Things to do & places to visit in Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur, China

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Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture prefecture in Xinjiang Uygur, China. Timezone: Asia/Urumqi, current date and time: Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 13:44.

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5.0 Ancient City of Loulan (4 reviews)
- Must-see attraction along ancient silk road travel
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ancient Ruins

We can tell China ancient silk road culture and history from here, nice experience for being one part of your silk road tour. When decide to come, make a psychological preparation for its difficult elements. Bring more water, warm clothes and also necessary medicines. See more..
5.0 Gongnaisi Forest Park (4 reviews)
- Wide-open forested mountainous, hilly reigion with vast valleys and rivers.
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Parks • Forests

Wide-open forested mountainous, hilly region with vast valleys, rivers, streams, ponds, and much more. Large farmed areas, with horses, cattle, goats. Beautiful China, See more..
5.0 Lop People Village (3 reviews)
- 沙漠景觀很不錯
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Historic Sites

景區非常大，我們來到沙漠景觀，還可以騎駱駝，這裡有沙漠環湖觀光車，繞一圈剛好可以到餐廳吃飯，還有很棒的烤魚跟烤羊肉串
景區非常大，我們來到沙漠景觀，還可以騎駱駝，這裡有沙漠環湖觀光車，繞一圈剛好可以到餐廳吃飯，還有很棒的烤魚跟烤羊肉串 See more..
5.0 Tarim Populus Euphratica National Forest Park (3 reviews)
- Desert Warriors and the Bones of the Fallen
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM National Parks • Forests

While there are stands of Euphrates Poplars you can go to on this highway just north of here, this ticketed attraction is excellent. There is a lot to see and to photograph, with boardwalks (some still under construction) and many trees and logged trunks to marvel at. You can drive in or be driven around in the park vehicles - you pay the same either way - and stop at the marked attractions and walk a little in among the trees. Watch for rabbits bolting out from resting under the board walks! And ants on the trunks. We didn't ride the scenic train or climb the lookout tower, as we spent all our time in among the trees, logs and stumps. It took almost 3 hours from Korla and we stopped from nang bread from a roadside baker and drove down to the Tarim River after and ate and drank cold beer at a famous noodle shop - posting a photo here. See more..
5.0 Lop Nur South Ancient City (2 reviews)
- 罗布泊的美景要有勇气才能看到
Historic Sites

去罗布泊是突然脑袋一热就决定了。还好找了个好组织。和小伙伴们一起上路了。去罗布泊最好10人以上的团队一起去。人太少比较危险。出发前建议把所有安全准备做好。因为进了沙漠区域就没有手机信号了。完全是无人区。昼夜温差大。开车进入罗布泊要带足饮用水。防晒霜。最好还有个卫星定位系统应急保障。古城遗址很凄凉。估计大多数人都根据小说的描述想象出了一幅画面。但是真的进入沙漠中的古城感觉又是完全不一样的。会突然觉得自然力量的伟大和不可抗拒。 See more..
5.0 Tarim Basin (1 review)
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5.0 Xiangsi Lake (1 review)
- 独自骑行，环湖十六公里，春秋季节景色各有不同。总之二十元的门票比较超值。
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Bodies of Water

芦苇与绿水相映，蓝天与白云为伴。白色的沙滩，小型沙漠和戈壁.......很有味道。还遇到了沙尘暴，有点小惊险小刺激。不多赘言，有照片为证。 See more..
5.0 Luobupo Marsh (1 review)
- 10月是进入罗布泊最好的季节
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Bodies of Water

进入罗布泊需要足够的勇气。技巧。经验。并且配合完美的时间。一般9-10月份去罗布泊是最好的时间。白天不会太热。也不会太干燥。湿地区域又有颜色最美的胡杨林。罗布泊充满魔力。湿地和胡杨林是这里最精彩的一部分。 See more..
5.0 Tarim River Wetlands (1 review)
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5.0 Huyanglin Park (1 review)
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5.0 BaYinGuoLeng MengGu ZiZhiZhou KeJiGuan (1 review)
- Bayanbulak Grassland
Science Museums
My review is actually on Bayanbulak Grassland. We had travelled from Turpan by bus as the train schedule was all in the afternoon which is not convenient. Took about 4 1/2 hours to reached Korla (Kuerle). Upon reaching Korla train station in the late afternoon, we found there was no direct bus to Bayanbulak. It was off season. However there was a bus to Hejing leaving immediately which we took. Spent the night at Hejing and next morning took the first bus to Bayanbulak 4 1/2 hrs trip passing thru beautiful mountainous scenery with snowcapped mountain and beautiful grasslands. The entrance to Bayanbulak Grassland is about one km from village. No buses going there and so we walk there. There is now an entrance fee which will include the bus ride to four scenic spots. The first attraction is the infamous Swan Lake. Not much swans around as it was autumn. Actually the best time to visit Swan Lake is between May to August. During this time, the lake will be full with migratory swans. We hop on the bus to the next attraction which is a walk around the grassland and horse ride. We didn't stop by. Hop on the bus again to the next attraction which is a Tibetan temple. There are a few lamas there and appear to be a practicing temple. The last attraction is the meandering river. To reach the top of the hill for a good view, you can opt for a buggy ride for a fee or a 20mins walk. Along the way, the view is spectacular with the snowcapped Tianshan mountain at the back and views of the beautiful grassland and meandering river thru the grassland. You can see a few horses, yaks and sheep. A few Mongolian yuk probably used by the herdsmen. Overall this is a memorial visit. See more..
4.5 Bayinbuluke Prairie of Xinjiang Uygur (26 reviews)
- Hilly high-attitude grasslands of China
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas

