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Xining Travel Guide 2025: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | December, 2025
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Things to do in Xining
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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Xining Wildlife Park
4.6/53,408 Reviews
Dongguan Mosque
4.4/51,073 Reviews
Dream of Paradise
4.7/53,447 Reviews
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
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Xining dishes and foodie spots.
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QingZhen Yi Xin Mutton ShouZhua Guan (HuaYuan North Street)
4.5/5657 Reviews
DE LU
4.3/5198 Reviews
BAOHULU
4.4/5327 Reviews
Yiranxuan Qinghai Special Food
4.6/551 Reviews
西宁伊尔顿国际饭店·中餐厅
4.0/510 Reviews
Shalihai Catering Food City
4.3/5141 Reviews
QingZhen De Xiao Kang Rou
4.4/568 Reviews
Ma Yong Hua Dong Xiang Finger Food Gourmet
5.0/513 Reviews
Ma Zhong Shi Fu (Mo Jia Jie)
3.2/5221 Reviews
EAT FOOD
5.0/58 Reviews
清真·雅居炕羊排
4.8/539 Reviews
陆记源·青海土火锅(饮马街店)
4.2/569 Reviews
Xining Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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"Three-Day Journey: The Poetry and Distance on the Qinghai Lake Loop"
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Wild Qinghai blockbuster! Be a Western cowboy for a day at Wusute Water Yadan
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Highland Summer Capital · Treasure Hotel
西寧城東萬達美華酒店
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Best of Xining
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Lanzhou Wildlife Park
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Xinglongshan Ski Field
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Hexi Metropolis
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Popular Types of Attractions in Xining
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Popular Restaurants in Xining
DE LU | BAOHULU | Yiranxuan Qinghai Special Food | 西宁伊尔顿国际饭店·中餐厅 | Shalihai Catering Food City | QingZhen De Xiao Kang Rou | Ma Yong Hua Dong Xiang Finger Food Gourmet | Ma Zhong Shi Fu (Mo Jia Jie) | EAT FOOD | 清真·雅居炕羊排 | 陆记源·青海土火锅(饮马街店) | Qinghaimingchigazhangwa Barbecue (haihuzongdian) | Qingya Loumian Pian Kangyangpai | 伊帆食府地方特色美食 | 祁记手工面片坊(力盟店) | Yajunyanggaorou (haihu) | QING SHAN NIANG PI | BNP | ma er sha | QING HAI TU HUO GUO GUO JI CUN DIAN | 清真尕穆萨美食城总店 | 宁茶·西宁特色奶茶(北家姓总店) | 妥穆洒东乡手抓美食 | 天全唐王米粉(海湖店) | E. Area Lao Bai Tuo Tui Gu Tea Meal | ZHONGFAYUAN | 清真·西湖银峰中餐厅(西宁店) | Quan Er Tou Za Sui Xia Du Fu Di Br. | Halal·Dong La black charcoal Roast Lamb Leg (Shitong·guoji branch) | Yue Bin Lou
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More Things To Do in Xining
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