Xining, a city on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, attracts many tourists with its unique natural scenery and diverse cultures. The following is a detailedly planned Xining travel guide for you, covering itinerary features, suitable people, scenic spot recommendations and food and accommodation recommendations to ensure that your trip is comfortable and fulfilling. Itinerary featuresFirstly into the northwest hinterlandIf you are going deep into the northwest for the first time, Qinghai Grand Circle Line may be your choice. The route not only includes spectacular natural scenery, such as Qinghai Lake and Tar Temple, but also allows you to experience the depth and charm of Tibetan culture1.Exploring Tibetan Buddhist cultureThe must see is the Tar Monastery, which is not only one of the famous mosques in the Northwest region, but also one of the six major monasteries of the Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism. Here you could approach a religious atmosphere and artistic values.Natural landscape with four distinct seasonsSummer in Xining is cool and pleasant, making it the best time to visit. At that time, the Qinghai Lake, golden rapeseed flowers in full bloom, with distant mountains and blue sky and white clouds, constitute a moving picture.Suitable for the crowdWhether you are a photographer with a passion for natural scenery, a scholar with a deep interest in history and culture, or a traveler looking for a peaceful place to relax, Xining has everything you need, it is perfect for all men, women and children, especially those who love the plateau climate and peaceful environment.Scenic spot recommendationTa 'er TempleAs an important temple of Tibetan Buddhism, Tar Temple not only has a long history and profound cultural heritage, but also its architectural art and murals are rare treasures.Qinghai LakeQinghai Lake is the largest saltwater lake in China, and the Bird Island and Jinyintan grassland beside the lake are even more attractive. In summer, the lake is blue, and the sea of rape flowers on both sides of the road around the lake is like a golden carpet, which is beautiful.Dongguan MosqueDongguan Mosque is one of the most important Islamic buildings in Xining city, and its unique architectural style and long history are worth visiting in person .Food recommendationMutton hot potXining mutton hot pot selected local high-quality mutton, soup base mellow, is not to be missed authentic food.Hand-held muttonOriginating from the local Mongolian and Tibetan traditions, this dish is made of whole lamb, which has a fresh, tender and unique taste.Zanba yak meatCombining the delicious taste of yak meat with the sweet taste of zanba, this dish is one of the specialties of Xining, Qinghai Province. Accommodation recommendationHostels and innsSuitable for budget travelers, relatively low prices and convenient transportation.Hotels & ResortsIt offers comfortable accommodation and luxurious facilities for travelers seeking high quality services.CampingTravelers who want to experience a more primitive and natural form of accommodation could choose tent camps, but they should bring the necessary equipment. Travel tips• Altitude acclimation: Before going to Xining, Qinghai Province, it is recommended to carry out altitude acclimation training and maintain good rest and eating habits.• Dress advice: Choose appropriate clothing according to the season, light long-sleeved trousers in summer, warm coats and scarves in winter.• Avoid high altitude sickness: If you have symptoms of altitude sickness, you should immediately rest and replenish fluids, and seek medical attention in severe cases.• Respect for customs: Respect for the customs and dietary taboos of local minorities. FarewellA trip to Xining is an intimate encounter between the heart and nature, whether exploring ancient cultural relics or immersing yourself in magnificent natural scenery, it will leave you with unforgettable memories.

