https://nz.trip.com/moments/detail/xining-237-132557671
SenniKuosmaSingapore

Travel Across China

Season 3 - Xining & Zhongwei & Yinchuan & Luoyang Kumbum Monastery Visit the pure land on Lotus Mountain, a sacred site of Tibetan Buddhism, where prayer flags flutter to reveal the light of faith, and the snowy sacred realm purifies the soul. Qinghai Provincial Museum A journey through the plateau civilization across time, showcasing a millennium-old dialogue between Tibetan-Qiang Silk Road treasures. Shapotou A wonder where the desert embraces the Yellow River, blending sand control miracles with natural charm, highlighting the unique allure of a Jiangnan-like oasis beyond the Great Wall. Ningxia Museum A cultural treasury of a key Silk Road hub, narrating the magnificent epic of agricultural and nomadic civilizations merging beneath the Helan Mountains. Longmen Grottoes The pinnacle of Chinese grotto temple art, where Buddhist sculpture reached its zenith over a millennium, carrying the memory of human civilization and the exchange and fusion of world cultures.
View original text
*This content is provided by our partner and translated by AI
Posted: May 31, 2025
Submit
0
Mentioned in this post
Attraction

Kumbum Monastery

4.6/516054 reviews | Historic buildings
Xining
No.3 of Best Things to Do in Qinghai
Immediate access | Book now for today
NZD 16.13
Details
Show more
Related Trip Moments
Shapotou Scenic Area

Shapotou: A Magical Journey Where the Yellow River Meets the Desert!

EnchantedSkies
Kumbum Monastery

Embrace the Freedom and Romance of Qinghai Lake - Save This Guide!

456Stella~Thompson$
Cangshan Mountain

Top 4 Budget-Friendly Summer Travel Destinations for July-August to Avoid Tourist Traps

Radiant_Liam_6
Helan Mountain Rock Painting

Ningxia | Yinchuan & Zhongwei 7-Day 6-Night Detailed Guide

_Jeff_31111
Shapotou Scenic Area

First Experience at Shapotou Starry Sky Tents

WanderlustPassport
Kumbum Monastery

Qinghai Adventure Guide! Experience a European vibe in 7 days with 3k, and get flooded with questions on social media

StarryNight123456789
Shapotou Scenic Area

Complete Guide to Eating, Staying, Traveling, and Playing in Shapotou – Save It Now!

ADF. Jenn 3653
Shapotou Scenic Area

The Zhongwei Desert has developed like this without going abroad

NomadSoul*555
Kumbum Monastery

Highland Secret Realm and Cultural Fusion Journey

N0@h 3dw@rds
Shapotou Scenic Area

Ningxia Travel | Shapotou Nanny-Level Travel Guide

JOANNA RAMIREZ
Shapotou Scenic Area

Ningxia Shapotou | A Magical Symphony with the Yellow River on the Left and the Desert on the Right

CADEN MORENO
Shapotou Scenic Area

48-Hour Escape to Zhongwei! Into the Desert Stars and Northwest Rivers

BCN. Sam 2410