Qinghai Photos
Named after Qinghai Lake, the largest inland salt-water lake in China, Qinghai Province is located in the northeastern part of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau in western China. Being the fourth largest province in China, Qinghai is the home of some 5 million Han, Tibetan, Tu, Hui, Salar and Mongolian minority ethnic groups. Visitors are fascinated by the unique cultures and folk traditions as well as Ta'er Monastery (Kumbum Monastery) and the vast Qinghai Lake and more.
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Xining (111)
With a history of 2000 years, Xining, the capital city of Qinghai Province was a key point of the south branch of the Silk Road. Influenced by both Chinese, Hui and Tibetan cultures, Xining has unique cultural features and relics like Ta Er Monastery and Dongguan Mosque. As a pearl in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Xining's natural beauty is also breathtaking. The Qinghai Lake, snow-covered mountains, icy peaks, deserts and vast pastures mesmerize its visitors.
- Xining City (15)
- Ta'er Monastery (16)
- Dongguan Mosque (3)
- Bird Island (13)
- Qinghai Lake (18)
- Qinghai Lake International Road Cycling Race (46)
Menyuan Hui Autonomous County (12)
Menyuan Hui Autonomous County is the largest production base of cole in the north of China. The cole flowers blossom in July, by the time, Menyuan becomes a sea of yellow flowers.
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