Tibet Tours from Xining

Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province, is an important gateway to the Tibetan Plateau and the starting point of the Qinghai–Tibet Railway. Historically, it was an important stop along the ancient Silk Road and the Tang–Tibet trade route. Today, Xining is also a convenient starting point for travelers heading to Tibet by train.

The city and its surrounding areas offer a mix of natural scenery and cultural attractions. Qinghai Lake is the region’s best-known destination, while other popular places include Kumbum Monastery, Chaka Salt Lake, and Qilian Mountains. Qinghai Lake is especially scenic in summer, when the surrounding grasslands are green and rapeseed flowers are in bloom.

Taking the train from Xining to Lhasa is a popular way to travel to Tibet overland. You can fly to Xining first and then continue to Lhasa by train, enjoying the changing landscapes along the Qinghai–Tibet Railway as you gradually enter the high plateau.

Xining Lhasa Tour Packges

Xining - Lhasa

6 Days Xining Lhasa Train Tour

Enjoy the ultimate beauty of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway with a lower risk of altitude sickness then explore holy Lhasa.

From USD880

Chengdu-Xining-Lhasa

9 Days Chengdu Xining Lhasa Train Tour

Get close to Giant pandas. Hop on the Sky Train from Xining to enjoy alpine scenery. Explore Tibetan Buddhism in Lhasa.

Urumqi - Turpan - Dunhuang - Jiayuguan - Zhangye - Xining - Lhasa

14 Days Xinjiang Gansu Qinghai Tibet Tour

Embark on a journey along the ancient Silk Road to Lhasa, immersing yourself in the beauty of nature and culture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to visit Xining?

Located in the northwest of China, Xining is a hot tourist destination for travelers who plan to have a China Tibet Tour. Weather plays an important role for most travelers. The temperature in summer is not high, but the winter is too cold. The temperature varies differently from the day and night. To protect your skin from being sunburned in the daytime, you'd better take your sunglasses, hat, long sleeve clothes, suncream, and so on when traveling to this high altitude place.

The best time for tourists to head to Xining is from May to September. Not only can you enjoy the unique plateau scenery, but also you can enjoy the grand festivals during this period.

How to get to Xining?

There are three main ways for tourists to get to Xining, taking a train, taking a flight or taking a bus.

Taking a train to Xining: Due to the construction of Qinghai Tibet Railway, Xining has become the major gateway for tourists who want to travel from Xining to Tibet. The railway connects many major Chinese cities with Xining together, including Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, and Qingdao. You can take a train to Xining in these cities.

Taking a flight to Xining: if you want to take a flight to Xining, you need to arrive in the following Chinese cities such as Beijing, Guangzhou, Kunming, Shenzhen, Xi'an, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dunhuang, Golmud, and Urumqi.

Taking a bus to Xining: buses are available to the public in some major cities or towns such as Golmud, Dunhuang, Lanzhou, etc. You should have a better understanding of the local condition before taking this away.

What are the top things to do in Xining?

The reason why Xining is so attractive is that the natural scenery in Xining is charming and unique.

There are some popular scenic spots which are worthy of being recommended to you: Qinghai Lake, Dongguan Mosque, Taer Monastery, Bird Island, Sun & Moon Mountain, Gold, and Silver Grassland, Chaka Salt Lake, etc.