Xining Travel Guide

Basic Facts

Xining, the capital city of Qinghai Province, situated on the edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Xining was a historica military garrison town and has rich tourism resources, including the North Temple, the South Temple and the Great Mosque. The major population in Xining are the minority groups of Muslims and Tibetans. Xining is well-known as one of the more mysterious and diverse cities of China.

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Xining Hot Destinations

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...