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Sofitel Xining
Xining, China · Sofitel · Core Luxury
At 2,275 metres on the eastern rim of the Tibetan Plateau, Sofitel Xining is one of the highest Sofitel houses anywhere, the gateway for Qinghai Lake, the Yellow River headwaters, and Ta'er Monastery, one of the six great Gelug institutions, 25 kilometres out. Qinghai's capital sits here so you can enter the Tibetan world without flying straight to Lhasa.
- 385 rooms
- Opened 2017
- Neighborhood: Wenhui Road
- Rooms from 430 sq ft (40 m²)
About Sofitel Xining
- Xining sits at about 2,275 metres on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau, a high Chinese city and the usual launch for travellers entering the Tibetan world without flying to Lhasa.
- Ta'er Monastery (Kumbum), 25 kilometres out, is one of the six great Gelug houses and the birthplace of Tsongkhapa.
- Qinghai Lake, two hours west, is China's largest lake, 4,583 square kilometres of salt water at 3,196 metres.
- Entry-level rooms start at 430 sq ft (40 m²).
History
Sofitel Xining serves the capital of Qinghai Province in northwestern China, a gateway city for travelers heading to Tibet, Qinghai Lake (China's largest lake), and the Yellow River headwaters. Xining sits at an altitude of 2,200 meters on the Tibetan Plateau's eastern edge. The hotel's opening reflects Sofitel's strategy of establishing luxury properties in strategic gateway cities for China's vast western interior. The city is also home to the Ta'er Monastery, one of Tibetan Buddhism's most important monasteries, drawing religious pilgrims and cultural tourists.
The setting
In Xining, Qinghai's capital on the plateau rim. Ta'er is a half-hour drive; the lake is a two-hour westbound road.
Restaurants and bars
- KWEE ZEEN — Restaurant · International
- LE CHINOIS — Restaurant · Chinese (Cantonese, Sichuan, Shaanxi and Qinghai food)
- Du Nord-ouest Halal Restaurant — Restaurant · Local and traditional Northwest cuisine
- LE BAR — Bar
Experiences
- Recreation centre with spa — Recreation centre of about 3,000 sq m including an outsourced spa with a curated range of treatments.
- Indoor heated pool — Indoor heated pool with a ceiling of illuminated coloured glass; open to children year-round.
- Fitness Center — On-site gym.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
Awards
- Qinghai's Leading Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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