We continue our journey by coach to the capital city of Qinghai - Xining - via Linxia. En route you will be amazed by the nature's magnificence along the Yellow River and the strange but magnificent Qixia (Red Rock) landforms. Because of its position on the central plains Xining used to be a chief commercial hub and a strategically important city on the caravan route to Tibet, handling especially with timber, wool and salt. Historically a part of Tibet, the Qinghai region passed to the Mongol overlords in the 14th century, when it became part of Gansu. It came under Chinese control after 1724 and was administered from Xining as the Koko Nor territory. In 1928, Qinghai became a province of China with Xining as capital. You will stay overnight at the "Xining Holiday Dynasty Hotel" (5*).