
County-level city in Xinjiang, China
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博斯腾湖
. One of the biggest freshwater lakes in China. Possible to swim. Trip with Longxin Youth Hostel cost ¥600 for a 6-person van (possible to negotiate).
天鹅河
The Swan River Scenic Area is 10 km long, covering an area of 2,400 mu, with a water area of 765 mu. As a water link connecting the Peacock River and the Rhododendron River, the scenic area is composed of 20 bridges, 10 islands and 12 docks as its main framework, and features cultural landscapes such as Cen Shen sculptures and Ban Chao sculptures. Every winter, it attracts hundreds of wild animals such as swans and wild ducks to settle down. Hanoi has the largest musical fountain in southern Xinjiang.
罗布人村寨风景名胜区
The terrain and landforms of the Luobu People's Village Scenic Area are mainly deserts and Gobi, with oases scattered among them, presenting unique geological features. The vegetation types are mainly desert vegetation, including drought-resistant plants such as saxaul and poplar. The main scenic spots include the traditional villages of the Robu people; The desert adventure area offers experiences such as off-road vehicle surfing and sand sliding. And ecological reserve areas, allowing tourists to observe the unique ecosystem in the desert up close. In addition, there are historical relic areas, such as ancient beacon towers and tombs.
库尔勒 - 龙行青年旅社
The hostel is on the 4th floor a building 500 m from the Korla railway station along the main street that starts in front of the railway station. The shared bathrooms are awful and most are broken. It's ¥40 for a bed in a 4-bed dorm. It's still a good option for backpackers traveling alone. The owner is very nice and likes to take tenants for tours, unfortunately no English spoken.
By train
Korla Railway Station is at the southeast corner of the city.
By bus
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