[2025 Xining Stay] Travel Guide for Sofitel Xining (Updated Feb)

【Oriental Aesthetics】 Silk Road Dream: a world-class luxury train, where the train is the destination, connecting Qinghai and Gansu. 🌟【Selected Attractions】 Erhan Salt Lake, Daxiadan Emerald Lake, Xining Ta'er Monastery, and Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. 🏞️【Extraordinary experience】 Watch the master draw thangkas in person, and experience thangka making and identification. 🎨【Exclusive Privileges】 Experts from Mogao Grottoes guide in-depth exploration, and exclusive access and treatment to Mingsha Mountain. 🗺️ [Reference itinerary from Dunhuang to Xining] D1️⃣ Meet in Dunhuang, check in at Dongyi Dunhuang or equivalent, and enjoy dinner. 🍽️ D2️⃣ Visit Mogao Grottoes, Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake, and take the Silk Road Dream. 🚂 D3️⃣ Participate in entertainment activities on the train (hand-drawing in tracing books, tasting coffee in the cafe, knowledge sharing salon, etc.) and head to Xining. ☕ D4️⃣ In the morning, enjoy the quiet time in the car, visit Ta'er Monastery, Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum, and check in to Xining Xinhua Sofitel Hotel. 🏨 D5️⃣ Arrange a dedicated driver to take you to the airport according to your flight time. ✈️ 🚗【Land vehicle transfer】 🈶First day in Dunhuang (pick up at the airport/station): Suite-Toyota Land Cruiser, Family/Standard Room/King's Bed-Buick GL8. 🈶Dunhuang section on the second day: Suite - Toyota Land Cruiser, parent-child/standard room/double bed - 2+1VIP bus. 🈶Day 4 Xining section: Suite - Mercedes-Benz S-Class, parent-child/standard room/double bed - 2+1VIP bus. 🈶Day 5 Xining section (airport/station transfer): Suite-Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Family/Standard Room/King Bed-Buick GL8. 📹️【Group service】 🈶 Accompanied by a full-time vacation ambassador and professional photographer throughout the trip. 🍽️【Meals】 🈶4 breakfasts and 7 meals. 💰️【Train fare】 🈶The entire Silk Road Dream Train toll and attraction tickets. Statement: The picture is from the official Instagram. #Silk Road Dream #Xining #Dunhuang #Chaluhan Salt Lake #Mogao Grottoes #Taer Temple #Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake #Dachaidan Emerald Lake #Train Travel

- Luxury: - Xining Sofitel Hotel: Located at No. 63 Wusi West Road, Chengxi District, offers late check-out until 16:00 and early check-in. - Xining Qinghai Kaiyuan Hotel: Located at No. 7 Jianguo Road, Chengdong District, offers late check-out until 16:00, early check-in, free breakfast, and welcome fruits. - Xining Wanda Realm Hotel: Located at Building 1, No. 76 Xichuan South Road, Chengxi District, offers early check-in and welcome fruits. - Qinghai Hotel: Located at No. 158 Huanghe Road, Chengxi District, offers late check-out until 16:00, free breakfast, and welcome fruits. - High-end: - Xining Sanyu Hotel (Central Plaza Branch): Located at No. 45 Changjiang Road, Chengzhong District, part of Qinghai Sanyu Group Co., Ltd., offers 428 deluxe rooms and suites, Yuka Coffee Western Restaurant and Four Seasons Pavilion Chinese Restaurant, well-equipped conference and fitness facilities, about 5 kilometers from the train station and about 32 kilometers from Caojiabao Airport. - Xining Boliyabu Hotel: Located at Building 5, No. 130 Xiguan Street, Chengxi District, 19th Floor, Room 11901, offers early check-in and welcome fruits. - Xining Sapphire Hotel: Located at No. 21 Shengli Road, Chengxi District, offers late check-out until 16:00, early check-in, free breakfast, and welcome fruits. - Qinghai Jinjiang International Hotel: Located at No. 71 Haiyan Road, Chengxi District, offers late check-out until 16:00, early check-in, free breakfast, welcome fruits, and a free hotpot base voucher (Xining branch). - Comfortable: - Xining Changjiang International Hotel (Central Plaza Branch): Located at No. 43 Changjiang Road, Chengzhong District, about 1.2 kilometers from the city center, with good reviews, mature surrounding facilities, and convenient travel. - Xining Kunlun Hilton Hampton Hotel: About 5 kilometers from the city center, near the Bayi Road Bus Station, offers various room types including parent-child themed rooms and family rooms. - Minshan Qinghai-Tibet Railway Hotel (Xining Railway Station Wangfujing Branch): About 2.6 kilometers from the city center, near Xining Railway Station, offers audio-visual rooms and parent-child themed rooms. - Budget: - Hanting Hotel (Xining Binhe South Road Branch): Located at No. 78 Binhe South Road, Chengzhong District, Xining, Qinghai Province, offers affordable prices. - GreenTree Eastern Hotel (Xining Haihu Wanda Plaza Branch): Located at Building 9, No. 130 Xiguan Street, Chengxi District, offers free breakfast and late check-out until 16:00. - 7 Days Inn (Xining Dashizi Branch): Located in the bustling area of downtown Xining, with convenient transportation, and rich dining and shopping facilities.

