Xining
Xining Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
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What to do
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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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Xining, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat
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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 | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts
Popular Attractions in Xining
Nanchuan Park | Mojia Street | Nanchuandonglu Mosque | Xining Wildlife Park | Huangle Park | Chinese Wolfberry Healthcare Garden | Dream of Paradise | Xining Art Theater | Xining People's Park | Zongzhaipu Jade Emperor Pavilion | Shulinxiang Mosque | Puji Temple | Shangbinhelu Mosque | Lulinxiang Mosque | Martyrs Cemetery | Huangchuansanjiao Park | Xining Botanical Garden | Tang-Tibet Ancient Path | Qiaotou Park | Baoku Gorge Scenic Resort | Earthen Building | The Relic of Hutai | Zhazangsi | Yunjiakou Mosque | Lvde Square | Pedestrian Street Cultural Tourist Area, Landmark Business Street | Shijiazhuang Mosque
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Popular Restaurants in Xining
Ma Zhong Shi Fu (Mo Jia Jie) | BAOHULU | DE LU | Shalihai Catering Food City | 夏都地标马一刀烤肉美食城(山宗水源店) | Café Realm | The BaiTuo SALAR Restaurant | 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 | 生莲酿皮(海湖新区店) | 妥穆洒东乡手抓美食 | BNP | Qinghaimingchigazhangwa Barbecue (haihuzongdian) | Ziqizhutipinzhi Hot Pot | QING HAI TU HUO GUO GUO JI CUN DIAN | 生莲酿皮(海湖新区店) | 妥穆洒东乡手抓美食 | Yajunyanggaorou (haihu) | QingZhen Yi Xin Mutton ShouZhua Guan (HuaYuan North Street) | 天全唐王米粉(海湖店) | 马相卿特色烤肉面食馆(虎台店) | Guchengmuqiao Beef Noodles | 宁茶·西宁特色奶茶(北家姓总店) | LANTINGANBO
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Popular Trip Moments
Who says you have to join a tour at 50? Slow travel in these small towns is the real comfort | A must-see 7-day 6-night Qinghai-Gansu self-drive loop perfect guide | Ancient city night photo spot — Huangyuan Dangar Ancient City | Chaka Salt Lake Mirror Sky to Qinghai Lake West Loop Rapeseed Bloom Road — ¥60 Salt vs ¥0 Grassland | Qinghai Lake Riyue Mountain Pass to Heimahe Sunrise Lakeshore Grassland — 5:30 AM at 3,200 m for Fre | High-speed rail 2 hours, fewer crowds and beautiful scenery, personally tested 8 hidden gems | First time visiting Xining? Don’t join a tour group if you can avoid it. If I can warn even one person, I will | Zen moments under the winter sun | Real shots of Xining’s little Kyoto Ø | Explore the Golden Poplar Feast in Qinghai: A Northwest Autumn Epic | Avoid the crowds in August with these off-the-beaten-path spots that are affordable and cool | Xining group day tour｜5:30 AM meetup turned out to be a magical group! | The perfect photo spot in the waterfall frame | Qinghai’s hidden gem Longyang Gorge fully revealed: these 3 routes are amazing! | Xining three-day leisure trip | miss Qinghai Lake but still enjoy a unique experience! | Summer trip to Haibei-Haixi-Xining is totally worth it—here’s a complete guide to copy | Proven cool and less crowded places to visit in August, reachable by high-speed train without the hassle or fatigue | The seriously underrated small city in Qinghai with emerald Yellow River + stunning colorful Danxia! | Escape 40℃! Step into a 19℃ landscape painting and take your family on a refreshing getaway | Looking for a less crowded place to stay for 3 days in August? This cool little town is perfect | Already missing the off-season northwest, 7-day highlights tour | Regret not seeing this sooner! How to spend summer vacation with kids without crowds and save money | A reverse travel guide to small towns: fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, and affordable prices | Stop squeezing into crowded trendy cities. These 3 off-the-beaten-path places are so unknown that no one even recognizes their social media check-ins | Slow travel in Xining, 5-day public transport version | Tibetan | Seriously! 8 budget trips in August, less than CNY 1,000 per person | The Qinghai-Gansu loop is almost over, but we found places we want to visit again | Avoid the summer crowds—this cool little town is so refreshing | Reverse summer travel! These 8 hidden gems have fewer crowds and less hassle | This underrated city is accessible by high-speed rail and saves you money. It’s perfect for a summer trip | Regret not discovering this sooner! Summer escapes with an average temperature of 20℃ for just over 200 yuan
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) | Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off service | Small group tour of 10 people + Qinghai Chaka Salt Lake day trip | Multilingual options available | Qinghai 1-day tour Kumbum Monastery + Tibetan Culture Museum + admire the 618 m Tibetan culture thangka | Qinghai Lake & Golden Silver Grassland One-Day Tour | Optional Stop at Chaka Salt Lake | Private VIP Car or Shared Group Tours Available | One-Day Private Tour to Chaka Salt Lake (Departing from Xining) | Depart from Xining: Laji Mountain, Qinghai Lake & Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains) Day Tour with Private Car & Tickets Included | Depart from Xining: Kumbum Monastery Half-Day Tour with Private Car Service & Tickets Included | 1-day private tour of Qinghai lake (departing from Xining) | China XNN Xining Caojiapu Airport VIP lounge | Lounge | VIP | Domestic departures/waiting lounge | China XNN Xining Caojiapu Airport VIP lounge | Lounge | VIP | Domestic departures/waiting lounge | Xining Kumbum Monastery + Qinghai Lake + Golden Silver Prairie day tour (Sacred lake and ancient monastery, gold and silver in harmony) | Xining Ganshika Snow Mountain + Lianxin Lake + Colorful Ice Falls Day Tour: Private Car Service with Tickets Included | Door-to-door pickup|1-day tour to Kanbula geological forest park, Zongkha holy lake and glass viewing bridge | Qinghai, China | VIP lounge at Xining Caojiapu International Airport | Xining round-trip Qinghai Lake private small group 1-day tour | Plateau blue gem · Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains) · lakeside light travel | Xining Qinghai-Tibet plateau wildlife park - Puning pearl line | 1-day tour to Chaka salt lake with private charter (departing from Xining) | 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 | Xining to Chaka · Qinghai Lake salt lake private 1-day tour | Qinghai Lake · Xiangpi Mountain · Sky mirror | Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off service • No shopping stops | Small group tour of 8 people: Lajishan Mountain + Riyue Mountain + Qinghai Lake and Erlangjian Scenic Area | Xining Laji Mountain + Kumbum Monastery + Zongkala Tse Half-Day Tour - Visit Three Iconic Landmarks in Half a Day | Huangyuan trip moments[Photo shooting services including photos, short videos, promotional videos, graduation photos, family-friendly portraits, wedding photos with all raw images provided] | Door-to-door pickup | Qinghai 1-day tour Kumbum Monastery + Guide Ashigong National Geological Park | Xining Laji Mountain and Zongka Laze Half-Day Tour: Private Car [Flexible Departure!] | Trip Moments in Xining[One-on-One Following Shots, Street Photography, Aerial Photography, Candid Shots, Wedding Photography/Multilingual Translator Photographer/Photography & Videography] | Xining Kumbum Monastery Half-Day Tour: Private Car Transfer [Flexible Departure!] | Qinghai lake private chartered tour (departing from Xining) | 1-day featured tour to Qinghai Lake | Xining premium family-friendly private charter 1-day tour: Qinghai lake Erlangjian scenic area ~ Wenjia ranch experience