X I N I N G, Qinghai Province  

Xining, the capital of Qinghai province, is largely an ugly, industrial town full of 1950s style communist appartment blocks. However, when attending a development training in December 2002, I discovered some of Xining's more attractive parts. (view map of Qinghai)

Flying from Beijing to Xining reveals stunning views on Qinghai's mountains

(see above)

(see above)

Fields outside of Xining - Qinghai's winter season is usually very dry

Qinghai's Mesa Verde

This is Xining - click on the photo for a larger version

Early in the morning we walked through the city to attend our training, witnessing the rise of the sun over the dusty city

Temples built into massive rocks

Temples built into massive rocks

That's the only Tiger I have ever come across in Qinghai :)

Gigantic mountains surround the city

Taking the train back to Beijing

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