Xi 'an, a city with a long history, is one of the four ancient capitals of China and has rich historical sites and cultural landscapes. The following is a well-prepared Xi 'an travel guide, covering itinerary suggestions, attractions, accommodation and transportation information. 3-4 day tourIf you only have 3-4 days and a limited budget, you may choose the following classic route:Day 1: Visit the Terracotta Warriors and enjoy the musical fountain show at the North square of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in the afternoon.Day 2: Visit the Shanxi History Museum and Bell and Drum Towers. In the evening, you could go to the Hui Min Street for food.Day 3: Go to Huaqing Palace and Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum to approach the ancient royal atmosphere.Day 4: Experience the ancient city wall by bike or on foot and visit the Datang Everbright City. 5 days 4 nights tourIf you have more time, consider the following more detailed itinerary:Day 1: After arriving in Xi 'an, you will be picked up by your guide and visit the Datang Everbright City.Day 2: Visit the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor, Xuanyuan Temple and Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River.Day 3: Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Yan 'an and other places.Day 4: Visit the Ming City Wall, the Huaqing Palace and the Museum of Qin Shi Emperor's Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses.Day 5: Climb Huashan Mountain and experience different Xi 'an scenery. Scenic spot introductionThere are many attractions in Xi 'an, here are some places you may not want to miss :• Terracotta Warriors: The world famous burial pit of the First Emperor of Qin's tomb displays thousands of terracotta warriors and horses.• Huaqing Palace: Imperial garden of the Tang Dynasty, famous for its hot springs and ornate architecture.• Shanxi History Museum: a large collection of ancient Chinese relics and artworks.• The Big Wild Goose Pagoda: Built in the Tang Dynasty, it is an important place for the preservation of Buddhist scriptures.• City Wall: One of Xi 'an's landmarks, which could be visited by bike or on foot.• Bell and Drum Tower: The central square of Xi 'an, surrounded by plenty shopping and dining options. Accommodation and transportation tips Put upAccommodation options in Xi 'an range from budget hotels to luxury hotels. It is recommended to book the hotel at least half a month in advance 1. Tourists with a sufficient budget could choose to stay within the city walls of Xi 'an, which is convenient and easy to visit.TransportPublic transportation in Xi 'an is well developed, especially the subway system. It is recommended to use public transportation to get around the various attractions to save time and reduce the impact of traffic congestion. In addition, pay attention to planning in advance when purchasing tickets to avoid waiting in line at peak times.Tips• The weather in Xi 'an is changeable, please bring suitable clothing.• Student ID card can enjoy 50% discount in many scenic spots in Xi 'an.• When eating outside, please note that some places do not provide a tray, you need to bring your own.I hope that the travel guide will help you plan a pleasant trip to Xi 'an!

Xi'an was once the capital of thirteen dynasties of China. The historical and cultural treasures left behind are like the stars, the imposing ancient city walls, the bustling Hui Min Street, and the famous Terracotta Warriors, which are all favored by tourists from all over the world. Here are some most popular attractions of Xi 'an for first-time visitors. The attractions are concentrated in the city center and eastern suburbs, including historical monuments, food districts, city landmarks, and could be fully explored in 3 days.Top1: Terracotta WarriorsHighlight: One of the eight wonders of the world and a massive relicLocated in Lintong District, east of Xi 'an, about an hour's drive from downtown Xi 'an, the Terracotta Warriors attract millions of tourists from home and abroad every year to see the "eighth wonder of the world".The huge underground battle, even across thousands of years, the facial expressio-ns of the terracotta figures are still lifelike, the details of the clothing are also clearly visible, and even the lines of the soles of shoes are clearly seen.The museum is divided into pits 1, 2 and 3, as well as the bronze chariot and horse exhibition hall. Pit No. 1 displays thousands of terracotta warriors and horses, a large and spectacular scene; No. 2 pit has not been large-scale excavation, but th-e unearthed military more exquisite, is now on display in the Shanxi History Muse-um of the green face terracotta, which is found here. Walking in, maybe the place under your foot will be will be famous world treasure in the future; The third pit of the army belongs to the "headquarters", unearthed the