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Bortala Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | July, 2026
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Bortala? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Sayram Lake
9.0
4.7
/5
17,022 Reviews
Hiking
Natural scenery
Luquan Hot Spring Center
5.5
3.8
/5
23 Reviews
Guozigou Valley
5.1
4.8
/5
202 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Kele Yongzhu
5.0
5.0
/5
4 Reviews
Mutetal Desert Tourist Attraction
5.0
3.3
/5
4 Reviews
Geanyu Scenic Area
4.9
4.8
/5
286 Reviews
Natural scenery
Pine Tree Head
4.8
5.0
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4 Reviews
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Command Platform at Sayram Lake
4.7
4.7
/5
13 Reviews
Night view
West Sea Grassland
4.6
5.0
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1 Reviews
Night view
Pattaya Holy Hot Spring
4.4
3.8
/5
11 Reviews
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Bortala, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Intercity Hotel in Sayram Lake
4.7
/5
1,154 Reviews
Hot Spring Sailimu Lake Spruce Wild Luxury Hotel
4.7
/5
558 Reviews
Bortala Jinghe Days Wyndham Hotel(Jinghe South Station Branch)
4.5
/5
41 Reviews
Alashankou State Guest House
4.7
/5
676 Reviews
Sayram Lake Chaoke Glamping
4.7
/5
2,401 Reviews
Sayram Lake MJ HOTEL
4.8
/5
763 Reviews
Saili Yunting Hotel
4.9
/5
62 Reviews
Sayram Lake Atour Origin Hotel
4.7
/5
1,023 Reviews
Licheng Huasheng Hotel (Jinghe Tuoli Branch)
4.7
/5
67 Reviews
Jifeng International Hotel (Jinghe Bus Station Branch)
4.7
/5
919 Reviews
Licheng Huasheng International Hotel Sayram Lake
4.7
/5
243 Reviews
Building B, Lanhu International Hotel
4.6
/5
604 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Bortala dishes and foodie spots.
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XI YU SHI FU
4.8
/5
7 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. THB345/person
俭寨小公鸡新疆菜·大盘鸡·烧烤
4.7
/5
3 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. THB287/person
赛里木湖潮克星空营地·星空餐厅
3.6
/5
5 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
奔跑的肉饼子特色餐饮(锦福小区店)
4.3
/5
7 Reviews
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Sichuan cuisine
Avg. THB378/person
江边鱼宴·鲜鱼火锅
3.3
/5
3 Reviews
Hotpot
Avg. THB316/person
若邻披萨(红星商业街店)
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Western cuisine
Avg. THB187/person
一川天下·碟碟香
3.5
/5
2 Reviews
Hotpot
Avg. THB263/person
正新鸡排·炸鸡烧烤(博乐店)
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Snacks
Avg. THB71/person
艾沙江达吾提烤包子店(中央广场店)
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Quick bites
Avg. THB57/person
高白鲑鱼餐厅(赛湖月亮湾店)
4.5
/5
2 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. THB532/person
博乐市宝轩鱼府(世纪华庭店)
4.0
/5
3 Reviews
Hotpot
Avg. THB335/person
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Guozigou Valley
4.8
/5
202 Reviews
Natural scenery
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Guozigou Bridge
4.8
/5
184 Reviews
Night view
Ipar Khan Lavender Tourist Park
4.0
/5
77 Reviews
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Liuxing Street
4.6
/5
80 Reviews
Historic landmark
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Yili Old Town Cultural Tourism Zone
4.4
/5
113 Reviews
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Yili River
4.4
/5
187 Reviews
Natural scenery
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Yili Tianshan Huahai Scenic Area
4.4
/5
288 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
The Ili Commandery Ruins
4.4
/5
74 Reviews
Historic landmark
Khorgas National Gate Scenic Area
4.0
/5
368 Reviews
Night view
Aktas Grassland
4.6
/5
35 Reviews
Night view
Tangbula Grassland
4.8
/5
90 Reviews
Night view
Eight-Diagram City
4.3
/5
164 Reviews
Night view
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Nalati Scenic Area
4.5
/5
3,613 Reviews
Bayanbulak
4.5
/5
1,424 Reviews
Night view
Kalajun National Park
4.6
/5
3,437 Reviews
Hiking
Boat tour
Kurdenin Scenic Area
4.4
/5
626 Reviews
Hiking
Natural scenery
Xiata Tourist Attraction
4.5
/5
980 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
Qiaxi Forest Park
4.5
/5
236 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Zhaosu Yuhu Scenic Area
4.6
/5
194 Reviews
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Yili Tianshan Huahai Scenic Area
4.4
/5
288 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Tangbula Grassland
4.8
/5
90 Reviews
Night view
Aktas Grassland
4.6
/5
35 Reviews
Night view
Antler Bay Scenic Area
4.2
/5
74 Reviews
Night view
Yili River
4.4
/5
187 Reviews
Natural scenery
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Popular Vacation Homes Near Bortala
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Wu Song Ancient Post Inn (Yining Six Star Street Scenic Area Store)
9.6
/5
182 Reviews
Faman ▪ Tina Riad Courtyard-Style Hotel (Yining Liuxing Street)
9.4
/5
219 Reviews
Yining Huatian Yunxuan Homestay (Kazanqi Folk Custom Tourism Area Branch)
9.8
/5
381 Reviews
Dias Homestay
9.3
/5
312 Reviews
Yining City Jiangsu Road Liuxing Street Style Performing Arts Center
9.6
/5
281 Reviews
Yining Huatian Bieyuan Homestay (Liuxing Street Scenic Area)
9.2
/5
309 Reviews
Sixth Street Inn - Riverside Retreat (Yining Branch)
9.8
/5
627 Reviews
Kashu Pastin Vacation Stay (Yining Kazanqi Branch)
9.6
/5
343 Reviews
Yining Fanhua Meisu Homestay
9.7
/5
244 Reviews
Ili Nilek Small Full Guest House
9.4
/5
609 Reviews
Yo-Yo Homestay
9.8
/5
161 Reviews
Fanfang Wu Homestay (Hanbin Park)
9.6
/5
226 Reviews
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Becky Hotel
9.1
/5
142 Reviews
Shuanghetai International Hotel
9.0
/5
333 Reviews
Twin Rivers Hotel
9.5
/5
512 Reviews
Shuanghe Zhongsheng International Hotel (Gudao Hot Spring Wellness Center)
9.6
/5
86 Reviews
Huocheng Chuxi Hotel
9.3
/5
398 Reviews
Rezen Huasheng Hotel (Huocheng Qingshuihe)
9.3
/5
649 Reviews
Shengdu Hotel (Huocheng Qingshuihe)
9.1
/5
236 Reviews
Huocheng Xiangyeli Castle Hotel
9.7
/5
248 Reviews
Huocheng HaiYi Hotel
9.5
/5
504 Reviews
Jinyi Hotel International Horgos
9.4
/5
575 Reviews
Huerguosi Donghuang International Hotel
9.6
/5
118 Reviews
Huoerguosi Yingbin Guest House
9.4
/5
391 Reviews
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