Xining is the capital of Qinghai Province, as well as the largest city on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is the political, economy, culture, education, science, transportation and communication center of Qinghai Province. Due to the average temperature in summer is between 17 degree and 19 degree, it became a summer resort and got the reputation of "Chinese Summer Resort Capital". At the same time, Xining is also the home to Han Nationality, Tibetan, Hui Nationality, Mongolia Nationality and other nationalities. Consequently, there are many Tibetan Buddism sites in Xining, such as Ta'er Monastery and Dongguan Mosque.
The Airport in Xining is Caojiabao Airport which is located 29 kilometers from the city center. It is the transportation hub of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. In this airport, there are airlines to over 20 cities of China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xi'an, Urumqi, Lhasa, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Kunming, Sanya, Dalian, Shenyang, Chongqing, Dunhuang, Qingdao etc. In the Caojiabao Airport, there is flight from Xining to Lhasa everyday which is operated by Sichuan Airline. In order to ensure the schedule can be carried out smoothly, travelers are highly suggested to book the air ticket in advance.
Airline
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Flight Code
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Dep. Time
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Arr.Time
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Sichuan Airlines
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3U8688
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10:10
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12:40
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Airline
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Flihgt Code
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Dep. Time
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Arr. Time
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Sichuan AIrline
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3U8688
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13:40
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15:50
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