warriors, chariots, etc., which differs from the first and the second pit. It’s the smallest area but the most special.Tickets and opening hoursRegular ticket: 120 RMB per person (please follow the official wechat account of "Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum Museum" and book a ticket through wechat)Peak season: 8:30 ~ 17:00 (from March 1 to End of November)Off-season: 8:30 ~ 16:30 (from December 1 to End of February next year) Suggested tour durationTwo and a half hours could fully visit the first, second and third pits, as well as the copper chariot and horse exhibition hall. Traffic informationTake Metro Line 9 to Huaqingchi Station to Lintong You 613 Road; Or take Metro Line 1 to Textile City Hub station and transfer to You No. 5 or 306 bus. Qin Shihuang Mausoleum Museum (Terracotta Warriors and Horses)It is a large burial pit in the mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin. Based on the Terracotta warriors, it is the largest ancient military museum in China established on the original site. There are 3 terracotta pits. Pit One is the main military array of chariots and infantry, with about 6,000 life-size clay figurines. Pit Two is composed of chariots, cavalry, and crossbowmen. Pit three is the chain of command. The unearthed terracotta warriors are divided into general terracotta, warrior terracotta, charioteer terracotta, etc. The facial features of each clay figure are different. Originally painted, but due to fire and soaking, most of the color has faded off. The bronze chariots and horses on display in the exhibition hall use a large amount of gold and silver, and are exquisitely made, known as the "bronze crown", which is of great value to the academic research of the Qin Dynasty. Around: Huaqing PalaceHuaqing Palace is a historic royal bathing resort, because Yang Guiconcubine bathing here. It becomes more famous. The largest attraction here is the soup pool, in addition to the garden landscape, ancient buildings and ancient trees and other cultural relics resources. In addition, because of the ancient Tang style architecture, it is easy to take marverlous photos here wearing Hanfu.Huaqing Palace and Terra-cotta warriors belong to the foot of Mount Li, Lintong district, from the city of Xi 'an by bus to the Terracotta Warriors on the way that  will pass Huaqing Palace.If you want one-day return, you could arrange to visit Huaqing Palace in the morning, and then go to the Terracotta Warriors in the afternoon.If you want to experience more fun of Huaqing Palace detailedly, you could choose to stay in the scenic area of Huaqing Yutang Hot Spring Hotel, where to enjoy the "private soup" in the room; In addition, the evening "Song of Everlasting Regret", "Xi 'an Incident" stage performance will also offer you a unexpectedly good experience, worthy of appreciation. Tips:Scenic spot ticketOrdinary ticket: 120 RMB per person (need to make an appointment at the official wechat public account [Huaqing Palace Scenic Spot])Half ticket: Students under the age of 18, undergraduate and full-time students with student IDTickets could also be booked on the official wechat account Opening hours09:00-17:00 Hua Qing PalaceHuaqing Palace has been a bathing resort for the royal family since ancient times, and it is said that it was once the place where Yang Guifei bathed. According to legend, King You of the Western Zhou Dynasty built an official office here. · There are relatively complete cultural sites, garden landscapes, ancient buildings and famous trees of Zhou, Qin, Han, Tang, Ming and Qing dynasties left here. · Especially famous for the love story between Tang Ming Emperor and Yang Guifei and the "Xi 'an Incident" that shocked the world. The Qin, Han and Sui dynasties successively built it, and the Tang Dynasty rebuilt it several times. Top2 Huimin StreetHighlights: Northwest snacks tasting place, old brand gathered  Huimin Street, also known as "Hui Fang", it is composed of North courtyard gate, North Guangji Street, Xiyang City, Dapi Countryard and other streets, of which the most prosperous is the North courtyard gate. People sometimes only wander to the end of the North courtyard gate on the original road back. In fact, the rest of the streets still hide a lot of delicious.You could taste a lot of northwestern style Rou Jia mo, a variety of pasta dishes, red willow skewers sizzling on the grill, as well as decades-old signature restaurants such as Ding Jia Xiao Crispy Pork and Jia SAN Soup Dumpling here. The lively atmosphere of the street is also worth staying for a time, Hui minority with a skilled craft, shaking noodles on the street, roasting skewers, cutting osmanthus cake. Watching the birth of food process is not only interesting, but also a good time to feel Xi 'an food culture.Suggested tour durationSuggest to go during mealtimes. If you don't want to eat, the whole block is