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Qinghai tourism consultation hotline

Qinghai tourism consultation hotline: 09715228976.

Qinghai tourism consultation hotline: 09715228976. Qinghai is located in the inland northwest of China, bordering Gansu to the north and east, Xinjiang to the northwest, and Tibet to the south and southwest.

Qinghai Attractions

Qinghai Lake

Qinghai Lake, whose Tibetan name is "Cuowenbu", meaning "blue sea", is located in Qinghai Province, China In the northeastern part of the Inner Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, it is the largest lake in China, as well as the largest saltwater lake and internal flow lake in China, with a total area of ??4625.6 square kilometers.

Qinghai Lake was formed by the collapse of the fault between Datong Mountain, Riyue Mountain and Qinghai Nanshan in the Qilian Mountains. Its Haixin Mountain and Bird Island are both tourist attractions. The water source of Qinghai Lake mainly relies on surface runoff and lake precipitation. In 2011, Qinghai Lake Scenic Area won the title of "National 5A Tourist Attraction".

Xining

Xining is an ancient plateau city with a long history and is an integral part of the culture of the Yellow River Basin. During the Shang, Zhou, Qin and Han dynasties, the Hehuang area was the center where the ancient Qiang people lived. Xining, also known as Qingtang City, Xiping County, etc., is the capital of Qinghai Province. It is located in the northeast of Qinghai Province and the northeast of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is located at the intersection of Huangshui River and three tributaries.

As of July 9, 2021, Xining has a total area of ??7,660 square kilometers and governs five districts, two counties and the Xining Economic and Technological Development Zone. Xining has won the titles of National Sanitary City and National Excellent Tourism City. Won the happiest city in China in 2021.