Geographical Position
As the political, economic, scientific and technological, cultural and traffic center of Qinghai Province, Xining is located in the eastern part of Qinghai Province and lies at the upper reaches of Huangshui River.

Area
The total area of Xinign is 350 square kilometer. The average altitude of Xining is about 2,200 meters.

Population
With a population of more than two million, Xining is the first city on the upper reaches of the Yellow River to achieve a population in the millions. Minorities occupy 23% of the total population.

Nationalities
There are about 37 nationalities living here, though it is only the Han, Hui, Monguor Tu, and Tibetan who are numerically significant.

History
Xining has a history of over 2100 years. Xining used to be a chief commercial hub on the Hexi Corridor caravan route to Tibet, handling especially timber, wool and salt in ancient times. Until now, it is still the only road by which to enter the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Weather
The climate in Xining is characterized as having an arid climate with little rain and has plenty of sunshine; it is dry and windy in spring, and has a short summer season and a long and cold winter.

Local products
The main special local products in Xining are fern, rhubarb, gen-seng, aweto, tian ma, caladium. yak hair, etc.

Major Attractions
Ta”er Monastery, Bird Island, Qinghai Lake, Dongguan Mosque, Northern Buddhist Temple

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Xining Nightlife

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