not big, and it takes less than half an hour to walk through.Top3 Xi 'an ancient City WallThe ancient city wall of Xi 'an, built during the Ming Dynasty, is the largest and best preserved in China today. The enemy tower locates on the city wall including the main tower, the archery tower, the gate tower and the corner tower and other buildings. The existing gate 18, of which 4 are ancient, the rest are later rebuilt. The magnificent city wall stands in the center of the city, surrounding the old town such as the Bell and Drum Tower and the Hui Min Street.The wall is about 14 meters wide and very flat, and travelers can rent bicycles on the wall to travel around. The original style inside the wall and the tall buildings outside the wall can be seen at a glance from the wall. Today, the ancient city wall is not only a historical spot, but also a place for Xi 'an people to relax. Under the roots of the city wall, you could occasionally see old people playing erhu and singing a few words of Qin opera. If you are interested, you could also take a cruise in the moat around the city wall and experience the water to see the city wall.TipsSuggested tour durationThe total length of the ancient city wall is nearly 14 kilometers, and there are three ways to travel around the city wall: about 3 hours on foot, or more than 1 hour by bike,or about 1 hour by electric bike. If you have enough time and energy, it is recommended to experience the fun of cycling around the city wall. After all, it is not common in China. But if time is tight, you may go up from the more lively south gate, walk around and pat, and then find a nearby gate down. If you only want to experience half a circle, most people choose the north door to start, the south door going down.Tickets/Car RentalCity Wall Ticket: 54 yuan/person (need to book a ticket in the wechat official account "Meet the City Wall Treasure Box")Bicycle rental: single RMB 45 / double RMB 90; Joint ticket :100 yuan/personHalf ticket: Students below the university with valid identificationby photographer Li HongyuOpening hours【 South Gate 】8:00 -- - 24:00【 Changle Gate (East Gate), AndingGate (West Gate), Anyuan Gate (North Gate), Hanguang Gate, Wenchang Gate, Peace Gate, Shangde Gate 】8:00-19:00 (May 1 - October 31)8:00-18:00 (November 1 - April 30)【 Zhongshan Gate 】At about 8:00 -【 Northwest Corner 】Every month on the first and 15th day of the lunar calendar (two days), 8:00-18:00Nearby: Forest of Steles MuseumLocated in the Wenchang Gate on the south side of the city wall, the Forest of Steles Museum displays inscriptions from the Han Dynasty to the Ming and Qing dynasties. The contents are authentic calligraphic works of famous literati, calligraphers and calligraphers of different periods, such as Qianlong, Yan Zhenqing, Wang Xizhi, and Su Shi. The treasure of the town hall is the "Kaicheng Stone Sutra" located in the first exhibition room, which has existed in the world for more than 1,000 years and is a real national treasure. In addition to a large number of calligraphy works, there are stone coffers, epitaphs, statues, and horse posts in the past dynasties, all of which show the ancient style.Stele Forest Museum is a calligraphy lovers must-see place, and many of them are attracted by the strong charm of the exudes here. The museum is divided into two kinds of explanation, the real person explanation and the interpreter. 30 yuan for an explainer is not as good as 100 yuan to ask a real person to explain. TipsTickets: Off-season (December 1 - the end of February) Full ticket: 50 yuan/person, half ticket: 25 yuan/person (need to make an appointment on wechat [Xi 'an Beilin Museum])Opening hours: 9:00-17:30  Xi 'an Stele Forest MuseumIt is the earliest museum established in Shanxi Province, and it is an art museum focusing on collection, research and display of stone tablets, epitaphs and stone carved statues of the past dynasties. The museum area consists of Confucian Temple, forest of Steles and stone carving art room, covering an area of more than 31,900 square meters, with a collection of more than 11,000 pieces of cultural relics and 11 exhibition rooms. The most famous are the inscriptions of Yan Zhenqing, Liu Gongquan, Huai Su and other famous calligraphers, as well as the two Tang Dynasty inscriptions of "Shitai Classic of Filial Piety" and "Kaicheng Classic of Stone." There are not only stone tablets, but also stone carvings and some other cultural relics on display. Top4 Bell and Drum TowersHighlights: Xi 'an landmark, night view viewing placeThe Bell and Drum Towers are located in the center of Xi 'an city wall, facing each other across the street and only 5 minutes' walk away from each other. The two buildings are majestically magnificent in appearance, and are the best preserved among the bell and drum towers of the same period. In ancient times, the bell and drum tower played the