From Ma Wenying, Xining, Qinghai province

Xining is the capital of Qinghai province in West China and the largest city on the Tibetan Plateau.Referred to as China's Summer Resort Capital, Xining is located on the eastern edge of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the upper reaches of Huangshui River. It is the political, economic, scientific and technological, cultural and traffic center of Qinghai Province.

A sea of flowers in Qinghai province. [Photo by Ma Wenying/Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Mian-pi, slippery steamed noodles served cold with cucumber shreds, black vinegar and spiced oil is a special food in Qinghai. [Photo by Ma Wenying/Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Homemade yogurt is a special food in Qinghai. [Photo by Ma Wenying/Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]