Xining, one of the best summer resorts in China, has many ancient relics and beautiful natural sceneries, including the Great Mosque, the Kumbum Monastery, the Beichan Temple, the Qinghai Lake, the Bird Island, and the Tu nationality Garden in Huzhu. The special locally-made products include plush, blankets, and carpets.

The city itself has a strong Islamic flavor, as it is home to many Hui people, you will start getting a more Tibetan feel as you move away from the city.

Day 1: Qinghai Lake.

Distance: 180 km west to Xining, and 3200 meters above sea level.

Ticket: ￥120. ￥50 for boating.

Day 2: Tu nationality Garden in Huzhu. Dongguan Mosque. Ta'er Monastery.

Distance:

Dongguan Mosque is located in the eastern urban area of Xining City. Ticket: No.
Ta'er Monastery: 35 km South of Xining. Ticket: ￥80.
Tu nationality Garden in Huzhu: 45 km east to Xining. Ticket: No, the expense here depends on which performance you watch or your participation, and the minimum cost maybe ￥50.

People in Huzhu Tu Autonomous County is mainly Tu nationality, and they are famous for their traditional Anzhao dance, Lunziqiu performance and “Hua'er” folk songs.

Prices:

1. ￥200 for airport pick up ( both your arrival and departure).

2. Transportation fee for these 2 days is ￥1200 ( not including the Bird Island, there's an explanation later), including two lunches for you, the guide and driver.

3. ￥200 for an English guide in 2 days ( ￥100 each day).

4. Accommodation: according to your requirements.

Suggestions:

1. The best time to visit the Bird Island is during Spring time, in Apr., so it's up to you to decide whether to go there in other season. It's situated on the western shore of Qinghai Lake, about 170 km away, so additional ￥400 is required for that trip.