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You may be able to find reasonable prices at these Xining accommodations, which have positive reviews from our travellers: Sofitel Xining - Property features at this hotel include a lift. Holiday Inn Xining Hot-Spring, an IHG Hotel - Guests can enjoy a bar and a lift at this hotel. Wanda Vista Xining - Property features at this hotel include a lift.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 14°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of -6°C. Average annual precipitation for Xining is 536 mm.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might like to discover the area around Xining. Get out into nature with places such as Xining Nanshan Mountain, Huangshui River and Datong River Forest Park. Additional attractions include Qinghai University, Tibetan Plateau Wildlife Zoo and Dongguan Great Mosque.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Xining in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Xining (XNN-Caojiabao Intl.), located 38.3 mi (61.7 km) from the city centre. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to make use of public transport. If you’re hoping to check out more of the area, head over to Xining Railway Station to take a train.