Qinggil Aijia Express Hotel

The location is, hands down, the best in Qinghe County. Just across the road, to your left, you'll find local routes to various Qinghe County townships and even buses to Langshan Ski Resort. To your right, there are long-distance coaches serving other counties and cities in Altay, and Urumqi. Just a couple hundred meters away, you'll find plenty of small shops, supermarkets, and restaurants. Cleanliness was also good; the bedding was spotless and clearly freshly laundered. While there's no elevator, the staff are more than willing to help carry your luggage upstairs.

The service was just average. Late at night, we had a frustrating experience as the front desk couldn't locate our booking, causing a very long wait. The facilities are old and outdated, although the cleanliness was acceptable.

It had a distinct guesthouse vibe. I stayed in a top-floor room, and in mid-June, it was still quite warm at night with no air conditioning. For the price, it was just okay. It's suitable for guests who aren't too particular about their accommodation standards.