Qinghai Province is located on the Tibetan Plateau and is one of the largest province in China. The province is the river source for 3 major rivers (Yellow River, Changjiang and Mekong river) and the railway to Tibet runs through it. Within the province, there are 2 sites voted as the Most Beautiful Places in China and 1 Historical and Cultural City.
Travel Information: 2.5 hours by air from Beijing city
Taer Monastery
The monastery was founded in 1583 to commemorate the founder of the Yellow Hat Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The temple ground covers 144, 000 sqm of land.
Taer Monastery Dhammapala Hall
The Dhammapala Hall was built in 1692 to worship Dhammapala.
Taer Monastery Longevity Hall
Taer Monastery Main Assembly Hall
The Hall was first built in 1621 and is the venue for important Buddhist activities and to recite the sutras.
Qinghai Ma Bufang Mansion
The Mansion was built in 1943 by the Kuomingtang General Ma Bufang for his family.
Qinghai Ma Bufang Mansion
The mansion is also used for offical work and meeting guest.
Qinghai Ma Bufang Mansion
The mansion extensively used jade on its wall.
East Gate Grand Mosque
The mosque was built in 1379 and has been in continuous use. The prayer hall can accomodate up to 3000 people and is one of the largest mosque in northwest China.
Xining North Gate
The North gate is part of the city walls and gates built in 1386 to defend the city. The original gate was torn down in the 1950s and rebuilt in 2007.
Xining Yogurt
The yogurt is prepared the traditional way by the local muslims.
