Top 10 must-visit attractions in Xining

The top ten tourist attractions in Xining are as follows: Qilian Mountain National Park, New Silk Road Plaza, Yanta Temple, Altitude Buddhist Cultural Village, Qinghai Lake Waterfall, Lingshan Giant Buddha, New World Ecological Park, Tang Furong Garden, Tuofenggou Scenic Area and Huangzhong Ancient City Ruins.

1. Qilian Mountain National Park

One of the nine oldest mountains in China, the main peak is 5,200 meters above sea level. It is majestic and beautiful, with many mountains crisscrossing each other, and the scenery is pleasant. There are many beautiful landscapes in the scenic area, such as Baiyun Cave, Nantianmen, Shibei Valley, Xintianmen, Xianren Terrace, etc., attracting many tourists to visit.

2. New Silk Road Plaza

It is the largest urban cultural celebration venue in Xining and a symbol of Xining’s city image. The main building of the New Silk Road Plaza consists of three parts: the Paris Arc de Triomphe, the Ancient Capital Building, and the New Silk Road Tower. The Paris Arc de Triomphe is magnificent, the Ancient Capital Building has a European flavor, and the New Silk Road Tower is famous for its exquisite symbolic sculptures and New Silk Road theme.

3. Yanta Temple

Located in Qushui County, Xining City, it was built in the 15th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1382). It is a Longxulin Buddhist temple with a long history and is one of the most famous temples in Qinghai. Famous temple. Yanta Temple is built on the mountain and is dominated by pagodas. It is mainly composed of Tianwang Hall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Song Dynasty Legacy Monument, Tathagata Hall, and Awakening Pagoda. It also has landscapes such as "Infinite Garden" and "Avalokitesvara on the Sea", making Yanta Temple Full of mystery.

4. The Altitude Buddhist Cultural Village

With the practice of Buddhist culture as the center, people can enjoy a spiritual life of peace and tranquility. There are many scenic spots in the Altitude Buddhist Cultural Village, such as the Bamboo Sea, the Buddha Hall, the Zen Forest Dojo and the Brahma Lake, where people can find the Zen of the soul in tranquility.

5. Qinghai Lake Waterfall

It is a waterfall with a continuous flow of water from the lake. The waterfall is about 500 meters wide and cascades down from the cliff edge of the high platform. Its sound is deep and powerful, majestic and very spectacular. In addition, there is a meandering green water flowing under the waterfall, which makes people linger.

6. Lingshan Giant Buddha

It is a pagoda in Xining City. It is located at the foothills of Lingshan Mountain in the southwest of Xining City. The tower is 47.3 meters high and 15 meters in diameter. It is being built by the Chinese people. The tallest golden pagoda. There is a statue of Maitreya Buddha and his disciples on the top of the tower. Combined with the beautiful natural scenery of Lingshan Mountain, it makes people feel like they have returned to the ancient Buddhist country.

7. New World Ecological Park

Located in Beicheng New District, Xining City, it is a diversified park integrating green plants, small animals, water world, sightseeing cars, amusement parks, cinemas, theaters, etc. It is a large-scale leisure ecological park that integrates various entertainment projects. It has rich water landscapes and forms a fresh vitality with many plants and animals. It is a good place for Xining residents to relax and vacation.

8. Tang Dynasty Furong Garden

Located in Chengdong New Town, Xining City, it is magnificent and covers an area of ??more than 3,000 acres. It is a large-scale tourist amusement park, including palaces and courtyards. , courtyards, lakes and mountains, bonsai gardening, etc., it integrates traditional Chinese garden art, folk culture and modern culture. It is a cultural landscape with both aesthetic and tourism values.

9. Tuofenggou Scenic Area

Located in the south of Xining City, across the lake from the Qinghai Lake area, it is a typical representative of West Lake and Peach Blossom Spring. There are many scenic spots in the scenic area, such as Baili Waterfall, Mantianxing Waterfall, Yangtze River Grand Canyon, Bayi Cave, Chuo Cave, etc. In addition, there are more than a hundred grottoes and more than 20 ancient painted murals, which are beautiful wonders.

10. Huangzhong Ancient City Ruins

Located on the bank of Liangduo River in Huangzhong District, Xining City, it is an ancient city ruins with many tombs in the Sui and Tang Dynasties in China. The ruins of the ancient city of Huangzhong and the surrounding areas are ancient, complete in shape, large in scale, rich in connotation, and of extremely high cultural relic value. They are important symbols for studying the famous history and culture of the Sui and Tang Dynasties.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia—Xining City