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Climate and Weather
Xining situates at the northwest of China, with a average altitude of 2275 meters. It belongs to the continental mid-drought climate, with rich sunshine. The annual average temperature is 3.2 centigrade. Summer in Xining is cool, with the daily average temperature lower than 17 centigrade. It is a good place to escape the unforgiving heat during summer time. The period from May to Sep. with the most weather condition is the best time to visit. High season prices do apply however and it's more crowded. With a relative high sea level, temperature differs greatly between daytime and at night. Visitors may consider bring along warm clothing even in summer time. Sun's solar radiation in highland is strong and intense, so sunscreen, sunglasses, lip creams are needed to protect your eyes and skin.
Other Odds and Ends
Area Code: 0971 Accident & Emergency: 120 Directory enquiries: 114 Police: 110 Fire: 119 Time check: 117 Weather information: 121 Traffic accident: 122 Tourist complaints: 6159841
Hospitals Qinghai Red-cross Hospital: 8247545 Qinghai NO.1 Peoples Hospital: 8177912
Transportation Airport Information: 6146970 Train Inquiry: 7197872 Long-distance bus station: 8149504
Post & Telecommunication Customer Service Hotline: 1000 Complain: 180 Zip code Inquiry: 184
Banks & Credit Card Bank of China, Datong Branch: 2723122
Bank of China, Chengdong Branch Tel: 8144427 Add: 120 Liulin St.
Bank of China, Qinghai Province Branch Tel: 8180186 Add: 218 Dongguan Rd.
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