Xining Travel Guide

Xining Travel Guide

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Qinghai Lake

Qinghai Lake

People of the bustling cities may find peace, fresh air and idyllic surroundings on the Qinghai-Tibet highland. The fluffy white clouds, purely blue sky, vista of vast grassland on which flocks of sheep and herds of yaks are grazing, creates a sanctuary free from the turmoil of modern cities. On this mystical, unspoiled land, travelers will find Xining-capital of Qinghai Province. Situated at the northeast of Qinghai province, Xining lies at the junction of the Lanzhou-Qinghai and the Qinghai-Tibet railway with good transportation. Bordering the harsh Tibet highland, Xining is 2,260 meters above sea level but climate there is much better than that of Tibet. Enjoying a good location surrounded by high mountains, the city has a relatively comfortable climate with neither bone-chilling winter nor sweltering summer and the annually temperature there is about 6 centigrade. Summer in Xining is an ideal season for tourists who can enjoy fresh and crisp weather. Xining was once an important ...Read More »

 

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Xining Quick Facts
  • Chinese Name: 西宁
  • Chinese Pinyin: xin ning
  • Location: Northwest of China
  • Latitude: 36°38' N
  • Longitude : 106°45' E
  • Elevation: 2261.2M (142.7 FT)
  • Time Zone : (UTC+8)
  • Area Code: 0971
  • Population: 197.92million
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