The area around Korla, Xinjiang, is rich in tourism resources. Here are some recommended tourist attractions:?
Tiemen Pass?
Status: One of China’s Ancient Twenty-Six Famous Passes.?
Location: It is located in the northern suburbs of Korla City and is a strategically important pass for transportation between northern and southern Xinjiang, as well as the throat of the ancient Silk Road.?
Characteristic: The remains of the fort are weathered and worn. The Peacock River flows through the gorge with clear water and steep cliffs. Standing on the fort and looking out, the snow-capped peaks of the Tianshan Mountains intertwine with the Gobi Desert, presenting a desolate yet magnificent view.?
Peacock River?
Status: The mother river of Korla.?
Characteristic: The dense trees on both sides of the river obscure the hustle and bustle of the city, making it the most beautiful scenery in the city. The river flows down from Bosten Lake and passes through the middle of the city, with a dedicated Swan Viewing Square.?
Bayingol Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Museum?
Status: One of the larger museums of cultural relics in Xinjiang.?
Exhibits: It displays a large number of locally archaeological discoveries such as stone tools, ironware, bronzeware, documents and classics, household utensils, ancient mummies, and many more, as well as numerous pictures and major archaeological discoveries in Xinjiang.?
Lop Nur Village?
Location: About 100 kilometers south of Korla, on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert.?
Characteristic: This is the border between the desert and the oasis. The Lop people have relied on fishing and herding for generations. In the village, wooden houses have reed roofs, and poplar trees stubbornly grow in the desert, turning golden in autumn. Every scene is picturesque.?
Bosten Lake?
Status: China’s largest inland freshwater lake.?
Characteristic: The lake water is clear, and the lake surface is like a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds. Reeds sway by the lake, and waterbirds gather in flocks. Due to varying water depths in the lake, the sunlight shines and presents different shades of blue, forming a unique ‘two-colored lake’ landscape.?
Taklamakan Desert?
Location: South of Korla.?
Characteristic: The sand dunes are continuous with soft lines, and the wind blows the sand. It is the largest mobile desert in China and the second largest in the world. You can experience desert off-road driving or camel riding. The starry night sky is bright, with a clear Milky Way.?
Korla Sports Park?
Location: It is located opposite the racecourse on Airport Road in Korla City.?
Characteristic: It is an excellent place for sports and leisure and is known as the ‘Grassland in the City’.?
Swan River Scenic Area?
Location: It is located in Korla City, Bayingol Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture.?
Characteristic: It has a vast water area and is a place where swans winter, with pleasant scenery.?
In addition, attractions such as Lianhua Lake, Lop Nur Yadan Grand Canyon, Lianhai World, Yanqi Seven Star Thousand Buddha Caves, Korla Folk Culture Museum, Hulu Island, Longshan Park, Big Windmill Powerless Amusement Park, Chahan Nuerdaban, Korla Silk Road Tourism Town, and others are also worth visiting.?
. These attractions each have their own unique characteristics, whether natural scenery or cultural landscapes, all can make tourists reluctant to leave.?