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Xining Cultural Park, located on Haiyan Road in Chengxi District, covers 230 mu (approximately 1,000 acres). The park features a modern European-style layout that blends formal and natural elements. The park is clean and tidy, filled with vibrant flowers and lush greenery.
Cultural parks are parks dedicated to promoting culture. They emphasize the humanistic environment and the accumulation of human culture, with a focus on expressing humanity. The entrance is marked by two rows of European-style columns. To the right are carved stone poems, bronze statues, and calligraphy, imbued with the local cultural atmosphere of Qinghai.
Xining Cultural Park also features a pavilion and corridor for visitors to relax. The park is planted with local flowers, plants, and trees, creating a fragrant and beautiful scene. Behind it, a stone wall relief depicts historical stories, such as the story of a cadre marrying Princess Wencheng.
The plateau has a continental climate with abundant sunshine, long cold winters and cool summers. Summer is the best time to travel.
Xining Cultural Park is divided into six major areas: the Cultural Square, the Jiangheyuan Cultural and Customs Area, the Children's Playground, the Flower Production and Exhibition Area, and the Park Management Area. The Music Square is the park's main attraction, featuring cascading water and water butterflies as the prelude, a colorful musical fountain as the main attraction, and a musical performance as the finale. Flanking the fountain are six groups of twelve relief walls depicting Qinghai's history and culture and the Jiangheyuan scenery. A bronze statue of Wang Luobin, the King of Western Songs, recreates the theme song "In That Faraway Place." Around the music stage stand eight white marble columns depicting the Eight Wonders of the World. The park's Jiangheyuan Water Stream, children's playground, and flower exhibition and sales center are all unique and distinctive attractions.
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Xining Cultural Park is a modern urban park that showcases local culture, history, and art. It reflects the heritage of Xining and serves as a center for cultural exhibitions, public events, and community activities.
Located in Xining city center, Qinghai Province. Accessible by taxi, local buses, or by walking from nearby urban areas. No metro service directly to the park, but buses and taxis are convenient.
The park is generally open daily from early morning until evening (approximately 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM). Best visited in spring and autumn for comfortable weather and vibrant scenery.
Entrance is usually free, though special exhibitions or events may have a separate fee. Tickets for events can often be bought online or at the venue.
For regular park access, booking is not required. For special exhibitions or performances, book a few days in advance online if possible.
1–3 hours are sufficient to explore the main areas, exhibitions, and gardens.
Guided tours may be arranged through local tour operators, mostly in Chinese. Audio guides are generally not available.
Enter from the main gate, explore the landscaped gardens and water features, visit exhibition halls, then walk through art installations before exiting near the park’s café or rest area.
Evening visits are possible, but the park is primarily a daytime destination. Light shows are rare; check local schedules for special events.
The park can be busy on weekends and public holidays. Weekdays in the morning or late afternoon are less crowded.
Facilities include public restrooms, benches, water fountains, small cafés, and souvenir shops near main entrances.
Yes, main pathways are flat and accessible for elderly, children, and visitors with limited mobility. Some garden areas may have steps.
Most facilities accept mobile payments and cards; cash is still useful for small purchases or snacks.
Several small cafés and local restaurants are near the park entrance, offering light meals, drinks, and snacks.
Vegetarian options are available; halal food can be found in nearby local restaurants catering to Tibetan or Hui cuisine.
Hotels, guesthouses, and boutique accommodations are available within walking distance in downtown Xining.
Souvenirs include postcards, local handicrafts, traditional Qinghai items, and small art pieces from the park’s exhibitions.
Taxi, ride-hailing apps, or buses are convenient for traveling to other attractions in Xining or returning to the city center.
