Yardang Dragon City is located in the Lop Nur region in the northern part of Ruoqiang County. "Yardang" is a Uyghur word originally meaning "steep earthen mound," but now generally refers to a unique landform found in arid areas. Formed by the erosion of torrential flows and subsequent intense wind erosion on clay-rich rock layers, it consists of a series of parallel "ridges" and "grooves" that stretch in the direction of prevailing...
"Records of the Western Tribes in the Wei Lue": 'Starting from Yumen Pass, passing through the Protectorate's Well, returning to the northern pass of the Three Sandy Ridges, traveling via Julu Granary, turning northwest from the West Well of the Sand, crossing the Dragon Dunes, reaching Loulan, then heading west to Kucha, and on to the Pamir Mountains, this is the Central Route.' (Originally referred to as the Northern Route) The "Book of Han · Treatise on the Western Regions" states: 'There were two routes out of the Western Regions from Yumen Pass and Yang Pass. From Shanshan, following...
The Xiaohe Cemetery is located in the Lop Desert, approximately 60 kilometers south of the lower reaches of the Kongque River valley in the Lop Nur region, and about 175 kilometers east of the ruins of the ancient Loulan city. The cemetery as a whole consists of several layers of burial sites and other remains stacked on top of one another. It appears as an oval sand dune rising abruptly from the relatively flat desert landscape. The Xiaohe Cemetery…
The Loulan Tombs are located in the desolate northwest of the Lop Nur region in Ruoqiang County, Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The site includes multiple cultural heritage locations such as the suburban tombs of Loulan, the Ancient Tomb Valley tombs, the Iron Plate River tombs, the Small River Cemetery, the Saline Spring tombs, and the Yingpan tombs. The tombs are spread across an area approximately 30 kilometers from north to south and 26 kilometers from east to west…
Introduction Around April each year, rare bird species such as mute swans, whooper swans, black-necked swans, and terns gradually return from the south to breed here. Under the sunlight, the swans, lake water, mountain peaks, and cloud shadows merge into an extremely spectacular scene. The area has a bird-watching platform for visitors to observe the birds from a height. The scenic area also includes the A’er…
Iron Gate Pass is located 8 kilometers north of Korla City, at the exit of a steep gorge on the upper reaches of the Peacock River. It was once a strategic mountain pass connecting northern and southern Xinjiang, serving as the throat of the central route of the ancient Silk Road. Established during the Jin Dynasty, it earned the name "Iron Gate Pass" due to its impregnable terrain and is ranked among China’s Twenty-Four Famous Historical Passes. Xie Bin’s *Travel Notes on Xinjiang* mentions…
The Horticulture Farm Pastoral Area Grand Canyon, located about 40 kilometers from the Horticulture Farm and approximately 100 kilometers from downtown Korla, sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters. The canyon walls on both sides rise to nearly 1,000 meters in height, with the widest part of the valley measuring around 50–60 meters and the narrowest about 30 meters. Crystal-clear springs flow along the canyon floor, and dense original…
The Peacock River is also known as the Drinking Horse River. Legend has it that Ban Chao of the Eastern Han Dynasty once watered his horses here, hence the name Drinking Horse River. The source of the Peacock River is Bosten Lake, and it is a rare river system without tributaries. It flows through Korla and Yuli County, meandering toward the Lop Nur Desert. The Peacock River is 785 kilometers long, with uninterrupted flow year-round and an annual runoff of 1.2...
Introduction Perhaps the most well-known product of Korla is the fragrant pear. The local soil and water conditions are highly suitable for pear cultivation, yielding small, tender, sweet, and juicy pears. When transplanted elsewhere, the flavor of these pears just doesn’t match those grown in Korla, while other types of pears grown in Korla surpass their original varieties in taste. …
Introduction Located in Yuli County, 105 kilometers from downtown Korla. This scenic area is known as the "800-li Green Corridor." The Tarim River basin is an oasis in the desert, where pristine populus euphratica forests and the medicinal plant apocynum grow. Visitors to this area must not miss the sights of sunrise and…
Introduction Located in Hejing County, Bayingolin Prefecture, at the upper reaches of the Gongnaisi River, this is the site of Gongnaisi Forest Farm. The elevation here ranges between 1,600 and 2,400 meters. Snow-capped mountains are reflected in the lakes, pine trees and wildflowers cover the hillsides, and flocks of white sheep graze on the slopes—it is a vast treasure trove of flora and fauna...
