Top 10 Day Trips from in Xining, Qinghai

April 8, 2022 Dorsey Hagwood

Xining (Chinese: 西宁 Xīníng [ɕí.nǐŋ]; Standard Tibetan: ཟི་ལིང་། Ziling) is the capital of Qinghai province in western China, and the largest city on the Tibetan Plateau. It has 2,208,708 inhabitants at the 2010 census whom 1,198,304 live in the built up area made of 4 urban districts.
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1. Private Full-day Xining City Tour with Lunch

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Xining is the capital of Qinghai Province where you catch train to Lhasa. This day tour offers you an opportunity to visit the Kumbum Monastery, an establishment of Tibetan Buddhism in Qinghai, and the Dongguan Mosque and local market.

Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

2. Qinghai Lake Day Tour

Adventures In Tibet

Explore Qinghai Lake, one of the largest salt-water lakes in China. Learn about this beautiful area and the Tibetan nomadic people that make this place their home. Enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off, picnic lunch and various optional activities per your interests.

Inclusions: Transportation (car), Driver/guide, Lunch

Exclusions: Entrance fee (RMB$20 - RMB$30/per person)

3. Private Independent Tour to Qinghai Lake and Ta'er Monastery from Xining

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Discover Qinghai Lake and Ta'er Monastery on this independent day trip from Xining. Led by your own driver, take a relaxed ride to Qinghai Lake to wander its charming nature at your leisure. Afterward, travel to Ta'er Monastery - one of the largest monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. you will have time to purchase lunch or souvenir shop at your own expense. After a day of independent exploration, enjoy a smooth ride back to your original departure point.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off(for hotels in Xining city), Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Transfer service is for 8-9 hours, if you want to extend the service please pay 15USD for each extra hour

Reviewed By 898benoitg

The driver was very nice and friendly, even if he didn't speak English. He offered me some snack and then a late lunch on the way back. He took me to Erlangjian Scenic Area, and then after asking to a higher position over the lake to take pictures. Too bad for me the weather was not good!

4. Private Xining Day Trip to Qinghai Lake with Flexible Departure Time

Discover China Trips

Experience the fantastic nature and scenery of Qinghai Lake with this private day trip from Xining. Choose from the varies departure time which suites your best, meet your friendly local tour guide and ride the private car to Qinghai Lake. Explore at your leisure, get to know the history of the Qinghai Lake and its people, admire the beauty of the area. You can choose the option to ride the horse along the lake or take the boat to experience the amazing view. This private day tour including English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, entrance fee, local lunch. 

Inclusions: Bottled water, Transport by private vehicle, Lunch, Professional guide, Boat ride if the related option been selected, Hotel pickup and drop-off(for hotels in Xining city), Entrance Fee

Exclusions: Gratuities, Horse Ride

Reviewed By 898benoitg

The driver was very nice and friendly, even if he didn't speak English. He offered me some snack and then a late lunch on the way back. He took me to Erlangjian Scenic Area, and then after asking to a higher position over the lake to take pictures. Too bad for me the weather was not good!

5. 3-Day Datong Tour from Beijing to Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Monastery

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Visit the top attractions in Datong including Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Monastery, Huayan Monastery and Nine-Dragon Screen. Accompanied by an English-speaking tour guide and private driver throughout the tour. Possess a further understanding of the development of the Buddhist in ancient China through the preserved cultural relics.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, One Way Soft Sleeper Trainfare of Beijing/Datong, Private English-speaking guide, Private driver & air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees to tourist sites, Hotel accommodation is based on twin-sharing room, Two bottles of mineral water per person

Exclusions: International airfares, Tips or gratuities for guide and driver, Single room supplement is compulsive for solo guest and is available on request

Reviewed By 283brianneb

Really great experience! Our guide Rocky was really knowledgeable and took some amazing photos for our group. This tour made our trip stress free, leaving us to enjoy the beautiful views.

6. Private Qinghai Lake day Trip from Xining City

Cuckoo Travel Service

Have the flexibility of deciding how long to stay in each place. Have the chance to modify the itinerary by consulting with your guide.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions:

Reviewed By andrewmassey903

We have been using Cuckoo Travel now for nearly 3 years to organise our holidays in Asia ( Myanmar,Borneo,Thailand to name a few. ) I have found them ( especially April) to be very knowledgeable and professional. Although they are a little more expensive ,the service is very good and we hope to use them again to plan another holiday soon.

7. 10 Day Private Highlights of Silk Road Tour

Dunhuang One Day Tours

Visit highlights of silk road including the Dunhuang,Jiayuguan,Zhangye,Xiahe,Tongren,Xining and Tianshui with this 10 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up from Dunhuang hotel/airport/train station and dropped off at Lanzhou.

Inclusions: The private car and private guide, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, The hotels and The entrance tickets, The bullet train ticket from Zhangye to Lanzhou and Xining to Tianshui(Second class), Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Others not mentioned above, Single Room Supplement

8. 8 Days Private Tour from Dunhuang to Highlights of Silk Road

Dunhuang One Day Tours

Visit highlights of silk road including the Dunhuang,Jiayuguan,Zhangye,Xiahe,Tongren and Xining with this 8 days private tour from Dunhuang. You will be picked up from Dunhuang hotel/airport/train station and dropped off at Lanzhou.

Inclusions: The private car and private guide, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, The hotels , The entrance ticket , The bullet train ticket from Zhangye to Lanzhou(Second class), Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Others not mentioned above, Single Room Supplement

9. Private Day Tour to Kumbum Monastery, Dongguan Mosque in Xining from Lanzhou

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Xining is the capital of Qinghai Province in China. This day tour offers you an opportunity to visit the Kumbum Monastery, an establishment of Tibetan Buddhism in Qinghai, and the Dongguan Mosque in Xining from Lanzhou by private car with a local guide. Pickup time from your centrally located Lanzhou hotel is at 8am.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Transport by private vehicle, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities

10. Private Day Tour to Qinghai Lake and Chaka Salt Lake from Xining

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Qinghai Lake is the biggest inland lake in China, and the amazing Chaka Salt Lake looks like a mirror in the sunshine. Both are famous in Qinghai Province in China. This private day tour will let you pick you up at 7:30am from your centrally located Xining hotel, then take 2-hour car ride along the Qinghai-Tibet express highway to Qinghai Lake. You will be impressed by the huge lake, and grassland with Tibetan yurts beside the lake. Afterwards you will take another 2-hour car ride to Chaka Salt Lake where you will enjoy the fantastic mirror-like water view. Afterwards you will take 4-hour car ride back to your Xining hotel where the tour concludes. Please note this is a very long day tour.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, Bottled water, Entrance fees

Exclusions: Gratuity

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