Xining Introduction

Xining is the capital of Qinghai Province , located on the eastern edge of Qinghai-Tibet
Plateau and the upper reaches of Huangshui River.

The total are of Xining is 73,737 km² with the population of 2,100,000 , Coordinates: 36°38′N , 101°46′E . There are about 37 nationalities living here, including Han, Hui, Tu and Tibetan.

There are five districts, three counties under the administration of the local government.
There are about 37 nationalities living here, including Han, Hui, Tu and Tibetan. The local
traditions and customs are influenced by these distinctive nationalities, in particular the
Tibetan group.

The annual average temperature of Xining is about 6.5′C (43.7′F) while in January
the temperature drops to only -8.9 ‘C (16′F) and in July it reaches the high of 17.2 ‘C
(63′F) on average. Attributed to the high altitude, the region is encircled in low air
pressure weather systems and as such receives high-levels of ultra-violet radiation,
so it is very important for visitors to be prepared with a high factor sun block to
defend against sun burn.

History

Xining has a history of over 2100 years and was a chief commercial hub on the Hexi Corridor
caravan route to Tibet, handling especially timber, wool and salt in ancient times. The
trade along the Hexi Corridor was part of a larger trade corridor along the Northern Silk
Road, whose use was intensified in the first century BC after efforts by the Han Dynasty
to control this route.