Driving in Xining - the largest city in China's Tibetan Plateau - 4K

Xining City, formerly known as Qingtang City, Xiping Commandery, and Shanzhou, also known as the Summer Capital, is a prefecture-level city and the provincial capital of Qinghai Province. It serves as the province's political, economic, scientific, educational, cultural, transportation, and communications center. As of October 2022, the city governs five districts and two counties, with a total area of 7,660 square kilometers. By the end of 2024, Xining's permanent population was 2.4769 million, accounting for 41.77% of the province's total permanent population, of which 2.0011 million were urban residents. Xining City is located in northwest China, eastern Qinghai Province, and the middle reaches of the Huangshui River valley. It is the eastern gateway to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and a vital route along the ancient Silk Road's southern route and the Tang-Tibet Ancient Road. Since ancient times, it has been a crucial transportation route and military stronghold in the northwest. Known as the "Key to the Western Sea" and the throat of Tibet, it is one of the world's highest-altitude cities. Xining City is a key central city in the Northwest region, designated by the State Council as a national comprehensive transportation hub. It serves as a comprehensive service and support base for the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and an international eco-tourism destination. It is also a designated inland open city by the State Council and the headquarters of the Central Military Commission's Xining Joint Logistics Support Center. Xining boasts a rich history and culture, unique natural resources, and vibrant folk customs. It stands as a shining pearl on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and its name, meaning "peace and tranquility in the western frontier," has been awarded the titles of National Sanitary City, Top 200 Chinese Cities with Distinctive Charm, Excellent Chinese Tourism City, Advanced Chinese City for Landscape Architecture, National Forest City, and National Civilized City. It is also a pilot city for "Zero Waste City" initiatives. In May 2018, the State Council issued the "Lanzhou-Xining Urban Agglomeration Development Plan," focusing on integrating into the Belt and Road Initiative and actively promoting high-quality, distinctive development. The plan aims to cultivate the Lanzhou-Xining Urban Agglomeration into a vital urban cluster supporting national and ecological security and maintaining prosperity and stability in the Northwest region. In 2024, Xining City will achieve a GDP of RMB 186.21 billion, up 3.1% from the previous year. Other Names: Qingtang City, Xiping County, Shanzhou, Xiadu Administrative Division Code: 630100 Administrative Division Category: Prefectural-level City Region: Northwest China Geographic Location: Eastern Qinghai Province, Northeastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Area: 7660 km² Administrative Areas: 5 districts, 2 counties Telephone Area Code: 0971 Postal Code: 810000 Climate: Plateau continental climate Population: 2.4769 million (permanent population at the end of 2024) Famous Attractions: Qingtang City Ruins, Ta'er Temple, Nanchan Temple Airport: Xining Caojiabao International Airport Railway Station: Xining Station, Xining West Station License Plate: Qing A GDP: RMB 186.21 billion (2024) Higher Education Institution: Qinghai University (211) #ChinaStreetView #DrivingTourChina #ImmersiveDriving #4KDriving #XiningCity #TibetanPlateau #QinghaiDrive #UrbanStreetView