Xining ( 41 )

City Overview ( 3 )
Lamb kebab is the snack of Xinjiang region, favored by of Kazak, Uigur, Hui, Sala and many other ethnic groups that believe in Islam. As Gansu, Xinjiang and Qinghai are the gathering areas of the Islamic nationalities, it's common to see lamb kebab in Xining. Qinghai produces plenty of lamb. Thus, its lamb kebab is in high quality and cheap. When getting around Xining City, you can find lamb kebab stands in the streets and lanes.

Dongguan Mosque ( 3 )
As one of the three world-famous religions, Islam has its own strict doctrines and architectural style. In China, there are many Islamic ethnic groups, including Hui, Sala, Uigur, Kazak, etc. In Xining, you can see the Dongguan Mosque, which is one of the largest mosques in Qinghai Province.

Qinghai Lake and Bird Island ( 15 )
Qinghai Lake is the largest salt lake in China. The Bird Island and Haixinshan Hill are the most eye-catching two sights in the lake. When the countless birds with white feathers fly across the lake, this perfect moment enters your eyes, crashes into your mind, and makes you to remember it forever. By the side, you can gallop on the vast green pastures like an excited horse. Without city's hustling and bustling, without job stress, you find yourself and get a quite good mood.

Ta'er Monastery ( 20 )
These photos show you the pilgrims, architectures, murals, and lamas in Ta'er Monastery. It's Xining's another attraction, one of the six biggest monasteries of the Yellow Hat Sect of Tibetan Buddhism.