Korla

Korla is located in the southern foothills of the Tian Shan Mountains, on the northeastern edge of the Tarim Basin. It was the only route for the ancient Silk Road, and is still a transportation hub in present day southern Xinjiang. It is also famous for its pears. As a major city in southern Xinjiang, there are many famous scenic spots scattered around Korla. There is the Swan Lake in the Bayanbulak Grasslands, Bosten Lake, the Tarim River and Taklimakan Resort (known as the “800 li green corridor”), and the ancient ruins of the city of Bogedaqin in the Yanqi Basin.