is located in the eastern district of Xining. The mosque was built in Ming Dynasty by the Emperor Hongwu, it is a work of art of Islamic architecture. ...