Puhui International Populus Euphratica Forest Resort is located 53 kilometers southwest of Korla City, on the reservoir formed by a 50-kilometer dam on the lower reaches of the Kaidu River. It covers approximately 30 square kilometers of land area and 40 square kilometers of water surface, with 17,000 acres of natural Populus euphratica forests. The water and sky blend seamlessly, creating breathtaking natural scenery. Currently, areas such as the leisure and entertainment zone are under planning...
The Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture Museum is a local comprehensive museum, established in March 1990 and affiliated with the Culture Bureau of the Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture. The construction project of the Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture Museum officially broke ground on Shihua Avenue in Korla. The museum project was one of the key initiatives in the 2007 Cultural and Health Development Year of the prefecture...
Akexiduo Sacred Spring is located about 30 kilometers southwest of Bayinguoleng Township (Second Township) in the Bayinbuluke area. Here, you can admire a sacred spring nestled beneath the Akexiduo Snow Peak. It resembles a colorful gem inlaid on the lush green plains. Legend has it that a highly accomplished Buddhist master once wandered here and, to quench his thirst, used his divine powers to…
The Taklamakan Desert, located in the Tarim Basin of southern Xinjiang, derives its name from the Uyghur language. In Uyghur, “Ta” (or “Tag” or “Bogda”), along with the light syllable “Da (ke/ge),” all mean “mountain.” “Lamagan,” which should be more accurately translated as “great wilderness,” carries connotations of “vastness.” Therefore, “Taklamakan” can be interpreted as “a great wilderness beneath the mountains.”…
The Sun Island Scenic Tourism Area in Korla City is a naturally formed river island in the Kaidu River basin, covering an area of 1,086 mu (approximately 72.4 hectares), located more than 10 kilometers from the city center. The island boasts lush water plants, shaded trees, birdsong, and fragrant flowers. The Sun Island Scenic Tourism Area falls under both the humanistic tourism resource category of leisure, knowledge-seeking, and fitness, as well as the natural tourism resource category of water landscape.
Korla Ethnic Culture Park is located in the western suburbs of Korla City, in Qia’erbake Village, Yingxiang Township. The park covers an area of 14 acres and is planted with fruit trees such as figs, fragrant pears, pomegranates, and grapes. It boasts an elegant environment and beautiful scenery. The ethnic culture banquet hall within the park can accommodate over 100 diners at the same time, and is a multifunctional…
The Jame Mosque is located on Tuanjie Road in Korla City and was built in 1981. The main prayer hall's minaret is 20 meters high, with a length and width of 9 meters each. The minaret building covers an area of 136 square meters, and the total construction area is 734 square meters. The ceilings and walls inside the mosque are adorned with traditional Uyghur decorative patterns, making it the largest mosque in Korla. …
Urban Spring Ecological Park is located on the extended section of Langan Road in Korla City. With an initial investment of 15 million yuan and covering an area of 15 acres, the project was jointly developed by Korla Zhiyu Sugar and Liquor Co., Ltd. Aiming to create a green, ecological dining and entertainment destination in Korla, the park has transplanted over 10,000 southern tropical plants of more than 20 varieties from across China...
The "Nine Halls and Three Centers" attraction, located on the west side of Tiekeqi Bridge in Swan River Scenic Area, is set to become Korla City’s future urban administrative and civic activity hub. These nine halls and three centers consist of the Prefecture and Municipal Administrative Service Centers, Real Estate Transaction Center, and Digital Urban Management Command Center; as well as the Folk Culture Museum, Archives, Planning Exhibition Hall, Comprehensive Exhibition Hall, …