Xining is the provincial political, economic, scientific and cultural center of Qinghai Province. Xining is a popular summer resort for Chinese tourists because it is usually quite cool in the summer. Xining has many historical sites, including the Great Mosque and the Ta'er Lamasery. For most visitors from both home and abroad, Xining provides a variety of delicious food and snacks. You can find some special meat products easily here for Xining is also a pasturing area.