role of transmitting signals and telling the time. Now, the history of the bell and drum tower, some paintings and calligraphy, and furniture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties are displayed in the two buildings. You could choose one of them to climb the tower and overlook the streets of Xi 'an. In addition, the bell, drum tower is very suitable for accommodation, and convenient to most city's attractions. Stay here at night and go out at night to enjoy the night view of the bell and drum tower, to take a walk and take photos, and also try some snacks. Bell performance at the bell tower at 9 am, offer people a tour of Xi’an in company with the sound of the bell Top5 Shanxi History MuseumHighlights: A glimpse of ten thousand years, the treasure house of China, the palace of art and history A visit to the Shanxi History Museum, the thick history of Xi 'an, like peeling cocoons and drawing silk layers in front of you. From the Lantian apes of primitive society to the cultural treasures of Sui, Tang and five dynasties, it spans more than one million years and exhibits nearly 400,000 pieces of exhibits, including paintings, bronzes, gold, silver and jade. The museum is divided into three pavilions, namely, "Shanxi Ancient Civilization", "Tang Relics" and "Tang Dynasty mural Treasures Museum", Shaanxi ancient civilization as a basic permanent exhibition, free admission; The latter two need to purchase additional tickets (hold either of the latter two tickets, you could enter the permanent exhibition with tickets; Tang Dynasty mural treasures Museum tickets, free entry to the Tang heritage treasures, permanent exhibition hall).If only a passing glance is not meaningful, the story behind the cultural relics can make them "alive", it is recommended to ask a docent or rent an interpreter. Key cultural relics also support wechat scan to see the explanation,  which is quite convenient. Top6: Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (Dachengqun Night City) Highlights: Xuanzang's treasure trove, musical fountain, leisure square The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda is another famous landmark in Xi'an, located in the Dachengqun Temple. Originally built to house Buddhist scriptures and relics brought back by Xuanzang, it represents the introduction of Buddhist architecture into China. The pagoda was also the place where newly admitted scholars in the Tang Dynasty would inscribe their names, but unfortunately, these inscriptions are no longer visible today. At the base of the pagoda, there are two stone tablets on the south side, "The Preface to the Collection of the Great Tang Tripitaka" and "The Record of the Collection of the Great Tang Tripitaka," while inside the pagoda, various Buddhist artifacts are exhibited layer by layer.Today, the area around the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda has been transformed into a night city with Tang culture and elements, becoming a one-stop consumption area for eating, staying, traveling, shopping, and entertainment. Visiting at night offers a unique charm. The famous "Unstoppable Lady" performance is located on the west side of the north square's Wuling Jiayun, while the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda musical fountain and the large-scale performance of "Return to Chang'an" at the Kaiyuan Square are worth watching. The "Journey to the West" themed light and shadow theme park at the south square of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda allows visitors to experience the story of Journey to the West firsthand with their children.Throughout the Dachengqun Night City, there are scattered statues of historical figures such as Li Bai, Meng Haoran, and Emperor Xuanzong of Tang. Interested friends can look for them and take photos together. Wish you a pleasant journey.

Xiahe County is a Tibetan autonomous county in the southwest of Gansu Province, rich in cultural relics and historical sites and Buddhist culture, and is one of the top ten archaeological discoveries in the world.Xiahe County one-day tour Guide (Labrang Temple & Ganga secret)8:30-13:00 Leave from Lanzhou city at 8:30 in the morning. Charge and eat in the midway service area, and arrive at Labrang Temple next to an inn or hotel.14:00-16:30 Drive to Labrang Temple parking lot after makeup. About a few hundred meters away from accomentation area, it is recommended to walk through the narrow roadway, ideally barely pasiing.You could rent Tibetan clothes at the gate of Labrang Temple to take photos, which is convenient. We went in at 2:30 to visit the Labrang Temple and came out at 4:30 to make the one-hour journey to the Ganja Mystery.17:30-19:00 Check the Ganga Secret Province ticket strategy in advance: navigation "Stone secret" (if direct navigation for Ganga Secret area will charge 80RMB), see "Ganga secret area" after the scenic