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Top 6 day trips things to do in Xining

When Xining is your base but the destination is somewhere else for the day. Fully-organised round trips with private transport, guides, and the reservations sorted before you leave the hotel.

  1. Private Day Tour to Zhangye Danxia Geopark from Xining, Xining1

    1. Private Day Tour to Zhangye Danxia Geopark from Xining

    Zhangye Danxia Geopark is a very popular attraction recently due to its unique landform and fresh colors. This private day tour will let you explore both Rainbow Danxia and Binggou Danxia from Xining by round-way bullet train. Pickup from your centrally located Xining hotel is at 7:30am. Chinese lunch is included.

  2. Private Xining Day Trip to Qinghai Lake with Flexible Departure Time, Xining2

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

    Start an exclusive one-day trip from Xining and enjoy the stunning beauty of Qinghai Lake. Pick a departure time that suits you, meet your English-speaking local guide, and travel to the lake in a private car. Once there, explore Qinghai Lake at your own pace, learn about its history and local culture, and admire the amazing scenery. You can also choose to ride a horse along the shore or take a boat on the lake for a unique view. This private tour includes an English guide, private vehicle, and entrance fees, ensuring a worry-free experience.

  3. Private Day Trip to Ta’er Monastery and Lake Kokonor, Xining3

    3. Private Day Trip to Ta’er Monastery and Lake Kokonor

    Discover the spiritual and natural treasures of Qinghai on this private day trip from Xining. Begin at Ta’er Monastery, one of Tibetan Buddhism’s most important sites, where you can admire colorful murals, golden temples, and sacred rituals, and learn about centuries of Buddhist culture from your professional English-speaking guide. Next, travel to Lake Kokonor (Qinghai Lake), China’s largest inland saltwater lake, famous for its turquoise waters, rolling grasslands, and seasonal wildlife. Enjoy scenic walks along the lakeshore, and experience the serene beauty of the Tibetan plateau. With its combination of cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes, this day trip offers an unforgettable glimpse of Qinghai—perfect for travelers seeking authentic experiences and stunning scenery.

  1. 6-Days Private Tour in Xining, Zhangye, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang, Xining4

    4. 6-Days Private Tour in Xining, Zhangye, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang

    · 6 days

    Explore West China with an informative guide on an 6-day tour that starts from Xining to Zhangye, Jiayuguan and ends in Dunhuang. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Ta'er Monastery, Mati Temple, Jiayuguan Pass, Xuanbi Great Wall, Mogao Grottoes, Yumen Pass and Great Wall at Han Dynasty, You’ll discover other renowned nature attractions: Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Zhangye Danxia Geopark, Yadan Geopark, Echoing-Sand Mountain and Crescent Moon Pool. Tour including English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, entrance fee, breakfast ,lunches and local 4 star accommodation.

  2. Private Day Tour to Qinghai Lake and Chaka Salt Lake from Xining, Xining5

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

    5.0· 1 reviews

    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 8:30am 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.

  3. Private Full-day Xining City Tour with Lunch, Xining6

    6. Private Full-day Xining City Tour with Lunch

    4.7· 3 reviews· 8 hours

    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, the Dongguan Mosque with the local market, and Tibetan Medicine Culture Museum etc.

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