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Xining is a hub for all transportation within the Qinghai Province, and also the city which connects the province with the outside world. It has excellent transportation links, and is accessible by air, train and bus.Read More>>
Xining airport (formerly known as Xining Caojiabao Airport) is located 29 kilometers (18 miles) from the city center. Domestic flights leave daily to Beijing (2 hrs), Shanghai (4hrs), Shenzhen (4hrs), Xi'an (1hr) and Chengdu (1.5 hrs), and less... Read More>>
Xining Railway Station is the starting point for one of the most scenic train journeys in China. In 2006, the highest railroad in the world was opened to provide a physical transport link between Xining and Lhasa in Tibet. The train winds its way... Read More>>
Entering Xining by road is very easy: all major freight is still taken by road, as is most local passenger transport. Xining Long Distance Bus Station dominates the transportation within Xining. Read More>>
There are two kinds of buses in Xining: Buses servicing downtown districts are larger, costing RMB 1 or RMB0.7 with an IC card. Smaller mini-buses connect the city center with suburbs and the new zone of the Southern District. These trips cost... Read More>>
There are several different taxi firms operating in Xining. The newer Santana, Fukang and Xuetielong taxis are easy to spot, having been painted bright green. The older red Xiali taxis are still in operation, accounting for over half of the cabs in... Read More>>
Many companies provide car rental services, which visitors would be well advised to take advantage of when traveling around an area as vast as Qinghai. This option is very popular: during holidays and festivals such as golden weeks visitors are... Read More>>
