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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

Private tour
English guided
Private group
Free cancellation
★ 5.0 (10) • 100+ booked
Free
Xining Chaka Salt Lake & Qinghai Lake Multi-Day Small Group Tour
Tours • From Xining

Xining Chaka Salt Lake & Qinghai Lake Multi-Day Small Group Tour

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (11) • 50+ booked
From € 107.75
20 off
Sale
Qinghai Lake + Chaka Salt Lake 1-Day Tour (Round trip from Xining)
Tours • From Xining

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

Small group
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (6) • 100+ booked
€ 43.79
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

Free cancellation
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★ 4.6 (11) • 100+ booked
€ 32.55
Xining Chaka Salt Lake, Qinghai Lake & Riyue Mountain Day Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • From Xining

Xining Chaka Salt Lake, Qinghai Lake & Riyue Mountain Day Tour

Free cancellation
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New Activity
€ 45.05
Qinghai-Gansu Grand Circle Line - 7-Day Private Luxury Tour
Tours • From Xining

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

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Private tour
English guided
Private group
From € 737.55
50 off
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Xining Qinghai Lake & Mogao Grottoes Small Group Tour
Tours • From Xining

Xining Qinghai Lake & Mogao Grottoes Small Group Tour

Small group
€ 600.09
Xining Kanbula National Forest Park Full-Day Adventure
Tours • From Xining

Xining Kanbula National Forest Park Full-Day Adventure

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€ 89.49
Qinghai-Gansu Small Loop RV Private 6-Day Tour (Zhangye Danxia + Chaka Salt Lake + Qinghai Lake Cycling + Mati Temple)
From € 728.55
Xining Qinghai Lake & Chaka Salt Lake Full-Day Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • From Xining

Xining Qinghai Lake & Chaka Salt Lake Full-Day Tour

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Free cancellation
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€ 60.00
Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Menyuan Flower Sea 3-Day Lake Tour (Nomadic Experience + 2-10 people mini group + Foreigners optional)
Tours • From Xining

Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Menyuan Flower Sea 3-Day Lake Tour (Nomadic Experience + 2-10 people mini group + Foreigners optional)

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 5.0 (3) • 50+ booked
€ 202.65
Xining Qinghai Lake and Zhangye Danxia 4-Day Private Tour
Tours • From Xining

Xining Qinghai Lake and Zhangye Danxia 4-Day Private Tour

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Private tour
English guided
Private group
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From € 392.35

Hotels in Xining

BONDING Love Hotel
Hotels • Xining

BONDING Love Hotel

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From € 27.35
Love Space Theme Hotel (Xining Haihu Tangdao Branch)
Hotels • Xining

Love Space Theme Hotel (Xining Haihu Tangdao Branch)

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From € 19.29
Holiday Inn Express Xining Railway Station
Hotels • Xining

Holiday Inn Express Xining Railway Station

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€ 49.85
Anning Hotel
Hotels • Xining

Anning Hotel

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From € 12.70
Baide Business Hotel (Civic Center)
Hotels • Xining

Baide Business Hotel (Civic Center)

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From € 16.62
Xining Kangrong Business Hotel
Hotels • Xining

Xining Kangrong Business Hotel

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From € 17.08
€ 17.25
Love Space Theme Hotel
Hotels • Xining

Love Space Theme Hotel

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From € 20.59
Sofitel Xining
Hotels • Xining

Sofitel Xining

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★ 4.5 (50)
From € 82.52
20 off
Xana Lite Hotel (Xining Xinqian Wangfujing Plaza)
Hotels • Xining

Xana Lite Hotel (Xining Xinqian Wangfujing Plaza)

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From € 36.85
Xining Haoli Hotel (Xining Railway Station Branch)
Hotels • Xining

Xining Haoli Hotel (Xining Railway Station Branch)

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€ 21.18
€ 21.39
Holiday Inn Xining Datong
Hotels • Xining

Holiday Inn Xining Datong

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From € 39.85
XiWang Hotel (Xining Xinqian International High-Speed Railway Station)
From € 46.64

Reviews of Xining activities

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!
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

Xining at a glance

When is the busiest time for Xining activities?

Book earlier for peak months

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
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+100%
Typical
-100%
-92%
Jan
-96% Quietest
Feb
-90%
Mar
-59%
Apr
+19%
May
-1%
Jun
+87%
Jul
Busiest +140%
Aug
+94%
Sep
-14%
Oct
-83%
Nov
-86%
Dec

Demand peaks in August (about +140% vs a typical month) while February is the quietest (roughly 96% below a typical month); travellers from the Philippines should book early for August and expect easier availability in February. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Xining cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget. Prices in USD.

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Avg $291 Priciest $639 Cheapest $36
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

November is typically the cheapest month for activities (around USD 36), roughly 94% below the priciest month in July; this aligns with the quiet season, so visiting in November can give both lower prices and fewer crowds. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

6 daysLast-minute
19 daysTypical
36 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 19 days ahead, so there’s moderate planning involved; with August as the peak month, consider booking earlier than usual to secure choices. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Xining

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1EUR = 7.80CNY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Warm weather suitable for exploring cultural and natural attractions.

  • Recommended trip duration

What to know before visiting Xining

Discover Xining City’s highlights and seasonality

Xining City draws most Klook bookings for tours and cultural experiences, with demand rising and falling through the year. Activity choices skew toward guided tours and region-focused day trips, and the city’s booking rhythm shows a clear high season in late summer.

Best times to visit and what to expect

According to Klook booking data, the busiest month is August while February sees the lowest demand. Prices peak around July and remain high in August and September, then drift down through autumn to reach their lowest point in November. For lower prices and smaller crowds, plan travel around November or other autumn months; if you want the busiest atmosphere and more on offer, aim for July–September when demand and prices are higher. Note that demand and price roughly move together in the peak window, with both higher in mid to late summer.

Tips for travellers from the Philippines

Most travellers from the Philippines tend to book about three weeks ahead, with typical bookings made around 19 days in advance and a short last-minute window of roughly six days. If you have a flexible short trip (a week or less), many experiences can still be arranged at short notice; for travel during July–September, consider booking earlier to lock in tours. Use Klook to compare options and secure guided tours a few weeks out for peace of mind.

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