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Xining, formerly known as "Huangzhong", is an ancient plateau city with a history of more than 2,100 years. Xining was once the base for the farming of General Zhao Chongguo of the Western Han Dynasty. It is the thoroughfare of the Qinghai Road of the Silk Road, an important town connecting the Central Plains and the western border, and a must-pass place for the "Tang-Tibet Ancient Road" in history. Today, Xining is the terminus of the Lanqing Railway, the starting point of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway and the Qinghai-Tibet Highway, and is still a transportation hub leading to the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Xining is surrounded by mountains, with no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer, and a pleasant climate. In summer, the cool breeze is as cool as autumn, making it a natural summer resort. As a historical and cultural city and tourist city, Xining has many places of interest and historical sites. The main tourist spots include Beishan Temple, Dongguan Mosque, Ma Bufang's residence, etc. The Ta'er Temple in Huangzhong County is a holy place of Tibetan Buddhism, and the famous Qinghai Lake is 151 kilometers away from Xining.
Xining, known as the "Summer Capital of China", is cool and pleasant in July, which is the best time to travel. In early October, if you are lucky, you can catch the first snow, even enjoy the beautiful scenery of golden mountains covered with white feathers, and taste the sweet fruits of Qinghai.
Although there is no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer, there is a big temperature difference between day and night, so even if you travel to Xining in summer, you should prepare a coat for autumn. The center of Xining is 2,261 meters above sea level, so you must pay attention to sun protection, and hats and sunglasses are essential.
The consumption level in Xining is average, with economic accommodation costing about 200 yuan per day, meals costing 20-30 yuan per person, and taxis costing less than 10 yuan. However, during the peak tourist season in July and August, hotel prices may increase by 1-2 times, so you must book accommodation in advance during this period. In addition, the most expensive thing for traveling in the northwest is the cost of chartering a car, which usually costs about 100-200 yuan per day per person for 4 people.
Xining famous scenic spots, where you can visit and feel the charm of Islam
Witnesses of historical events such as the alliance, marriage and "tea and salt"
A big free market, where there are vendors selling vegetables, meat, fruits, groceries, and also snack shops.
