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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2016

Bayinbuluke (Bayinbulak) Tourism Area

巴音郭楞蒙古自治州巴音布鲁克景区

Xinjiang, Bortala★ 4.6Designated 2016·43.0884°N, 84.2189°E

Ticket Price

CNY 65+ CNY 75 shuttle ticket

Duration

3 to 5 hours

Rating

4.6 / 5.0

Designated

2016

About Bayinbuluke (Bayinbulak) Tourism Area

Bayinbuluk is a vast alpine grassland in the Tianshan range, where the Kaidu River curves into the famous 'Nine-Bend Sunset.' Migrating swans gather on Swan Lake, and the area hosts Mongolian and Tibetan herders.

Highlights

Vast alpine wetland grassland with the winding Kaidu River's 'Nine-Bend Sunset', Swan Lake and Tibetan monasteries.

Suggested Route

Take the shuttle to the wetland viewing platforms and the Sunset Viewing Terrace for the nine bends; allow half a day, best at dusk.

Food & Lodging

Try Mongol and Tibetan lamb and milk tea; stay in Bayinbuluke town (book ahead).

Facilities

Shuttle buses

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June to September (warm season) or winter for snow activities

🏮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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Book Tickets & Tours

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Tickets & experiences

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

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

In Hejing County, Bayingol; ~360 km from Korla via G217 (Duku Highway); no metro/HSR; nearest airport Korla (~360 km). Access via shuttle from Bayinbuluke town.

Reservation

Advance online reservation required via official platform in season (Apr–Oct); real-name; entry limited by daily capacity.

Ticket Price

CNY 65 (≈ $9.0)+ CNY 75 (≈ $10) shuttle ticket

Address

Xinjiangbayinguolengzhouhejing County Bayinbuluke

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

巴音郭楞蒙古自治州巴音布鲁克景区

新疆巴音郭楞州和静县巴音布鲁克

Xinjiangbayinguolengzhouhejing County Bayinbuluke

43.0884, 84.2189

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