Where is enshrined as a legend year after year? The Northwest Loop! Connecting 8+ stunning landscapes, it's a complete loop without retracing steps. Set off now! Witness the "Northwest Tiffany Blue" that has reappeared after three years at Dongtaijinoer Lake, check in at the popular Highway 315 U-shaped road🛣️, marvel at the world-class desert wonder - the Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring, and step into the "Rainbow on Earth"🌈 Danxia landform... Stay at 🛏️【Dunhuang Villa + Solitary Interstellar】, enjoy the ultimate desert Gobi view, and unlock the luxurious wild play of the Northwest Loop! 🌈Northwest Loop 7 days and 6 nights luxury wild trip 🔆Private small group, available for two persons booking, one order per group. ✅Professional driver-guide service (free airport transfer) ✅Personal butler 1v1 customized travel ✅Selection of 6 nights luxury hotels & scenic accommodations ✅Full journey scenic spot tickets + scenic transportation + cultural experience ✅Full journey breakfast + drinking water + seasonal fruits ✅Formal electronic travel contract, PICC travel accident insurance 🚗Itinerary D1 Xining airport pick-up - free time D2 Xining - Menyuan rapeseed flowers - Qilian grassland horse riding - Zhangye Danxia D3 Zhangye - Jiayuguan Fort - Shazhou Night Market D4 Dunhuang - Mogao Caves - Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring D5 Dunhuang - Water Yadan - Solitary Interstellar Gobi stargazing - luxury hotel D6 Dongtaijinoer Lake - Highway 315 - Chaka Salt Lake - Chaka Town D7 Chaka Town - Erlang Sword of Qinghai Lake - Xining disband 🏨Hotel Accommodation 🔷 Interstellar Gobi Luxury Hotel Built in the Gobi desert, close to the Water Yadan, with a hexagram layout, the design is full of a sense of technology. There are various accommodation options, including tents, glass rooms, and villas where you can also camp in your own tent. The glass room has a transparent glass ceiling, and you can see the dazzling stars✨ while lying in bed 🔷 Villa The exterior is based on the Mogao Caves and folk architecture, showcasing the simple style of the Western Regions desert, like a desert palace. Adjacent to the Dunhuang Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring scenic area, it fully captures the charm of the Western Regions desert. Excellent location🔝convenient for travel, and the fourth floor's Star Picking Pavilion offers views of Mingsha Mountain and the 🌌brilliant starry sky 🔷Sofitel Xining A luxury accommodation brand under the French Accor Group, with French-style architecture and a red roof. Great service experience, very convenient transportation 💡Trip Highlights 🔶Check in at 9+ stunning places——📸Life photos get√ 🔶Mogao Caves A-class ticket——Unlock 8 caves + 2 digital movies 🔶Independent explanation at Jiayuguan——Witness the history of warriors 🔶Luxury setup at Chaka Lake——Round-trip train plus shoe covers to prevent erosion 🔶Qilian Mountain grassland horse riding🏇🏻——Enjoy the leisure time on horseback 🔶Ride camels🐫+ ATV off-road——Explore the beauty of Mingsha Mountain, experience the desert 🔶Solitary Interstellar stargazing——Follow a professional guide to learn about stargazing⭐knowledge

Xining New Century Sofitel Hotel In Xining, this plateau city, the New Century Sofitel Hotel adds much comfort and surprise to my journey with its unique Tibetan design and first-class service standards. 🏨 Hotel Environment: As soon as I stepped into the lobby, the rich Tibetan cultural atmosphere was overwhelming, with exquisite decorations and a warm reception that made one feel honored instantly. 🛏 Room Facilities: The interior decoration of the room is luxurious yet cozy, with spacious space and high-quality bedding ensuring a good night's sleep. Particularly worth mentioning are the hotel staff, whose professionalism and enthusiasm are reflected in every detail. Whether it's asking for travel information or addressing accommodation needs, they are always able to provide timely and efficient help. 🖼 Restaurant Environment: The breakfast is rich and varied, catering to different tastes. ❤ Recommendation Reason: Overall, the New Century Sofitel Hotel is not just a hotel, but rather a refined space that perfectly combines the local charm of Xining with international service. It is worth recommending to every traveler heading to Xining. Xining New Century Sofitel Hotel