Beautiful sunsets at the Bayan Bulak prairie grasslands and mountainous areas. Some Kucheans nomadic dwellers live in the oxygen-rich unpolluted air of the grasslands. See more..
4.5 Swan Lake of Xinjiang Uygur (19 reviews)
- Only few swans
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Bodies of Water

According to the tourist book, there should be over 10 thousands of swan here in the lake. When we arrived at the Bayinbuluke, our guide told us not in a season. So we only saw a few swan, but people are disturbing them by staying very close to the swan and take pictures. See more..
4.5 Bayinbuluke Reserve (15 reviews)
- Beautiful green grasslands/wetlands of July
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Massive 1,487 square kilometre grasslands-wetlands reserve. Well worth a visit, especially for migratory bird watchers. Very scenic with the Tianshan Mountains providing a backdrop. See more..
4.5 Bositeng Lake (14 reviews)
- The Bright Pearl of the Oasis.
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM Bodies of Water

China's largest freshwater inland lake. It is also known by the names such as Bosten Lake and Baghrash Kol. Lots of wildlife in the area. Fishing is good, and European perch were introduced and multiplied rapidly to become the most caught. See more..
4.5 Golden Beach of Xinjiang (11 reviews)
- 虽然是湖，却有海的宽广
Beaches

在我们惯性思维中的新疆，是一望无垠的沙漠，炎炎的烈日，但没想到的是，那里竟然有一个湖，湖水清澈见底，水浪拍打着沙滩，踩在细细软软的沙子上，享受湖水的的抚摸，再惬意不过了。而且，那湖是你一眼望不到头的，湖的边缘与天际相接，阳光洒在沙滩上，泛着金色的光芒。 See more..
4.5 Tiemen Pass (10 reviews)
- Tiemen Guan reminder of old Silk Road
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Military Bases & Facilities

Nothing was more evocative in our trip to Xinjiang of the real old Silk Road than our visit to Tiemen Guan. An hour or so from Korla, it's not a big tourist site, but you can walk down the old oasis road beside the river probably as far as you like--we stopped about a kilometer in. It's a trail through the riverbed beside the mountains, and you can almost hear the camel train. See more..
4.5 Bazhou Heritage Gallery (2 reviews)
- Historical Artefacts
History Museums

The heritage of Xinjiang Province, especially the Bazhou county have been very well preserved and tastefully presented. See more..
4.0 Peacock River (10 reviews)
- Beautiful relaxing stroll
Bodies of Water

Stumbled across this when wandering around the city and was blown away by how well planned this river walk is. It's relaxing and a great place to enjoy nature and people watch. There were even two waterfalls which we loved (albeit man-made).We kept following the river into the Uyghur section which included a couple of interesting mosques and some dilapidated apartment buildings. Highly recommend. See more..
4.0 Lotus Lake of Korla (9 reviews)
- 家乡
Bodies of Water

我从小就在莲花湖边长大，那里是中国的第一大淡水湖，可是很多人都不知道呢，去北京上学的时候，我说生长在中国的一大淡水湖边上，同学们都不知道在哪里，表示很郁闷。所以要多多宣传哟！这里非常美，而且只有在这里才可以吃到香香的淡水鱼呢。 See more..
4.0 Dahekou (3 reviews)
- 沙漠边的内陆最大淡水湖
Dams

位于中国最大内陆淡水湖博斯腾湖的一角，如今开发成景区，冬天可以滑冰，滑雪之类的冰上活动，夏天的时候可以坐船观光，吃鱼，钓鱼之类的活动，夏天好多芦苇和野鸭子，风景不错。
位于中国最大内陆淡水湖博斯腾湖的一角，如今开发成景区，冬天可以滑冰，滑雪之类的冰上活动，夏天的时候可以坐船观光，吃鱼，钓鱼之类的活动，夏天好多芦苇和野鸭子，风景不错。 See more..
4.0 Korla HuBin BuXingJie (2 reviews)
- Korla City
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Don't Expect a great deal, it is a tiny city which you can almost buy anything you need till you get to a major city, People are very friendly comparing to most chinese cities and the food it Fantastic See more..
4.0 A'erxian Hot Spring (1 review)
- 有趣
Hot Springs & Geysers

夏天去巩乃斯玩，但是没有去阿尔先温泉，冬季由小马带团去了一趟，不知道什么原因，没有人管理，温泉水都是由游客自己放的，但是在冰雪的环绕下泡露天温泉是一种很爽的体验。在池边的雪上打个滚，然后跳进温泉里~~~~ See more..
Qiemo Ancient City (0 review)
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites
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Xikeqin Thousand Buddha Caves (0 review)
Caverns & Caves • Religious Sites
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Zhagun Luke Tombs (0 review)
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Cemeteries
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Bailongdui Yardang Landform (0 review)
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Geologic Formations
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Devil's Valley (0 review)
Canyons
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The Altun Mountain National Nature Reserve (0 review)
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mountains • Nature & Wildlife Areas

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Sanlongsha Yardang Landform (0 review)
Geologic Formations

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