Jinchang Jinchuan Airport
Airport Code: JIC
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Jinchang Jinchuan Airport Flight Schedule
| From/To | Frequency (weekly) | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Daily | 3H40M (Stopover at Yulin) |
| Shanghai | 1 on each Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | 4H55M |
| Chengdu | 1 on each Tues, Thurs, Sat | 3H15M |
| Xi’an | Daily | 55M |
| Lanzhou | Daily | 1H45M |
| Yulin | Daily | 1H30M |
How to Travel between Jinchang Airport and Jinchang City
1: Shuttle Bus
| Direction | Airport - Downtown | Downtown - Airport |
|---|---|---|
| Timetable | Operate when flights arrive | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun: Morning: 07:45 Afternoon: 13:15 – 13:30 Tues, Thurs, Sat: Morning: 07:45 Afternoon: 14:30 – 14:45 |
| Boarding Place | Jinchang Airport | Opposite Jinchang Hotel |
| Ticket Fare | CNY 10 | |
| Duration | 40 minutes | |
2: Taxi
It takes about 20 minutes and costs CNY 25 from airport to downtown.
How to Travel from Jinchang Airport to Jinchang Railway Station
Take airport shuttle bus to Jinchang Hotel, then change the city bus line 2 and get off at Jinchang Zijin Square, which takes 1 hour and 10 minutes and CNY 11, where passengers can take direct bus to Jinchang Railway Station with a fare of CNY 5 in 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Jinchang City Guide
Famous Attractions
1: Liqian Ancient City
It is located in the south of Yongchang County of Jinchang City in Gansu Province. Over two thousand years ago, Liqian Ancient City was not only a city of military importance along the Silk Road, but also a multi-ethnic place. The city amalgamated the architectural style of Ancient Rome and the Western Han Dynasty (202BC - 9AD). The ancient city is a castle with Jinshan Temple, ancient residences and a square in it.
2: Jinchang East Lake Scenic Area
Jinchang East Lake Scenic Area, also known as “Jinshui Lake”, is located in the east of downtown Jinchang. It covers an area of 236 hectares and is the largest artificial reclaimed water storage landscape belt in Northwest China. The reservoir in the scenic area is composed of five lakes with a total area of about 60 hectares. It is a city landscape project which integrates water storage, leisure, sightseeing and ecological protection.
3: Jinchuan National Mine Park
Jinchuan National Mine Park is located in the southwest of Jinchang City, Gansu Province. The main attractions is the largest man-made old open mine pit in China, including viewing platform, Mine Science and Technology Museum and tourists passage of Tailings Reservoir.
Specialty Products
1: Yongcheng Rice Noodle
Yongchang Rice Noodle has a soft and spicy taste and is suitable for all the seasons. It is one of the foods with ethnic flavor in northwest China and one of the favorite street snacks for both local people and tourists. It can always be seen in the streets of Yongchang.
2: Hand Grab Mutton
Hand Grab Mutton is a famous dish in Yongchang City. The mutton has delicious taste, rich nutrition, unique eating method and endless fragrance. It spreads all over the city, and is the main dish of thousands of farmhouse restaurants in the city.
3: Yongchang Colorful Dumplings
The dumplings has seven colors of purple, golden, red, green, blue, white and grey, which are decided by the raw materials like tomatoes, green peppers, lavers, carrots, pitaya and so on. These dumplings will be put into different shapes like flowers, birds and fishes. With beautiful outlook, rich fragrance and nutrition, the dumplings is also one of the favorite foods of the local.