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Sayram Lake
2026 Asia 100 - Best Things to Do

Sayram Lake

9
4.7/5
Bole · 78.5 km from downtown
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From €4.69
Guozigou Valley
No. 8 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Ili

Guozigou Valley

5.2
4.8/5
Huocheng · 86.4 km from Bortala
Free attraction
Luquan Hot Spring Center

Luquan Hot Spring Center

5.4
3.9/5
Wenquan County · 1.5 km from downtown
From €7.91
Mutetal Desert Scenic Area

Mutetal Desert Scenic Area

5
3.3/5
Jinghe · 55.1 km from downtown
Guozigou Bridge
No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Ili

Guozigou Bridge

6.1
4.9/5
Huocheng · 87.6 km from Bortala
Free attraction
Liuxing Street
No. 5 of Night Attractions in Xinjiang

Liuxing Street

6.4
4.6/5
China · Yining City
Free attraction
Yili Old Town Cultural Tourism Zone
No. 12 of Best Things to Do in Ili

Yili Old Town Cultural Tourism Zone

5.9
4.4/5
China · Yining City
Free attraction
Yili Tianshan Huahai Scenic Area
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Ili

Yili Tianshan Huahai Scenic Area

6.1
4.4/5
China · Yining County
76% offFrom €4.02
Ipar Khan Lavender Tourist Park
No. 5 of Night Attractions in Ili

Ipar Khan Lavender Tourist Park

5.2
4.0/5
China · Yining County
Yili River Scenic Area
No. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Ili

Yili River Scenic Area

5.3
4.4/5
China · Yining City
Free attraction

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Trip Moments in Bortala

Winging It Happily at Sayram Lake 💙

Winging It Happily at Sayram Lake 💙

“When I arrived, the first thing that caught my attention was the endless blue lake surrounded by mountains.”@littlegirllove · 3 days ago
Winging It and Enjoying Sayram Lake

Winging It and Enjoying Sayram Lake

“When I arrived, I decided to take things slowly and explore without rushing.”@littlegirllove · 3 days ago
Finding My Own Little Corner of Sayram Lake

Finding My Own Little Corner of Sayram Lake

“When I visited Sayram Lake, I didn’t expect to enjoy the little things as much as the lake itself.”@littlegirllove · 10 days ago
Yili is great, but I won't go again because it's really

Yili is great, but I won't go again because it's really

“Just got back from Yili, and I was truly stunned by the scenery in September✨.”@VildeBakke · 1 month ago
10-day 9-night Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop itinerary guide

10-day 9-night Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop itinerary guide

“[Introduction] The long-awaited Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop trip has finally begun.”@WandererInfinite1234567 · 1 month ago
From RM1659 to Ürümqi : 🌸 🌼🌷Unlock Xinjiang’s Epic Flower Season

From RM1659 to Ürümqi : 🌸 🌼🌷Unlock Xinjiang’s Epic Flower Season

“Ready for a total glow-up in your travel feed?”@Aarxn · 1 month ago

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bortala famous for?

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Bortala is known for its wealth of attractions and things to do. Here are a few highlights: Sayram Lake, Guozigou Valley, and Luquan Hot Spring Center.

What are the must-try activities in Bortala?

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Consider Departing from Yining, Xinjiang: Sayram Lake 1-day tour with round-trip private charter and driver (admission ticket not included), Yining Departure Sayram Lake and Guozigou Day Tour with Private Charter and Tickets: Admire the Mountain Sapphire, and One-day tour from Yili to Sayram Lake: Snow-capped mountains and blue lake mirror the Tianshan, the last teardrop of the Atlantic in Bortala. Availability and itineraries change, so check the latest details before booking.