Jiuquan
8.7
Lower score (below 6)
Jiuquan is famous inside China for the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, where Chinese space missions lift off from the Gobi Desert — but the actual facility is 200km from the city and tightly restricted. The city itself is a standard Hexi Corridor prefecture center with no real international presence. The space-program pedigree doesn't translate into any cosmopolitan culture on the ground. If you're not there for the nearby historical sites along the Silk Road, there's no reason to stay.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Jiuquan, Gansu?
$8k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Jiuquan, Gansu?
Women marry at 25
How common is a college degree in Jiuquan, Gansu?
14% men have degree
What's the average male height in Jiuquan, Gansu?
172 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Jiuquan, Gansu?
Local women avg 23.9