Xining is a hub for all transportation within Qinghai Province, and also the city which connects the province with the outside world. It has excellent transportation links, and is accessible by air, train and bus. 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's bar scene is not as developed as that of other Chinese cities, but there is still fun to be had. The night market streets are great places to go for a beer and snacks before bed, and there are a number of cafes and KTV parlors open late if you are ... 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>>

Dashizi 大十字商业区 The core of Xining’s downtown area, it is home to more than 300 shops and restaurants. There are a number of large department stores and bookshops, as well as two famous snack streets. Add: Dashizi, Xining Dongguan Street ... Read More>>

Vital Statistics (2006) GDP: RMB 28.16 billion GDP per Capita: RMB 13,326 Economic Growth Rate: 14.5% Population: 1.27 million (urban) - 0.86 million (rural) FDI: US$3.69 billion Annual Average Wage: RMB 20,984 Government Effectiveness Rating: 103rd 2006 ... 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>>

The total area of Xining is 7,649 square kilometers: the urbanised area covers around 380 square kilometers. The city has a population of 2.2 million, of which 1.4 million live in urban areas. Males account for a population of 1,136,779 (51.47%) and females ... Read More>>

There are two kinds of buses in Xining: Buses servicing downtown districts are larger, costing 1 RMB or 0.7 RMB with an IC card. Smaller mini-buses connect the city center with suburbs and the new zone of the Southern District. These trips cost 0.5 RMB for ... Read More>>

Xining lies in the eastern edge of Qinghai-Tibet plateau and the upper reaches of Huangshui River (a branch of the Yellow River) at 101°49 '17'' East Longitude and 36°34'13'' North Latitude,. It sits in the Hehuang Valley surrounded by mountains on ... Read More>>

• GDP: RMB 77.07 billion (2011) • Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 15,842 (2011) • Economic Growth Rate: 15% (2011) • Resident Population: 2.208 million (2010) • Unemployment Rate: 4.3% (2011) • Enrollment ... 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>>

Visitors to Xining should come prepared for extremes! During the day, the UV effect of the sun is magnified by altitude, so it is important to wear a high-factor sunscreen to avoid sunburn. At night, the temperature plummets as cloud cover is minimal. Smart ... Read More>>

Daxin Jie 大新街 Daxin Jie Night Market is the best place to go for good local snacks in Xining. Hours of operation are from 5pm to midnight. Add: Chengzhong District, Xining Shuijing Lane Market 水井巷 Also known as the ‘100 flavor street’, ... 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>>

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 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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>