Qira
China · Xinjiang Uygur ZizhiquCN
County in Xinjiang, China
Qira County, alternatively Chira or Cele, is a county in Hotan Prefecture, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China. Almost all the residents of the county are Uyghurs and live around oases situated between the desolate Taklamakan Desert and Kunlun Mountains. The county is bordered to the north by Aksu Prefecture, to the east by Yutian / Keriya County, to the northwest by Lop County, to the southwest by Hotan County including the China-India disputed Aksai Chin area and to the south by Rutog County, Ngari Prefecture in Tibet.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 157,792
- Coordinates
- 37.028, 80.803
- Timezone
- Asia/Urumqi
Overview of Qira
Qira — a compact city in Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, China — is worth a place on your map. About 157,792 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around nature and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Qira
Nature in Qira
(1)Qira records Desert under nature. All of it is drawn from Qira's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Reach Qira by regional transport from the nearest hub in Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Asia/Urumqi.
Similar destinations
Places near Qira that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Qira known for?
- Qira, in Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, China, is best known for nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 157,792 residents.
- What can you do in Qira?
- Recorded activities in Qira include Desert. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Qira located?
- Qira 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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