Qinghai, China · Asia
Qilian sits on the route: 25 minutes from Zhamashi.
Qilian is a town located in Qinghai, China. With a population of 25,603, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Qilian sits in China, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Qilian to your route.
The Qilian Mountains, along with the Altyn-Tagh sometimes known as the Nan Shan as it is to the south of the Hexi Corridor, are northern outliers of the Kunlun Mountains, forming the border between the Qinghai and Gansu provinces of China.
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Qilian is located in Qinghai, China, Asia. The coordinates are 38.1806 latitude, 100.2403 longitude.
Qilian has a population of approximately 25,603 people, making it a town in China.
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