Convenient transportation fuels tourism boom in Xinjiang

Photo taken on April 5, 2026 shows tourists enjoy the spring in the Bosten Lake in Bohu County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily (Reporter Qin Meihua) news: The Urumqi-Yuli Expressway links the northern and southern parts of the Tianshan Mountains, reducing travel time between Urumqi and Korla from seven hours to approximately 3.5 hours. This vital transport corridor has further stimulated short-distance tourism between northern and southern Xinjiang. During holidays, many visitors from Urumqi and surrounding areas traveled along the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway to destinations such as Korla City and Yanqi County in the Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture for leisure and vacation.

Photo taken on April 5, 2026 shows tourists enjoy the flowers in Korla City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

In Korla, pear blossoms burst into full bloom, attracting numerous visitors to stop and take photos. In Yanqi County, the Chateau Zhong Fei exudes a rich aroma, where tourists stroll through the estate, sample fine wines, and immerse themselves in the charm of wine culture. Along the vast, shimmering shores of Bosten Lake, residents and visitors alike enjoy the wonderful scenery, savoring the tranquility of spring. In addition to flower viewing, wine tasting, and lakeside excursions, activities such as distinctive folk-cultural experiences, intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, and food markets have also proven highly popular among tourists. As the benefits of the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway continue to unfold, it has not only narrowed the spatial and temporal distance between cities, but also fueled the steady growth of the spring cultural and tourism market of Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, making it a sought-after destination during holidays.

Photo taken on April 4, 2026 shows tourists visit the Chateau Zhong Fei in Yanqi Hui Autonomous County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on April 5, 2026 shows tourists play in the Bailuzhou scenic area of Bosten Lake in Bohu County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on April 4, 2026 shows tourists visit the the Huola Mountain scenic area in Yanqi Hui Autonomous County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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