【Three-Day Tour Route】 Day One: 🏛️ Morning: Visit Qinghai Provincial Museum to understand the history and culture of Qinghai.🏛️ 🕌 Afternoon: Visit Dongguan Mosque to feel the solemnity and beauty of Islamic culture.🕌 🌳 Evening: Stroll in Nanshan Park and enjoy the magnificent scenery of Xining Plateau City.🌳 Day Two: 🏔️ Day trip: Go to Riyue Mountain to appreciate the majestic mountains and mysterious beauty of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.🏔️ 🛶 Afternoon: Visit the Daotang River, enjoy the river scenery, and feel the tranquility and power of nature.🛶 Day Three: 🌊 Day trip: Visit Qinghai Lake, walk along the lake, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of China's largest inland lake.🌊 🏯 Afternoon: Visit Ta'er Monastery to appreciate the profound foundation and magnificent architecture of Tibetan Buddhism.🏯 🏞️ Evening: Explore Laji Mountain and Guide National Geopark to feel the wonderful charm of nature.🏞️ 【Recommended Attractions】 🌊 Qinghai Lake: China's largest inland lake, with picturesque lakeside scenery.🌊 🏯 Ta'er Monastery: One of the six major monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, with a long history and spectacular architecture.🏯 🌳 Nanshan Park: Overlooking the panoramic view of Xining, enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the plateau city.🌳 🕌 Dongguan Mosque: Large scale, well-preserved ancient architecture, experience the charm of Islamic culture.🕌 【Recommended Food】 🍖 Hand-grabbed mutton: The meat is tender and unique in taste, making it unforgettable.🍖 🍲 Yak meat hot pot: With yak meat as the main ingredient, the delicious soup base and rich ingredients make people drool.🍲 🥛 Yogurt: The delicate taste and sweet and sour taste are one of the characteristics of Xining, not to be missed.🥛 🍜 Sheep intestine noodles: Soft sheep intestines with specially made sauce, a classic snack in Xining, delicious.🍜 🌶️ Stuffed skin: Smooth noodles with sour and spicy taste, a traditional snack in Qinghai, memorable.🌶️ 【Recommended Hotels】 🏨 Xining Hilton International Hotel: Exquisite and comfortable design, providing high-quality accommodation experience for guests.🏨 🏨 Xining Xinhua United Sofitel Hotel: Full of design sense, making people feel luxurious and comfortable.🏨 🏨 Xining Sapphire Hotel: Thoughtful and enthusiastic service, spacious and bright rooms, giving you the warmth of home.🏨 【Precautions】 ⚠️ Xining's climate is changeable, please always pay attention to the weather forecast and bring suitable clothes.⚠️ ⚖️ Respect local tourism regulations and order, protect the natural environment and cultural relics.⚖️ 🍽️ When tasting local food, pay attention to food hygiene, enjoy in moderation, and avoid overeating spicy and greasy food.🍽️ ⛰️ When traveling in plateau areas, pay attention to altitude sickness, rest and hydrate in time.⛰️ 💰 When buying souvenirs and handicrafts, pay attention to distinguish the authenticity and quality, and avoid buying inferior or fake goods.💰

In Xining, quality hotels are a rarity, making Sofitel Xining New Town a standout choice. The hotel's exterior, resembling a classical castle, boasts a striking replica of the Eiffel Tower—a design marvel that sets the tone for the entire stay. The hotel's common areas are perfect for capturing stunning photographs. The front desk staff were incredibly helpful, graciously upgrading us to an executive room. The room itself exuded classical elegance and offered ample space. As executive guests, we enjoyed complimentary drinks, Parisian water, and exquisite afternoon tea and dinner. Breakfast at the ground-floor Western restaurant showcased a variety of local delicacies. The generous portions of Qinghai beef noodle soup and the flavorful beef tripe soup were highlights, while the Danish pastries were exceptionally flaky and delicious. Surrounded by numerous shopping malls, the hotel area provided convenient dining options, especially with several eateries offering delicious beef noodle soups and handmade noodles. The cleanliness of the New Town area made it perfect for leisurely strolls. #luxuryhotels

The classic charm of French is the philosophy that Sofitel has always been adhering to. It is also my favorite lifestyle classic French afternoon tea. I can feel at ease warm family suite apartment, which is the best choice for family travel Excellent location, convenient travel, convenient parking French bouquets everywhere in the hotel, warm and comfortable everywhere intimate service is also an important reason for my choice here, love the hotel is also a travel another way……