Bosten Lake: Xinjiang’s Largest Inland Lake and the Birdwatcher’s Stop
Bosten Lake, near Korla, is the biggest inland freshwater lake in Xinjiang — reed beds, waterbirds, and a stark contrast to the desert around it. Here’s how to visit and when.
Bosten Lake, near Korla, is the biggest inland freshwater lake in Xinjiang — reed beds, waterbirds, and a stark contrast to the desert around it. Here’s how to visit and when.
Bosten Lake (博斯腾湖) is China’s largest inland freshwater lake, but it rarely appears on typical Xinjiang itineraries. Here’s why it’s worth the detour and how to get there from Urumqi.