Qinghai
Qinghai Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | September, 2026
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Things to do in Qinghai
What to do
Looking for things to do in Qinghai? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Qinghai dishes and foodie spots.
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Qinghai Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Lianbaoyeze | Don't rush straight to Zhagaer Cuo! The Heyuan Service Station is the key
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I'm giving up on Xining, this place is amazing!
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Hurry up, or you might miss the one-of-a-kind place in the world
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Xining in August: unlock the stunning scenery of Northwest China!
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🏯5 Places in TIBET That Look Like ANOTHER PLANET 🤯🏔️🇨🇳
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Qinghai Menyuan rapeseed flower sea | best flower viewing guide at Zhaobi Mountain viewing platform
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Discovering autumn treasures in Xining at a hotel and feeling the 20℃ plateau evening breeze
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Only one place to go for summer vacation with kids to beat the heat! Qinghai Lake
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Best of Qinghai
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Popular Types of Attractions in Qinghai
Popular Attractions in Qinghai
Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum | Kumbum Monastery | Xining Wildlife Park | Chaerhan Salt Lake | Wusute Yadan Geological Park | Hoh Xil National Nature Reserve | Hala Lake | Tuosu Lake | Tree of Life Filming Location (Keluke Town) | Chaka Salt Lake | Chaerhan Salt Lake | Dachaidan Emerald Lake | Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area | Qilian Mountain Grassland | Binggou Linhai Scenic Area | Heidu Mountain | Aiken Spring | Lenghu Town | Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Field | Mt. Gangshika Scenic Area | Qilian Mountain Grassland | Tu Nationality Hometown Park Scenic Area In Huzhu County of Qinghai | Beishan National Forest Park | Qutan Temple | Qinghai Lake | Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area | Qinghai Lake Heima River | Chaka Salt Lake | Chaka Sky No.1 Scenic Area | Sky Mirror Experience Area
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Popular Restaurants in Qinghai
Ma Zhong Shi Fu (Mo Jia Jie) | DE LU | Shalihai Catering Food City | 西遇舌尖牦牛火锅美食城 | BAOHULU | 夏都地标马一刀烤肉美食城(山宗水源店) | The BaiTuo SALAR Restaurant | 振华手抓大王 | 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) | 青海蓝海御华大饭店钟鼎楼 | 得吉餐厅(贵德店) | BNP | Qinghaimingchigazhangwa Barbecue (haihuzongdian) | 青海蓝海御华大饭店钟鼎楼 | 得吉餐厅(贵德店) | 生莲酿皮(海湖新区店) | 马克力木手抓炕锅烤羊肉(盐湖一小区店) | 妥穆洒东乡手抓美食 | Yue Bin Lou | QING HAI TU HUO GUO GUO JI CUN DIAN | Yajunyanggaorou (haihu) | QingZhen Yi Xin Mutton ShouZhua Guan (HuaYuan North Street) | 天全唐王米粉(海湖店)
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Popular Trip Moments
Reverse travel! Fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, and more affordable in July–September: four hidden gems | 8 tranquil spots for a relaxed, worry-free trip | Just got back. This place is less crowded, has beautiful scenery, and isn't packed. | The place I regret not coming to sooner, the first one was the most unexpected. | Slow trip to 8 places with your parents: a relaxed, no‑rush guide | The most comfortable places starting in August, with fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, and peace of mind | Field-tested 3-day itinerary for Haixi-Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture | Qunjiā National Forest Park | Near Xining, a pristine forest hidden in a highland valley | A must-see for road trip enthusiasts! 8 less crowded and scenic routes, personally tested and guaranteed to be safe. | August-September off-peak travel: 8 cool secret spots I wish I'd known about sooner | Just got back from "suffering" at Qinghai Lake. I really don't recommend going in August–September, because it's just too... | Stay at the Guinness jade carving hotel and win big | August in the Northwest isn't just a single view; it's a vast visual migration. | The coolest places in China? These are all spots highly praised on social media | Regret not knowing about this summer escape route earlier. From August to October, it’s so comfortable you won’t want to go home | Zero complaint cities personally tested, 8 less crowded, beautiful, and budget-friendly spots | Masked tour | 8 cool spots tested for summer escapes with fewer crowds and low prices | Summer road trip review: don’t force all 8 routes, pick 1 for a better experience | Reverse budget travel city: personally tested and found to avoid pitfalls. | Tested and approved! The entire cable car ride is effortless. A money- and hassle-saving guide for seniors traveling in the mountains | August 12: Xining in August – a candid warning. | Where to go on a budget in August–September? 6 off-the-beaten-path destinations with fewer crowds and great scenery | You won't believe the real costs of family trips in August, verified by experienced parents | Cities tested in person, fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, and budget-friendly | Reverse travel from August to October: 8 hidden gems with fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, and great prices | Summer vacation outings with kids that are uncrowded and affordable—these underrated small towns are a hidden gem | Save this! The correct 6-day itinerary for the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop | Our sixth stop was Xiangpishan Grassland. On the morning of July 14th, it was drizzling, so we gave up on our plan to watch the sunrise at the scenic area. Instead, we had breakfast there, each of us eating a bowl of lava. | I'm giving up on Xining, this place is amazing!