One-day tour guide to must-see tourist attractions in Xining (recommended tourist attractions and detailed itinerary in Xining)

1. Recommended tourist attractions in Xining

1. Qinghai Lake

2. Dongguan Mosque

3. Qinghai Provincial Museum

4. Dangar Ancient City

5. Xining People’s Park

2. Itinerary

1. Morning: Qinghai Lake

- 08:00 Depart for Qinghai Lake, about 2 hours' drive.

- 10:00 Arrive at Qinghai Lake Scenic Area and visit lakeside attractions such as Bird Island, grassland, etc.

- 12:00 Taste local delicacies by the lake, such as fresh fish from Qinghai Lake, roasted whole lamb, etc.

- 13:00 Continue to visit the lake area, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and take photos.

- 15:00 Return to the city and head to the next attraction.

2. Afternoon: Dongguan Mosque and Qinghai Provincial Museum

- 15:30 Arrive at Dongguan Mosque, visit the mosque architecture, and learn about the Hui culture.

- 16:30 Go to Qinghai Provincial Museum to learn about the history and culture of Qinghai.

- 18:00 Enjoy local snacks nearby, such as mutton skewers, hand-made rice, etc.

- 19:00 Head to the ancient city of Dangar.

3. Evening: Dangar Ancient City and Xining People’s Park

- 19:30 Arrive at Dangar Ancient City, stroll along the streets of the ancient city, and enjoy the architectural style and night view.

- 20:30 Go to Xining People’s Park, take a walk in the park, and feel the peaceful atmosphere.

- 21:30 Enjoy local specialties such as tsampa, yogurt, etc. at the restaurant in the park.

- 22:30 End the day trip and return to the accommodation.

3. Summary

As the capital of Qinghai Province, Xining has rich natural and cultural landscapes and is a tourist destination worth visiting. In the one-day itinerary, we recommended must-see attractions such as Qinghai Lake, Dongguan Mosque, Qinghai Provincial Museum, Dangar Ancient City and Xining People’s Park. Through reasonable itinerary arrangements, tourists can fully experience the beauty and culture of Xining and taste local food. I hope this guide will be helpful to your one-day trip to Xining, and I wish you a happy trip!