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The remains of ancient civilizations living in Qinghai indicate that the area has been populated for around 5,000 years, though Xining was only given this name around 900 years ago in 1103. Read More>>
Xining lies in the eastern edge of Qinghai-Tibet plateau and the upper reaches of Huangshui River (a branch of the Yellow River) at 101°49 '17'' East Longitude and 36°34'13'' North Latitude,. It sits in the Hehuang Valley surrounded by mountains on... Read More>>
The total area of Xining is 7,671 square kilometers: the urbanized area covers around 350 square kilometers. The city has a population of 2.1 million, of which 1.27 million live in urban areas. A complex mix of nationalities live in the city, which... Read More>>
? GDP: RMB 28.16 billion (2006) ? Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 9,335 (2006) Read More>>
