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One-day tour of Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, and Riyue Mountain in Xining
Tours • From Xining

One-day tour of Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, and Riyue Mountain in Xining

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฿ 1,232
Xining Chaka Salt Lake & Qinghai Lake Multi-Day Small Group Tour
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Xining Chaka Salt Lake & Qinghai Lake Multi-Day Small Group Tour

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Qinghai Lake + Chaka Salt Lake 1-Day Tour (Round trip from Xining)
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Qinghai Lake + Chaka Salt Lake 1-Day Tour (Round trip from Xining)

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Klook China Qinghai & Gansu Private Customized Tour (Chaka Salt Lake
Tours • From Lanzhou, Xining, Hohhot

Klook China Qinghai & Gansu Private Customized Tour (Chaka Salt Lake

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Xining Qinghai Lake & Chaka Salt Lake Full-Day Tour
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Xining Qinghai Lake & Chaka Salt Lake Full-Day Tour

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฿ 2,328
Xining Qinghai Lake and Zhangye Danxia 4-Day Private Tour
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Xining Qinghai Lake and Zhangye Danxia 4-Day Private Tour

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 Qinghai-Gansu Loop | 9-Day Silk Road (Round Trip from Lanzhou)
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Qinghai-Gansu Loop | 9-Day Silk Road (Round Trip from Lanzhou)

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Qinghai-Gansu Grand Circle Line - 7-Day Private Luxury Tour
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Qinghai-Gansu Grand Circle Line - 7-Day Private Luxury Tour

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Qinghai Lake + Chaka + Mogao Caves: 8-Day Private Tour
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Qinghai Lake + Chaka + Mogao Caves: 8-Day Private Tour

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Xining Qinghai Lake & Mogao Grottoes Small Group Tour
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Xining Qinghai Lake & Mogao Grottoes Small Group Tour

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Xining Private Day Tour (Sun and Moon Mountain + Qinghai Lake )
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Xining Private Day Tour (Sun and Moon Mountain + Qinghai Lake )

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฿ 1,113
Qinghai-Gansu Small Loop RV Private 6-Day Tour (Zhangye Danxia + Chaka Salt Lake + Qinghai Lake Cycling + Mati Temple)
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Hotels in Xining

Holiday Inn Express Xining Railway Station
Hotels • Xining

Holiday Inn Express Xining Railway Station

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From ฿ 1,549.7
Holiday Inn Xining Hot-Spring by IHG
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Holiday Inn Xining Hot-Spring by IHG

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★ 4.2 (9)
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Jinjiang International Hotel
Hotels • Xining

Jinjiang International Hotel

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฿ 1,791.5
BONDING Love Hotel
Hotels • Xining

BONDING Love Hotel

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Love Space Theme Hotel (Xining Haihu Tangdao Branch)
Hotels • Xining

Love Space Theme Hotel (Xining Haihu Tangdao Branch)

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From ฿ 468.5
Xining Sanyu Hotel
Hotels • Xining

Xining Sanyu Hotel

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From ฿ 1,839.9
Wanda Vista Xining
Hotels • Xining

Wanda Vista Xining

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From ฿ 2,316.9
Anning Hotel
Hotels • Xining

Anning Hotel

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From ฿ 232.0
Campanile Hotel Xining Railway Station
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Campanile Hotel Xining Railway Station

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Hilton Garden Inn Xining Chengdong
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Hilton Garden Inn Xining Chengdong

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From ฿ 1,688.8
Fwinchine International Hotel
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Fwinchine International Hotel

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From ฿ 502.5
Love Space Theme Hotel
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Love Space Theme Hotel

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Reviews of Xining activities

Rudy ******
2026-07-13 01:10:53
Fantastic 5.0
good tour guide … she is helpfull and arranged the tour running well. journey is quite long took 10 hours for round trip. views is magnificent worth to see
she ******
2026-06-22 15:02:22
Fantastic 5.0
Driver followed our planned itinerary and brought us to clean rest stops throughout the trip. However, the journey was extremely tiring with long driving hours every day. The driver appeared to be unwell and was coughing throughout the trip, which affected the overall experience. We were also dropped at the wrong hotel on the last day and had to contact the driver to return and pick us up. Overall, the trip was completed as planned but the experience could have been better organised.
Ai *********
2026-07-05 06:13:44
Fantastic 5.0
The place was nice to visit. Chaka late is far from xinjng town best to stay a night at Chaka to relax and enjoy. hotel room was clean and big with humidifier. Outside hotel there are plenty of food n drinks and small supermarket. The food there was mostly lamb and beef for the protein and of course they do have vege. people there are mostly Muslim Chinese. The weather was lovely, a bit dry, remember to bring rich moisturiser. The morning temperatures around 9 degrees. By noon, it was around 18 to 19 degrees. It was a nice place to explore and walk around, especially Lake Chaka. I had a wonderful time there, walking around the lake in those waterproof boots with deposit. hop on and off on the train that bring you round the lake. It was a unique experience. for. communicate chinese with the driver. Experienced driver the ride was smooth and comfortable. we passed by a herd of lambs on the way back. driver used a route that we can view the nice scenery on the way to the Lake.
Hee *******
2026-06-05 15:01:02
Fantastic 5.0
Our guide, Xiao Guan, was easygoing and cheerful, and very talkative. He shared local customs and traditions throughout the journey, making the long drives full of laughter. What was most impressive was his thoughtfulness: before we got out at each attraction, he would provide detailed touring tips in advance. He also flexibly adjusted our itinerary based on the weather and available time. Along the way, he didn't forget to recommend authentic local dishes, and thanks to him, we discovered several small eateries known only to locals. With him, the entire trip was worry-free and enjoyable. Highly recommended!

Quick facts about Xining

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    No time difference

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  • Best time to visit

    Warm weather suitable for exploring cultural and natural attractions.

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