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Bosten Lake Tourism Area
4A Tourism Area

Bosten Lake Tourism Area

巴音郭楞博斯腾湖景区

Xinjiang, Bayingolin4.3·43.2521°N, 85.0530°E
Ticket Price
CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Duration
3-4 hours
Rating
4.3 / 5.0

About Bosten Lake Tourism Area

A beautiful lake scenic area in Bayingolin, Xinjiang, with crystal-clear waters surrounded by mountains.

Highlights

• Largest inland freshwater lake in Xinjiang, with reed seas. • Swimming, boating and birdlife (waterfowl). • Lotus and the Lop-nori desert edge.

Suggested Route

Enter at the lakeside resort, take the boardwalk/boat, then the reed area; half-day.

Food & Lodging

Lake fish and Xinjiang dishes. Lakeside resorts and Korla hotels.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, boat rental, beaches, partial wheelchair access and a shuttle.
Travel Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water and sun protection in summer. Check weather conditions before visiting.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June-September

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

07:00-18:00 (peak season), 08:00-17:00 (off-season)

Getting There

Bohu County, Bayingol (near Korla); Korla Railway Station ~70 km; Korla Airport ~60 km; bus/taxi.

Reservation

Ticket booking via OTA recommended; no strict reservation required.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

Address

Bayinguolengmenggu Autonomous Prefecture Bohu County

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
巴音郭楞博斯腾湖景区

巴音郭楞蒙古自治州博湖县

Bayinguolengmenggu Autonomous Prefecture Bohu County

43.2521, 85.0530

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