Qinghai [a] is an inland province in Northwestern China. It is the largest province of China (excluding autonomous regions) by area and has the third smallest population. Its capital and largest city is Xining. Qinghai borders Gansu on the northeast, Xinjiang on the northwest, Sichuan on the southeast and the Tibet Autonomous Region on the

Qinghai (青海), which literally means 'blue sea', is an inland province in central west China, adjacent to Xinjiang, Tibet, Sichuan, and Gansu. Qinghai is famed for its spectacular scenery, multi-ethnic minority culture, and rich Buddhist heritage throughout the region.

Qinghai is the fourth largest province-level political subdivision in China in terms of land area, but the sparseness of its population is second only to that of Tibet. The capital is Xining in eastern Qinghai, some 140 miles (220 km) west of Lanzhou in Gansu.

All the things you need to know before traveling Qinghai. Weather, maps, cost, best time to travel Qinghai, attractions, landmarks, accommodation, folk custom, food and travel tips.

Qinghai Province is named after the Qinghai Lake, the largest inland salt lake and the most beautiful lake in China. It is short for Qinghai, and also called Tsinghai, Ch'inghai. The capital city and transportation hub is Xining.

Qinghai covers a wide area and has numerous charming plateau sceneries: glacial landforms, alpine meadows, Gobi landscapes, deserts, turquoise lakes, and a Mars-like basin... The scenery on a long Qinghai drive changes radically, so self-driving travelers never get bored.

Qinghai is located in northwest China with high altitude, famous for Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Tibetan customs and Buddhism temples. The best visit time is May-Oct.

Big, bold and beautifully barren, Qinghai (青海, Qīnghǎi), larger than any country in the EU, occupies a vast swath of the northeastern chunk of the Tibetan Plateau. As far as Tibetans are concerned, this is Amdo, one of old Tibet’s three traditional provinces.

Qinghai is a province of the People's Republic of China located in the northwestern portion of the country. It is named after the enormous Qinghai Lake, which is located in its provincial territory.

Aug 11, 2021 · A namesake of the largest inland saltwater lake, Qinghai Province is located in the western part of China, northeast of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Qinghai has two prefecture-level cities, Xining being the administrative seat and the other one is Haidong City.