Title: Visit Xining: Best of Xining Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Xining](https://expedia.ca/Xining-Hotels.d3865.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Xining](https://expedia.ca/Xining-Vacation-Rentals.d3865.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Xining](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Xining.d3865.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Xining](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Xining.d3865.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Xining Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Xining.d3865.Car-Rental-Guide)[Xining Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Xining.d3865.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Xining ## Travel Guide ![eight white pagoda in qinghai kumbum monastery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3865/ba6a0ae6-f30c-418d-be73-0a3aeb7149db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![eight white pagoda in qinghai kumbum monastery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3865/ba6a0ae6-f30c-418d-be73-0a3aeb7149db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Night Shot Cityscape Bridge Xining City Qinghai Province China](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3865/9ea8de33-2d48-4702-8a62-5eb678814e47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial photography of Laoye Mountain in Datong County, Xining City, Qinghai Province](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3865/0a0e7fff-033f-4f3d-bacd-79082263be9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kumbum Monastery, one of the most important temples in Tibetan Buddhism.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000391382/e43897da-9856-4f72-93a6-351245510691.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Xining Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Xining ![Skyscrapers morning view in Xining, Qinghai province, China](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939578373/340744d2-bcde-4c0a-b423-f016a4cf5a62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Xining City Centre You'll enjoy the mountain views and restaurants in Xining City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Huangshui River or Xining Nanshan Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Xining-Xining-City-Centre.dx553248635939578373) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chengxi District You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Chengxi District. You might want to make time for a stop at Tibetan Plateau Wildlife Zoo or Huangshui River. [](https://expedia.ca/Xining-Chengxi-District.dx553248635939579540) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chengbei District You might make a stop by Huangshui River while you're exploring Chengbei District. [](https://expedia.ca/Xining-Chengbei-District.dx553248635976002707) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chengdong Qu Visitors to Chengdong Qu like its museums and historic sites, and Huangshui River is a sight worth a stop. [](https://expedia.ca/Xining-Chengdong-Qu.dx3000749676) - Xining Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Xining ![Holiday Inn Express Xining Railway Station by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69010000/69002600/69002582/04c88e49_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Xining Railway Station by IHG No.145, Huzhu West Road, Xining Stay at this hotel in Xining. Enjoy free breakfast. Popular attractions Xining Nanshan Mountain and Xining Nanshan Park are located nearby. 4/10 (1 review) Poor customer service Reviewed on May 21, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=69002582&PinnedHotelID=69002582&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3865) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=69002582&PinnedHotelID=69002582&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3865) ![Sofitel Xining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11460000/11451200/11451152/85e8cef7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sofitel Xining 63 Wu Si Xi Rd, Chengxi District Xining Qinghai CA $104 CA $121 total Feb 14 - Feb 15 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Xining. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Tibetan Plateau Wildlife Zoo and ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (50 reviews) Great hotel and customer service. Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=11451152&PinnedHotelID=11451152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3865) ![Holiday Inn Xining Hot-Spring by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35520000/35516900/35516854/fc4c7bc1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Xining Hot-Spring by IHG No. 31 Linhe Road, Chengzhong District Xining Qinghai CA $56 CA $65 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Xining. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Qinghai Tibet Cultural Centre ... 8/10 Very Good! (11 reviews) Most of the advertised elements (spa, dining, conference rooms) are not completed yet or closed for repairs. Hotel was <5% occupied when we were there, and the limited staff were using the hotel for other commercial activities. We left after one night. We recommend avoiding this property. Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=35516854&PinnedHotelID=35516854&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3865) [See all 60 properties in Xining](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3865) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Sebel Xi Ning - Managed by Sofitel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11580000/11573300/11573247/ec07e59b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sebel Xi Ning - Managed by Sofitel 63 Wu Si Xi Road Xining Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Xining. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Tibetan Plateau Wildlife Zoo ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (76 reviews) The hotel was incredible in every way. The rooms large and well appointed, the staff were helpful in every way, and the overall facility and services were excellent. Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Xining-Hotels-The-Sebel-Xi-Ning-Managed-By-Sofitel.h11573247.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Xining](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3865&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Xining-Dongguan-Mosque-Xining.d553248621532751047.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dongguan Great Mosque Dongguan Great Mosque is just one of the places to see in Xining, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Dongguan-Great-Mosque-Xining.d6098120.Vacation-Attraction) #### Xining Nanshan Mountain Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Xining Nanshan Mountain during your travels in Chengzhong Qu. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. 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