Qiaojia County
Qiaojia County Overview
Chinese Name: 巧家县 English IPA: Qiaojia Location: northeast of Yunnan province, southwest of China Population (city): 461,ooo Language: Southwestern Mandarin - Yunnan Dialect Zip code: Tel code: Time zone:
Qiaojia county(巧家县) is located in the northeast part of Yunnan province, the southwest of Zhaotong city. it borders Ludian county to the northeast across Niulan river, Huidong county of Sichuan province in the northwest, Dongchuan district and Huize county in the southeast. Qiaojia stretches 98 kilometers from north to south and 57 kilometers from east to west, the total land area is 3245 square kilometers with its’ population of 461 thousand.
Highlights of Qiaojia County
Cultural landscape: Qiaojia has a lot of cultural landscapes, such as Tanglang Culture Square, Menggu Old Town and Xiaodongmen Neolithic Tombs.
Natural landscape : Qiaojia is rich in natural resouces, such as Yaoshan Mountain National Nature Reserve, Tiansheng Bridge Gorge Scenic Area and Jinsha River Drift Scenic Area.
Ethnic minorities and their customs: The colorful ethnic culture attracts people to experience the Yi ethnic minority’s Torch Festival, the Mao ethnic minority’s Dancing Flower Festival, the Buyi ethnic minority’s “June 6th” Cultural Festival.
Bird watching:In every Summer in Qiaojia, a lot of Blue-tailed Bee-eaters come to Qiaojia to build nests and reproduce.
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Qiaojia County Attractions
If you want to have a experience with the local culture, you can visit Tanglang Culture Square, Menggu Old Town and Xiaodongmen Neolithic Tombs for several days. Natural landscapes are still the most popular choices to visit Yaoshan Mountain National Nature Reserve, Tiansheng Bridge Gorge Scenic Area and Jinsha River Drift Scenic Area. [...]
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Qiaojia County Tours
People can see the bird, Merops philippinus, which is one of the most beautiful birds in China. People can enjoy the charming flowers and people can experience the special local cultures, such as the Tanglang Culture Square, Menggu Old Town Xiaodongmen Neolithic Tombs, and there are some natural landscapes, such as the Yaoshan Mountain National Nature Reserve, Tiansheng Bridge Gorge Scenic Area and Jinsha River Drift Scenic Area. [...]
Climate & When to Go
Climate & When to Go Qiaojia county’s climate is monsoon climate type of the coexistence of subtropical and temperate. It has a low latitude and the climate characteristic of the plateau climate and monsoon climate. Due to the complexity of terrain and relief, climate has the difference in its’ terriotory. Different climatic zones constitutes a typical multiple-layered climate in the mountains. Qiaojia has humid, semi-humid and semi-arid three kinds of water splitting. Under the influence of geographical conditions and the restriction of the monsoon climate, [...]
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Transportation
Transportation Qiaojia county has a convenient transportation system, the county’s road system is being completed.Long-distance bus is the main way for local people who want to travel afar, there are also taxi, bus and minibus. Most citizens have a motorbike while some people prefer bike. How to get to Qiaojia 1.Long-Distance Bus Qiaojia Passengers Station Address: on the boarder highway in Qiaojia county In Qiaojia county, long-distance bus is one of the main way for passengers who want to travel afar. To Kunming, there are four [...]
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Festivals and Activities
Qiaojia county(巧家县) is rich in entertaining resources. "June 6th" Cultural Festival On the sixth day of the sixth lunar month, the Buyi ethnic minority compatriots from many places in Qiaojia County gathered in the village of Tukeng in Menggu Town to celebrate the traditional festival “June 6” Cultural Festival. [...]
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Travel Tips
Dressing Tips March - June, September - November: People can dress some thin clothes and take some coats or jackets for different changes between morning and night. July - August: People should dress some cool clothes for it is so hot and someone could take some raincoats and Rash Guards. December - February: When it comes to Winter, people need to take some thick clothes to keep warm and take some scarves and hats to protect their head. More details: If you [...]
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Useful Maps
Map is important for people to help them understand some local information. Here are some maps which can help you know about the Qiaojia, and there are some maps of "How to Get to Qiaojia County from Kunming", "How to Get to Qiaojia County from Zhaotong City", "Region Map of Qiaojia County in Zhaotong", "Region Map of Qiaojia County in Zhaotong", "Tourist Attractions Map of Qiaojia County in Zhaotong", "Tourist Attractions Map of Qiaojia County in Zhaotong", "Location Map of [...]
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Qiaojia County Accommodation
There is no any 5-star or 4-star hotel in Qiaojia. But there are some traditional hotels for you to enjoy your visits. Where to stay: Ludian Tanglang Hotel(鲁甸堂琅酒店) Tel：0870-7123999 Address： besides the border highway in Qiaojia county(巧家县过境公路) Zhuoda Hotel(卓达酒店) Tel：0870-7122999 Address: besides Qiaojia Police Station on the border highway in Qiaojia county(巧家县过境路巧家县公安局旁) Jiale Hotel(嘉乐苑) Address: on the Qingnian Road in Qiaojia county(巧家县青年路) Jinyuan Hotel(金苑宾馆) Address: around the No.17 Village Road in Qiaojia county(巧家县017乡道附近) [...]
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