spot card to go straight to the right. The advantage is to save tickets, the disadvantage is that the lane is narrow,which makes the car slower. Xiahe two-day tour guideDay1Lanzhou To Labrang Temple To Sangke grassland To Langmu TempleLanzhou The capital of the Yellow River, a city where history and modernity blendFrom Lanzhou, enjoy a bowl of hot beef noodle in the early morning, and about 3.5h to arrive, start a two-day and one-night tour of GannanLabrang temple 40RMB. It is suggested to go to after lunch. You could experience Tibetan clothing at your own expense  80-100r visit time of about 2hLabrang Monastery, known as the "Tibetan learning institution in the world", is one of the six major monasteries of the Gelug School of Tibetan BuddhismHere you can smell the faint aroma of burning turpentine and see devout believers turning their sutras and bowing their headsThe sun shines on the temple's golden roof, inspiring aweMulberry grasslandLeave Labrang Temple, going ahead locates Xiahe endless mulberry grassland where you could spend money to feel the joy of horseback riding.With enough time, you could take beautiful photos with a few friends and forget the hustle and bustle of the city for a while.Starting from the grassland, we came to the "Gannan Shambhala" Langmu Temple that is located in the arms of the mountainsLangmuji Temple 30RMBIt is one of the important monasteries of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.The mural paintings in the temple show the precipitation of history.There is a sky burial platform that is only open to tourists in Tibetan areas.After a good day, we could check in the hotel to rest and wait for the next day.Day2Zakana To LanzhouZakana 80RMBKnown as "fairyland on earth", Zakana definitely makes you trip worthwihile. There is a unique stone forest landform.When the sky is clean and the air is fresh, Zakana is like a world out of the pigment plate; Zakana in the rainy season, shrouded in clouds, seems to be another world; On different weathers, you could feel the variuos charm of Zakana. Zagana is also a male peak and grassy beach, Tibetan village perfect combination of the place, surrounded by mountains, in the middle of a large grassy beach and crops, four villages and a temple dotted among them, high and low, scattered.The last day, back to Lanzhou to end our happy trip!Gannan local cuisineMilk tea, fried dough sticks, Kaaba, hand-grabbed mutton and so on. The food here has distinct ethnic characteristics, and you could enjoy the distinctive Tibetan cuisine.Xiahe travel TipsThe temperature difference between day and night in Gannan region is large, and the ultraviolet rays are strong in summer. You may prepare with excess clothing, sunscreen spray, sunglasses and other sunscreen products, grassland mosquitoes, which mosquito killer is essential.

Wuwei Travel itinerary:Day 1: Arrival in Wuwei• Fly from Shijiazhuang to Lanzhou, then drive to Wuwei and stay at a hotel.Day 2: Historical and cultural exploration• Visit Wuwei Museum and Leitai Scenic Spot to learn about the history and culture of Wuwei.• Visit Hexi Metropolitan Scenic Area, Five Liang Museum, Wuwei Temple of Literature, Western Xia Museum and Kumarashi Temple.• Enjoy the night view of Nanchengmen and the Ferris Wheel at night, visit the Mingqing Street night market.Day 3: Nature photography• Shooting Wuwei Desert Park and Wuwei Shenzhou Desert Safari Park.• Visit Liangzhou League Memorial Hall and Tiantishan Grottoes.Day 4: Tianzhu County tour• Go to Binggou River Scenic Spot in Tianzhu County.• Relax in the afternoon at Wuwei Hot Spring Resort .Day 5: Gulang County Adventure• Go to Gulang County to visit Gulang Balibu Sha Six Old Han Memorial Hall, Balibu Sha two Mountains actual Innovation Base, Balibu Sha Forest Farm and Gulang Battle Memorial Hall . Transport Tips Railway station• There are two railway stations in Wuwei, Wuwei South Station and Wuwei Station. Wuwei South Railway Station is the largest train marshalling station in the west of Lanzhou, and is also the contact point between Lanxin Line and Wuwei Zhongwei Railway. • Arrival and departure (long-distance passenger transport) National Highway 312 runs through the whole territory of Wuwei, and the road traffic is very convenient.Bus• In the city, you can take buses 3, 4 and 6 to various attractions  Accommodation recommendation• It is recommended to stay near the long-distance bus station on Nanguan West Road, where hotels concentrated and the tour is more convenient. Food Recommend• Try local specialties, such as noodles, fried cake, rice soup oil, Manchu cake, bird's nest cake, sanmi noodles, etc. ConclusionWuwei is a city full of historical charm and natural scenery. Whether it is history and culture lovers natural scenery photography lovers or not, they could find their own fun here. I hope the travel guide will help you better plan your trip to Wuwei.