Xining honeymoon 5-day route: Day 1 — Check in near 城中 + sunset + candlelight dinner. Day 2 — 塔尔寺 deep tour + photos. Day 3 — 青海湖 + 东关清真大寺 chartered car day. Day 4 — Lamb tasting + 城西 shopping. Day 5 — Hotel breakfast + airport.
Choosing the hotel matters more than choosing attractions. Honeymoon picks: ① Ocean/view room near 城中 (1000-2000 RMB/night); ② Design hotel in 城西 (1500-2500 RMB/night); ③ Boutique guesthouse in 大通 (800-1500 RMB/night). Note "honeymoon" when booking — most hotels throw in a cake or room upgrade.
Money tips: ① Avoid Saturday check-ins — Fri-Sun rates are 1.5x Sun-Thu; ② Use credit cards for hotel discounts; ③ Buy 塔尔寺 tickets on the official WeChat for discounts; ④ For Lamb, hit local spots over tourist traps — half the price, twice the flavor; ⑤ Budget reference: 5 days/4 nights ~2500-6000 RMB/person including flights.