The tranquil colors of the westernmost tip of China, Xining 2 nights 3 days itinerary + review

#ChinaTravelMoment #2024WishEvent I've only heard of Xining, but when I actually came here, it was much quieter and more magnificent than I thought. Tibetan Buddhist temples and Islamic temples coexist, and the city is quiet, but if you go out for an hour, you'll see dramatic scenery like Qinghai Lake. It's not just a simple city tour, but it's more like a quiet color tour! ⸻ Day 1 - Touring Xining City + Cultural Stroll 🏨 Recommended accommodation in the city center, near Dongguan Temple → Center of Hui culture + Walking tour possible → You can see local restaurants, night markets, and Islamic architecture all at once 🕌 Morning - Dongguan Qingzhen Temple → One of the three major Islamic mosques in China → Dome roof, green walls, traditional Hui culture is preserved → The interior is quiet and clean, so you can visit quietly by avoiding prayer times 🍜 Lunch - Experience Hui food → Lamb noodles, flatbread, yogurt drinks, etc. → There are many clean local restaurants, and the lamb is soft 📖 Afternoon - Xining Museum or Tibetan Folk Culture Street Stroll → Small exhibition, but good for understanding local traditional culture → It's also good to take a break at a nearby alley cafe & tea house ⸻ Day 2 – Qinghai Lake Day Trip (Life Photos + Sky Blue Lake) 🚗 Qinghai Lake (青海湖) Vehicle Tour → About 2 hours from Xining (Travel agency or driver recommendation) → The largest lake in China, A jade-colored lake + mountains + sky spread out at 3200m above sea level 📸 Photo Spots • Lakeside bike path • Portrait shots taken on horseback • Watch the water change color during sunset 🍜 Lunch – Lakeside guesthouse or simple local food 🌅 Afternoon – Visit Daotan (倒淌河) or a small Tibetan town and return → Visiting a traditional cloth making workshop or a Tibetan tea house is also recommended ⸻ Day 3 – Visit Ta'er Temple and finish ⛩️ Morning – Visit Ta'er Temple (塔尔寺) → One of the six major temples of Tibetan Buddhism → Murals, mandalas, the smell of incense, From the clear chanting of monks to the most authentic Qinghai region 🧧 Lunch & Souvenir Shopping → Various local specialties such as Tibetan incense, embroidered cloth, tea leaves, salt crystals, etc. → Then transfer to the train station or airport ⸻ ✅ Xining Travel Tips • 🧣 Above 3000m above sea level → Take precautions against altitude sickness & walk slowly in the beginning • 🌞 Chilly mornings and evenings even in summer → Thin padding or windbreakers are essential • 🛻 It is efficient to use a car tour or small travel agency for Qinghai Lake • 🕌 Dress neatly at religious sites + be careful of no-photo zones inside • 📷 Photos look much more atmospheric on slightly cloudy days than on clear days ⸻ ✍️ Final Review Xining was ‘a place where you feel special even if you don’t do anything special.’ It was a trip where the leisurely scenery, the calmness of the city, and the colors of Qinghai Lake stayed in my mind for a long time👍 #TravelPlan #OverseasTravel #ChinaTravel #Trip.comReview #TravelItinerary #Xining