Ta 'er Temple 1
Ta 'er Temple, located in Huangzhong County, Xining, has a history of over 400 years. It is one of the important monasteries of Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism (Yellow Sect) and the birthplace of Master Zong Kaba, the founder of Yellow Sect. Temple architecture is magnificent, rich in treasures, and can feel the rich religious atmosphere. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Xining.
2. Dongguan Mosque
Dongguan Mosque is the largest mosque in Qinghai Province, located in Dongguan Street, Xining. This grand mosque, which combines the styles of Han, Tibetan and Islam, is a popular destination for tourists in this city.
3. Qinghai Provincial Museum
Qinghai Provincial Museum is located in Xinning Square, Xining City. Although it is small in scale in provincial museums, it is also a good place to learn about Qinghai's history and national culture. Moreover, there are exhibitions and explanations of Tibetan Buddhism and Islamic cultural systems in the museum, which is very helpful for the later tour around Qinghai.
4. Sun Moon Mountain
Sun Moon Mountain is located on the road from Huangyuan to Qinghai Lake, and it is also the only way for Qinghai to enter Tibet. Legend has it that when Princess Wencheng entered Tibet, she broke a stone mirror where she couldn't see her hometown and divided it into two petals, the sun and the moon, hence the name Sun Moon Mountain. There is a small peak on each side of the Sun Moon Mountain Pass, and there are two landmark buildings, namely the Sun Moon Pavilion and the Moon Pavilion.
5. Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum
Tibetan Medicine and Culture Museum, also known as Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum, systematically displays Tibetan art and culture, medical technology and other aspects through numerous cultural relics, ancient books, art and medical specimens, and is an excellent place to understand Tibetan culture. The precious giant Thangka in the museum is spectacular and shocking, so it should not be missed.
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Xining City