Qiemo
China · Xinjiang Uygur ZizhiquCN
County-level town in Xinjiang, China
The oasis town of Qiemo or Cherchen is the capital of Qiemo County, Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China. It is on the Qiemo River and at the foot of the Qilian Mountains, on the Southern Silk Route. In ancient times, the town and the kingdom it controlled were jointly known as Shanshan.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 18,893
- Coordinates
- 38.134, 85.530
- Timezone
- Asia/Urumqi
- Elevation
- 1252 m
Overview of Qiemo
Set in Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, China, Qiemo is a compact town. Around 18,893 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 1,252 metres.
Things to do in Qiemo
Nature in Qiemo
(1)Qiemo's nature entries include Desert. All of it is drawn from Qiemo's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Qiemo is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Asia/Urumqi.
Similar destinations
Places near Qiemo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Qiemo known for?
- Qiemo, in Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, China, is best known for nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 18,893 residents.
- What can you do in Qiemo?
- Recorded activities in Qiemo include Desert. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Qiemo located?
- Qiemo is located in Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, China. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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