Jiuquan: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Jiuquan is a city of 428,346 people in China (Gansu), 1,464 m (4,803 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Jiayuguan International Airport (JGN), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre. It has a dozen or more railway stations on record, including Liugou Railway Station. Our booking partner lists 9 places to stay.
Key facts
Daylight in Jiuquan runs from about 9 h 24 min a day in late December to 15 h 2 min in late June (computed for 39.74° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Jiuquan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jiayuguan International Airport (JGN), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Flights to Jiuquan: every airport, routes and times
By rail: stations on record include Liugou Railway Station, Shibandun South Railway Station, Qingquannan Railway Station, Subei Railway Station, Qiaowan Railway Station, Liugou South Railway Station. Trains to Jiuquan
Buses to Jiuquan · Driving and car hire
Where to stay
Our booking partner lists 9 places to stay in Jiuquan. Of the 8 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (4). Guests have left 4 reviews in total.
Hotels in Jiuquan: the full picture, and book
What people come for
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Mogao Caves.
Tours, tickets and day trips from Jiuquan
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Zhangye, 189 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Jiayuguan, 21 km — tours
- Jinchang, 346 km — trains · buses · car rental
- Dunhuang, 330 km — trains · buses · car rental
Common questions
Which airport serves Jiuquan?
Jiayuguan International Airport (JGN), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre.
How big is Jiuquan?
About 428,346 people live in Jiuquan, across 168,080 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).
What time zone is Jiuquan in?
Asia/Shanghai, currently UTC+8.
What currency is used in Jiuquan?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY). Traffic drives on the right.
How many hotels are there in Jiuquan?
Our booking partner lists 9 places to stay in Jiuquan, bookable on this site.
Which cities are near Jiuquan?
Zhangye (189 km), Jiayuguan (21 km), Jinchang (346 km), Dunhuang (330 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.