Qiemo Yudu Airport
Qiemo Airport is located in the north of Kunlun Mountain and Altun Mountain, with a runway of 2.8 kilometers (1.7 miles).
About 11 kilometers (7 miles) from the county center, Qiemo Yudu Airport is located in Qigekashi Village, Bagherik Township, Qiemo County Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
China Southern Airlines (CZ), China Eastern Airlines (MU), China Express (G5).
Qiemo Yudu Airport has connected with Urumqi, Korla, Qarkilik and Hotan.
If you go by taking a taxi, it will take about 30 minutes and cost about CNY 20 at daytime and CNY 25 at night.
1: Populus Diversifolia Forest Ethnic Culture Park
The Culture Park is in the riverside of Qarqan River which is about 7 kilometers (4.4 miles) away from the Qiemo. It is a unique Uyghur-style manor. There are 150 acres of poplar trees and residences of Mongolian style and Uyghur-style in the garden. Tourists can enjoy the beautiful scenery and taste the authentic Uyghur food such as hand crab rice, local noodles, the thin bun and the whole crispy lamb there.
2: Ancient city of Qiemo
6 kilometers (3.7 miles) southwest away from the county, the ancient city is one of the 36 countries of the ancient Western Region. In the middle area, there are still some houses and other architectural sites. Rarely known by people, it is more mysterious than Ancient City of Loulan. The entrance ticket fare is CNY 40 and operation time is between 08:00 and 16:00.
3: Central Kunlun Wildlife Park
This park in east-west direction is 232 kilometers (144 miles) away from Qiemo County. There are more than 20 kinds of wild animals, such as wild cattle, bears, antelopes and snow pheasants. It can be the ideal place for the tourists who enjoy ecotourism.
Autumn is the best time to travel to Qiemo, because the climate is moderate at this time, and you can both taste various fruits and enjoy the views.
1: Local Highlights: With vast mountain areas, plains, deserts, rivers and lakes, Qiemo boasts abundant animal and plant resources, such as Tibetan Antelope, wild yak, wild donkey, wild camel, liquorice, medlar and Chinese Thorowax Root.
2: Local Food: Tourists can enjoy a variety of local delicious food and snacks, such as Hand-grabbed Rice, Roasted Whole Sheep, Chicken Noodles, Pepper Chicken and so on. You can also find some mutton products easily here. However, do not forget that your health should be put on the first position at the same time.
Airport Code: IQM
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Qiemo Yudu Airport Flights
| From/To | Frequency (weekly) | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urumqi | 1 on each Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun. | 3H25M |
| Korla | 2 on each Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun. | 45M |
| Qarkilik | Daily | 50M |
| Hotan | Daily | 55M |
How to Travel between Qiemo Airport and Qiemo County
1: Airport Shuttle Bus
| Qiemo Yudu Airport – Yushi Trading Center Parking Lot | Yushi Trading Center Parking Lot – Qiemo Yudu Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Departure Time | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun: 17:00 – 17:40 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun: 16:00, 16:30, 17:00 |
| Ticket Price | CNY 8 | |
| Duration | 45 minutes | |
2: Taxi
Famous Tourist Attractions in Qiemo
1: Populus Diversifolia Forest Ethnic Culture ParkThe Culture Park is in the riverside of Qarqan River which is about 7 kilometers (4.4 miles) away from the Qiemo. It is a unique Uyghur-style manor. There are 150 acres of poplar trees and residences of Mongolian style and Uyghur-style in the garden. Tourists can enjoy the beautiful scenery and taste the authentic Uyghur food such as hand crab rice, local noodles, the thin bun and the whole crispy lamb there.
2: Ancient city of Qiemo6 kilometers (3.7 miles) southwest away from the county, the ancient city is one of the 36 countries of the ancient Western Region. In the middle area, there are still some houses and other architectural sites. Rarely known by people, it is more mysterious than Ancient City of Loulan. The entrance ticket fare is CNY 40 and operation time is between 08:00 and 16:00.
3: Central Kunlun Wildlife ParkThis park in east-west direction is 232 kilometers (144 miles) away from Qiemo County. There are more than 20 kinds of wild animals, such as wild cattle, bears, antelopes and snow pheasants. It can be the ideal place for the tourists who enjoy ecotourism.
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1: Local Highlights: With vast mountain areas, plains, deserts, rivers and lakes, Qiemo boasts abundant animal and plant resources, such as Tibetan Antelope, wild yak, wild donkey, wild camel, liquorice, medlar and Chinese Thorowax Root. 2: Local Food: Tourists can enjoy a variety of local delicious food and snacks, such as Hand-grabbed Rice, Roasted Whole Sheep, Chicken Noodles, Pepper Chicken and so on. You can also find some mutton products easily here. However, do not forget that your health should be put on the first position at the same time.- Last updated on Jul. 18, 2022 -