Visitors may find the nightlife in Xining limited, but there are several venues worth checking out. Central to the nightlife in Xining is Qinghai Hotel, which boasts a ''Disco club'' as well as several places to eat. The Guotai Club (Wenhua Road; No.1 bus) ... Read More>>
Carpets (Ditan) 地毯 Yak Butter Sculptures (Suyouhua) 酥油花 Caterpillar Fungus Wine (Chongcao Jiu) 虫草酒 Pilose Antler (Lurong) 鹿茸 Huangzhong Colored Stones (Huangzhong Kunlun Caishi) 湟中昆仑彩石 Tibetan Knives (Zangdao) 藏刀 Silverware (Yinqi) 银器 ... Read More>>
Like most Chinese cities, Xining has a large selection of department stores and shopping centers, all of which provide a similar range of merchandise, from clothing and shoes to electronics. The real attraction in Xining when it comes to shopping, however, ... Read More>>
There is a great selection of snack foods available in Xining, which take influences from Muslim, Chinese and Tibetan cuisines. Fresh yoghourt, fried lamb tenderloin and roasted lamb are highly recommended, and can all be found all over the place. One of ... Read More>>
Flagelliform Nostoc (Facai) 发菜 Lamb Cooked with Sliced Mushroom (Yangrou Mogupian) 羊肉蘑菇片 Chicken Cooked with Caterpillar Fungus (Danbai Chongcai Ji) 蛋白虫草鸡 Lamb Tenderloin (Fengwo Liji) 蜂窝里脊 Yuanyang Furong Facai (Yuanyang Furong Facai) ... Read More>>
Qinghai food is characterized by distinct flavors and hearty meals designed to ward off hunger in the cool mountain climate. Many dishes from the region incorporate medicinal ingredients typically used in TCM, like aweto fungus. The local cuisine relies ... Read More>>
The city of Xining houses a variety of religious buildings whose diversity may surprise any causal traveler unfamiliar with the cultural diversity of the region. Ta'er Monastery, Beichan Temple and Dongguan Mosque are three of the most important religious ... Read More>>
Xining is the diverse and surprising capital of the Qinghai Province, and sits on the eastern edge of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. This ancient highland city acts as a gateway into Tibet and was a commercial hub on the ancient ''Silk Road''. Xining has been ... Read More>>
Xining Airport (formerly known as Xining Caojiabao Airport) is located 29 kilometers (18 miles) from the city center. Domestic flights leave daily to Beijing (2 hrs), Shanghai (4 hrs), Shenzhen (4 hrs), Xi'an (1 hr) and Chengdu (1.5 hrs), and less regular ... Read More>>
Entering Xining by road is very easy: all major freight is still taken by road, as is most local passenger transport. Xining Long Distance Bus Station dominates the transportation within Xining. In the morning, buses leave for Dunhuang and Liujiaxia in ... Read More>>
Xining Railway Station is the starting point for one of the most scenic train journeys in China. In 2006, the highest railroad in the world was opened to provide a transport link between Xining and Lhasa in Tibet. The train winds its way through 1972 ... Read More>>
There are several different taxi firms operating in Xining. The newer Santana, Fukang and Xuetielong taxis are easy to spot, having been painted bright green. The older red Xiali taxis are still in operation, accounting for over half of the cabs in the ... Read More>>
Many companies provide car rental services, which visitors would be well advised to take advantage of when traveling around an area as vast as Qinghai. During holidays and festivals such as golden weeks visitors are strongly advised to book ahead. Price for ... Read More>>
China Country Code Number: 0086 Xining City Code Number: 0971 Emergency & Most Commonly Used Fire: 119 Police: 110 Time Inquiry: 12117 Weather Forecast: 12121 Local Telephone Directory: 114 Reporting Traffic Accident: 122 China Telecom: 10000 China ... Read More>>
