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 28 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
₹ 2322
1 night at 3-star hotel
Xining in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2322
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 (1,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,065 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
Air China
Good (127 reviews)
China Southern
Good (121 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (76 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (41 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Excellent (4 reviews)
Hainan Airlines
Excellent (58 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (10 reviews)
Shandong Airlines
Excellent (4 reviews)
Spring Airlines
Good (5 reviews)
Loong Air
Beijing Capital Airlines
Mediocre (2 reviews)
9 Air
China United Airlines
GX Airlines
Tibet Airlines
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Where to stay in Xining

Average rates range from around ₹ 1,770 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 3,989 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Xining

Most booked hotels in Xining

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Sofitel Xining
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,679+
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The Sebel Xi Ning
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,319+
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Wanda Vista Xining
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 4,949+
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Hiring a car in Xining

Expect to pay ₹ 94 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 ₹ 1,134 and ₹ 1,512.

Expect to pay ₹ 94 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 ₹ 1,134 and ₹ 1,512.