Home » China Province Maps » Qinghai

Map of Qinghai Province

Zoom-in

Zoom-out

Qinghai Province in China

Qinghai Province

With Xining as its capital, Qinghai, named after the Qinghai Lake, is located in the northwest China, on the northeast part of Tibet Plateau. Occupying a total area of over 720,000 square kilometers, it holds a population of 4.92 million. Qinghai province is known as the "Roof of the World" along with Tibet. Qinghai has been the top tourist destination not only for its spectacular landscapes but also for its colorful local customs. Remarkable cities and towns contain Xining city, Haibei, Hainan, Haidong, Haixi Towns, and more.

Location of Qinghai

As China's fourth largest province, Qinghai borders Gansu on the northeast, the Xinjiang Autonomous Region on the northwest, Sichuan on the southeast, and Tibet Autonomous Region on the southwest.

Large area of steep mountains and highlands in Qinghai are intersected by basins and valleys, giving it an average altitude of above 3,000m. Qinghai's terrain is framed by Qilian Mount in the north, Kunlun Mount in the middle and Tanggula Mount in the south. China's three major rivers start here, including the Yellow River, Yangtze River and Lancengjiang River. Qinghai Lake is the largest inland salt lake in China, and there are many other fresh water lakes. The unique highlands and rivers form the unique Qinghai tourism.

Climate of Qinghai

Typical continental highland climate rules the province, characterized by sharp change in daily temperature. Summer here is short and dry, while winter is long and cold. Annual rainfall is between 50-400mm. The average annual temperature is between -5?~8?.Summer is the best time to have your tour.

Transportation in Qinghai

Railways in Qinghai

Lanzhou-Qinghai railway is the artery line connecting Qinghai with the outside world. Qinghai-Xizang railway has now reaches Lhasa.

Highways in Qinghai

Centered round Xining, several national and provincial highways connect every part of the province conveniently.

Airways in Qinghai

Xining has flight courses to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and dozens of other major cities in China.

Travel & Sightseeing in Qinghai

Qinghai boasts not only the abundant historical and cultural heritage, but also the picturesque natural landscapes with snow-covered mountains, icy peaks, deserts, vast pastures and sparking lakes which make the tourists hard to leave. One of its most attractive highlights is the Ta'er Monastery which attracts the natural lovers who enjoys the camping, hiking, and bird-watching as well as tourists who have a fascination with Buddhism. Other top attractions consist of the "Small Imperial Palace in Qinghai"-Qutan Monastery, snow-capped An'Nyemaqen Mountain and the "Highland Xishuangbanna", Mengda Nature Reserve, which are all well-known to the world.

Qinghai is remote, ancient and mysterious to the world, so the tourists can have a wonder and primitive travel.

-Click here to see detailed Qinghai Tourist Attractions Map.