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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
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★ 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

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★ 4.7 (11)
From S$ 159.25
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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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★ 4.6 (11) • 100+ booked
From S$ 46.95
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)

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★ 4.7 (6) • 100+ booked
S$ 64.75
Xining Qinghai Lake & Mogao Grottoes Small Group Tour
Tours • From Xining

Xining Qinghai Lake & Mogao Grottoes Small Group Tour

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From S$ 886.89
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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English guided
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From S$ 1,089.99
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Xining Chaka Salt Lake, Qinghai Lake & Riyue Mountain Day Tour
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Tours • From Xining

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

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S$ 66.59
Xining Qinghai Lake & Chaka Salt Lake Full-Day Tour
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Tours • From Xining

Xining Qinghai Lake & Chaka Salt Lake Full-Day Tour

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S$ 88.69
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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English guided
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From S$ 579.85
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)

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★ 5.0 (3) • 50+ booked
S$ 299.49
Qinghai + Gansu 7-Day Private Tour | Natural Wonders and Silk Road Cultural Journey (Foreign Guests Welcome)
Tours • From Xining

Qinghai + Gansu 7-Day Private Tour | Natural Wonders and Silk Road Cultural Journey (Foreign Guests Welcome)

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From S$ 1,115.09
Xining Qinghai Lake & Chaka Salt Lake Small Group Experience
Tours • From Xining

Xining Qinghai Lake & Chaka Salt Lake Small Group Experience

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S$ 86.95

Hotels in Xining

BONDING Love Hotel
Hotels • Xining

BONDING Love Hotel

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From S$ 40.29
Holiday Inn Express Xining Railway Station
Hotels • Xining

Holiday Inn Express Xining Railway Station

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S$ 73.43
Xana Lite Hotel (Xining Xinqian Wangfujing Plaza)
Hotels • Xining

Xana Lite Hotel (Xining Xinqian Wangfujing Plaza)

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From S$ 54.29
XiWang Hotel (Xining Xinqian International High-Speed Railway Station)
From S$ 68.72
Xining Kangrong Business Hotel
Hotels • Xining

Xining Kangrong Business Hotel

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From S$ 25.17
S$ 25.42
Love Space Theme Hotel (Xining Haihu Tangdao Branch)
Hotels • Xining

Love Space Theme Hotel (Xining Haihu Tangdao Branch)

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From S$ 28.42
Love Space Theme Hotel
Hotels • Xining

Love Space Theme Hotel

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From S$ 30.34
Anning Hotel
Hotels • Xining

Anning Hotel

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From S$ 18.70
Xinsu 1357 Inn
Hotels • Xining

Xinsu 1357 Inn

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From S$ 25.79
S$ 26.05
Wanda Vista Xining
Hotels • Xining

Wanda Vista Xining

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★ 4.8 (8)
From S$ 134.25
Sofitel Xining
Hotels • Xining

Sofitel Xining

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★ 4.5 (50)
From S$ 121.55
Xining Haoli Hotel (Xining Railway Station Branch)
Hotels • Xining

Xining Haoli Hotel (Xining Railway Station Branch)

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S$ 31.20
S$ 31.51

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!

Xining at a glance

When is the busiest time for Xining activities?

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Busier than usual Quieter than usual
+200%
+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% quieter), so travellers from Singapore should book early for August and expect far easier availability and fewer crowds in February. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Xining cheapest?

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

Activities are cheapest in November at around ~USD 36, roughly 94% below the priciest month in July, so November offers the best value — this also lines up with the quieter season on the demand chart. 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 three weeks ahead (around 19 days), which gives some flexibility, but expect to reserve earlier during the August peak months named above. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Xining

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1SGD = 5.28CNY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Warm weather suitable for exploring cultural and natural attractions.

  • Recommended trip duration

What to know before visiting Xining

What to expect in Xining City

Xining City draws most bookings for tours and sightseeing, with demand peaking in late summer and dropping to a low in winter. The booking rhythm shows strong surges around the warm months, while cultural and outdoor experiences dominate the top categories.

Best times to visit and how prices move

According to Klook booking data, demand peaks in August and is at its lowest in February. Prices on Klook tend to be highest in July and fall through autumn into November, which the platform records as typically the cheapest month; there’s a noticeable divergence in late summer where demand remains high in August even as July shows the priciest prices. If you want smaller crowds and lower prices, aim for November or the shoulder months in October — travellers seeking the peak-season atmosphere should plan for July–August when activity is busiest.

Tips for travellers from Singapore

Most travellers from Singapore typically book about three weeks ahead, with a meaningful share locking in plans a month or more before travel, so plan accordingly for peak months like August. Many experiences here are available on relatively short notice too — last-minute bookings around a week out are common — so you can be flexible, but secure popular tours early on Klook if you travel in summer.

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