Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Xining travel guide

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You're Going to Love Xining

With a population of 767,531, Xining is the largest city in Qinghai, China by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 22 days in order to fully appreciate everything Xining has to offer.

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When to visit Xining

Xining in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2209
1 night at 3-star hotel
Xining in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2209
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Xining in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -12 °C, with an average temperature of -6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Xining, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Xining

Plane

When flying to Xining, you’ll arrive at Xining Caojiabao (XNN), which is located 27 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Xining is called Xining Railway Station, and is located 5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Xining, you’ll arrive at Xining Caojiabao (XNN), which is located 27 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Xining is called Xining Railway Station, and is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Xining

XNNXining Caojiabao

Airlines serving Xining

KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,859 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (152 reviews)
Air China
Good (92 reviews)
China Southern
Good (100 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (42 reviews)
Hainan Airlines
Excellent (41 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Excellent (3 reviews)
Hong Kong Airlines
Okay (17 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (10 reviews)
Shandong Airlines
Excellent (4 reviews)
Spring Airlines
Good (6 reviews)
Qingdao Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
Excellent (14 reviews)
Loong Air
Beijing Capital Airlines
Mediocre (2 reviews)
Tianjin Airlines
Excellent (2 reviews)
China United Airlines
China West Air
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Where to stay in Xining

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,417 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 5,545 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Xining

Most booked hotels in Xining

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The Sebel Xi Ning
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,480+
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Sofitel Xining
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,496+
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Hiring a car in Xining

Expect to pay ₹ 92 per litre in Xining (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,110 and ₹ 1,480.

Expect to pay ₹ 92 per litre in Xining (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,110 and ₹ 1,480.

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