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About Qitai County, Xinjiang, China
Qitai County is located in the northeastern part of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, under the Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains and the southeastern edge of the Junggar Basin. As an important post on the northern route of the ancient Silk Road, Qitai has a long history and used to be the center of commerce and trade in the western region. With a total area of 19,300 square kilometers and a total population of about 300,000, the county is characterized by multi-ethnic settlement of Han, Kazakh and Uyghur.
Natural and Humanistic Landscapes
Qitai County is home to the Jiangbrak National 5A-level Tourist Scenic Spot, famous for its magnificent Tianshan wheat fields, snowy mountain forests and grassland scenery. Ruins such as Han Shule City and Tang Chaodun Ancient City exist in the territory, witnessing the glorious history of the Silk Road. With a well-developed agriculture, the area is an important grain production base in Xinjiang and is known as "Golden Qitai".
Features and Economy
Qitai is famous for its high-quality wheat, garlic, cantaloupe and other agricultural products, and is rich in mineral resources, with coal reserves among the highest in Xinjiang. Traditional foods such as Qitai's over-oiled meat and baked buns are well loved. In modern development, Qitai is relying on the "One Belt, One Road" initiative, and is actively creating a new development model combining cultural tourism and green energy industries.
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Today is 2026-02-25
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