Lop
China · Xinjiang Uygur ZizhiquCN
County in Xinjiang, China
Lop County, also Luopu, is a county in Hotan Prefecture, in the southwest of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China. Almost all the residents of the county are Uyghur and live around oases situated between the desolate Taklamakan Desert and Kunlun Mountains. The county is bordered to the north by Aksu and Awat County in Aksu Prefecture, to the east by Qira/Chira County, to the northwest by Karakax County, to the west by Hotan (Khotan) and to the south and west by Hotan County.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 286,900
- Coordinates
- 37.074, 80.182
- Timezone
- Asia/Urumqi
Overview of Lop
Set in Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, China, Lop is a sizeable city. Around 286,900 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. What stands out most: culture and nature. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Lop
Culture in Lop
(1)Under culture, Lop is tagged with Historical Sites. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Lop.
Nature in Lop
(1)The nature shortlist for Lop: Desert. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Lop. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Lop
Museums, food and nightlife keep Lop viable all year.
Getting there & around
Lop works as a gateway: long-distance arrivals, then buses, trams or metro on the ground. Set your clock to Asia/Urumqi on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Lop that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lop known for?
- Travellers associate Lop with culture and nature. It sits in Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, China and counts about 286,900 residents.
- What can you do in Lop?
- Lop is tagged with Historical Sites and Desert, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Lop?
- Museums, food and nightlife keep Lop viable all year.
- Where is Lop located?
- Lop belongs to Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, China, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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