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Qinghai

2025 Qinghai Travel Guide: Weather, Transportation, Popular Attractions, and Everything You Need (Updated 2025 2)

About Qinghai

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Popular Destinations

Qinghai Lake
Xining
Golmud
Delingha

Things to do in Qinghai

What to Do

Looking for things to do in Qinghai? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Chaka Salt Lake

Chaka Salt Lake

4.3/512,160 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Kumbum Monastery

Kumbum Monastery

4.6/511,365 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum

Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum

4.8/54,906 Reviews
"Museums"
"Exhibitions"
Qinghai Lake

Qinghai Lake

4.5/53,927 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Wu Su Te (Water) Yadan Geological Park

Wu Su Te (Water) Yadan Geological Park

4.4/52,511 Reviews
"Hiking"
"Natural scenery"
Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains)

Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains)

4.4/5716 Reviews
"Mountain climbing"
Xining Wildlife Park

Xining Wildlife Park

4.5/51,291 Reviews
Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area

Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area

4.6/52,190 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
"Mountain climbing"
Chaka Sky No.1 Scenic Area

Chaka Sky No.1 Scenic Area

4.3/51,121 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Emerald Lake

Emerald Lake

4.3/5353 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Hoh Xil Nature Reserve

Hoh Xil Nature Reserve

4.7/5134 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Nature Museum

Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Nature Museum

4.3/5429 Reviews
"Museums"
"Science & technology museums"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Qinghai, 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 Qinghai dishes and foodie spots.
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清真尕穆萨美食城总店

清真尕穆萨美食城总店

5.0/54 Reviews
Avg. AED36/person
"Halal"
"Open Late"
西宁伊尔顿国际饭店·中餐厅

西宁伊尔顿国际饭店·中餐厅

4.6/56 Reviews
Avg. AED66/person
"Northwest China Cuisine"
DE LU

DE LU

4.4/564 Reviews
Avg. AED6/person
"Bakeries"
"Time-honored Brand"
Yiranxuan Qinghai Special Food

Yiranxuan Qinghai Special Food

4.7/545 Reviews
Avg. AED47/person
"Halal"
Qinghaimingchigazhangwa Barbecue (haihuzongdian)

Qinghaimingchigazhangwa Barbecue (haihuzongdian)

4.3/517 Reviews
Avg. AED46/person
"Barbeque"
"Open Late"
下杨家青海土火锅(状元里店)

下杨家青海土火锅(状元里店)

4.8/55 Reviews
Avg. AED34/person
"Hot Pot"
EAT FOOD

EAT FOOD

5.0/54 Reviews
Avg. AED42/person
"Halal"
"Open Late"
玉树查拉牦牛酸奶(中泰店)

玉树查拉牦牛酸奶(中泰店)

5.0/57 Reviews
Avg. AED10/person
"Bakeries"
"Afternoon Tea"
ma er sha

ma er sha

4.7/541 Reviews
Avg. AED16/person
"Snacks"
QingZhen De Xiao Kang Rou

QingZhen De Xiao Kang Rou

4.4/535 Reviews
Avg. AED42/person
"Halal"
"Open Late"
QingZhen Yi Xin Mutton ShouZhua Guan (HuaYuan North Street)

QingZhen Yi Xin Mutton ShouZhua Guan (HuaYuan North Street)

4.5/5163 Reviews
Avg. AED42/person
"Halal"
"Filming Locations"

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5-Day Tour of Xining, Qinghai Lake, and Chaka Salt Lake

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Qinghai's Famous U-shaped Road Trip Guide

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4-Day Tour of Qinghai Lake and Qarhan Salt Lake: Your Go-To Guide

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Xining, a place worth visiting again and again

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Travel Checklist for the Year of the Snake | A Trip to Gansu and Qinghai is a Must.

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3-Day Xining-Qinghai Lake-Chaka Salt Lake Itinerary

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4-Day Tour of Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture—A Super Detailed Guide

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