Time zone
GMT +08:00
No time difference
Currency
Chinese Yuan
1GBP = 8.88CNY
Official languages
Chinese
Best time to visit
MAY - SEP
Warm weather suitable for exploring cultural and natural attractions.
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Top things to do in Xining
Klook Chinese Mainland Qinghai & Gansu Private Customized Tour (Chaka Salt Lake / Mingsha Mountain / Dunhuang / Qinghai Lake)
Private tour
English guided
Private group
(13) • 200+ booked
Free
One-day tour of Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, and Riyue Mountain in Xining
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(12) • 100+ booked
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£ 32.85
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Xining Chaka Salt Lake & Qinghai Lake 2-Day Small Group Tour
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(12) • 50+ booked
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£ 108.75
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Xining Chaka Salt Lake, Qinghai Lake & Riyue Mountain Day Tour
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(2)
From
£ 45.49
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Xining Qinghai Lake & Chaka Salt Lake Full-Day Tour
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English guided
Free cancellation
From
£ 62.25
Qinghai Lake + Chaka + Mogao Caves: 8-Day Private Tour
Private tour
Private group
From
£ 662.79
Qinghai-Gansu Loop | 9-Day Silk Road (Round Trip from Lanzhou)
Hotel pick-up
Private tour
Afternoon departure
(6)
£ 940.10
Xining Qinghai Lake & Chaka Salt Lake Small Group Experience
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£ 64.29
Qinghai-Gansu Grand Circle Line - 7-Day Private Luxury Tour
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Private tour
English guided
£ 744.49
Qinghai + Gansu 7-Day Private Tour | Natural Wonders and Silk Road Cultural Journey (Accepts Foreign Guests)
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Private tour
Private group
£ 761.60
Xining Riyue Mountain + Qinghai Lake + Chaka Salt Lake One Day Tour (Chinese/English Speaking Guide + Private Chartered Car)
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Private tour
English guided
(23)
£ 36.35
Hotels in Xining
Jinjiang Inn Pinshang Xining Wusi West Road New Hualian Squire Branch
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£ 11.73
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£ 30.58
Nihao Hotel Xining Central Square
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£ 16.80
Atour Hotel Xining Xinghai Road Central Plaza
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£ 32.09
Yitel Xining Wangfujing Shuijing Lane Night Market
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£ 13.53
Home Inn Neo Xining Outlets Town
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£ 16.80
Motel Xining West Street Wangfujing
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£ 12.06
HanTing Premium Hotel (Xining Tangdao Wanda Plaza)
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£ 29.31
Vienna Hotel Xining Shengli Road Branch
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£ 15.14
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£ 17.81
Ji Hotel Xining Railway Station West Square
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£ 29.98
Reviews of Xining activities
Patrisha *******
2026-10-08 23:42:01
I love this place! Initially planned to stay here only for 6 days, but I decided to extend my stay because it’s very comfortable and the service was very nice.
NIAN *************
2026-11-02 15:38:11
My friend and I traveled around Gansu and Qinghai by hiring a car with a driver through Klook. Everything was well-organized. Driver Liu was very kind, attentive, and had great driving skills. Highly recommended.
Pompi **
2026-07-05 06:13:44
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
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!
Пользователь Klook
2026-08-14 08:25:58
What a wonderful tour! My wife and I visited the Grand Loop for the first time, and these are truly unique places: delightful salt lakes, dunes, yaks and other animals, colorful mountains, the opportunity to experience local traditions and art, and to try the national cuisine.
Special thanks to the agency for organizing the trip, and to our guide and driver, who were always helpful in every way and took our interests into account.
The only thing to keep in mind is the rather long distances between attractions. You should be prepared for this and be patient, because what you see will surely stay in your memory forever.
Thank you!
X **
2026-07-30 02:36:03
Our small group, originally for 2-10 people, ended up with only 6, so there was plenty of space and it was very comfortable. Our driver, Brother Biao, was excellent; he drove safely and was very easy to get along with, always checking in on everyone. The scenery in Qinghai is incredibly vast and expansive, with green grasslands as far as the eye can see. We also got to experience horseback riding and wearing Tibetan clothing. The weather was pleasant, and overall, we were extremely satisfied! We'll definitely choose a longer trip next time if we have the chance.
AKAHO ****
2026-09-13 12:02:55
This is an excellent tour that efficiently covers the highlights. The driver and guide do not speak English at all. Since the movement within the tourist spots is predetermined, it would be even better if you prepare a map in English, print it, include information, and leave space to write down the meeting times on-site.
Davion *******
2026-10-03 23:01:19
Very smooth private tour from Xining. The driver was careful on the mountain roads and the guide explained everything in good English. Qinghai Lake is huge and the colour of the water is amazing. A long day, but totally worth it.
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