Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture of Bayingolin

Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture of Bayingolin
Korla, 471 kilometers north of Urumqi, is a transportation center of southern Xinjiang and inland China. There are such tourist attractions as Bayanbulak Grassland, the Swan Lake, Bosten Lake, the ruins of the ancient Loulan, Mt. Altun Nature Reserve, and Yadan scenic spot.

Ruins of the Ancient Loulan
Ruins of the Ancient Loulan is located in Ruoqiang County. It was the capital of the 36 kingdoms in the western region of the Han Dynasty as well as an important thoroughfare on the ancient Silk Road, flourished during the 2nd century B.C. and the 4th century. The articles unearthed in the ruins have attracted world attention, among which the most precious are the hand-written copy of the Strategies of the Warring States Period. The paper used is believed to be 700 years of earlier than that found in Europe.

The Bayanbulak Swan Nature Reserve
The Bayanbulak Swan Nature Reserve, a state-level nature reserve with beautiful landscape, is located on the Bayanbulak Grassland in the middle section of Mt. Tianshan, with an area of 1 ,000 square kilometers. The best season for visiting is between April and October.

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