Xining, China
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Xining 西宁

Base camp for Qinghai Lake and the Tibetan plateau

Best time
Jun–Sep
Stay
1–2 days
Getting here
1h 20m by train from Lanzhou

Guide status

We’re still cross-checking local tips for Xining. Full guide coming soon — meanwhile see Beijing, Shanghai or Shenzhen.