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Updated May 2024
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based on 10 reviews"Peacock open screen, green Pogobi, Saiwai Jiangnan picturesque is the Peacock River. The Peacock River, not called and also called Yinma River, its only source is from Bosten Lake, the water source is from the Kaidu River, legend is that because the East Han Banchao once drank horses here, so it is called Yinma River. It is the most beautiful scenery of Korla City, the summer river banks are shaded by trees, tourists are like weaving, the winter swans dance, along the river jade water like belt, a hundred steps, like a drifting belt through the city, is a good place for people to relax and take a walk, but also the "mother river" in the hearts of Korla City."Korla13.5km from downtownHighlights: The Peacock River is also known as the Drinking Horse River. It is said that Banchao in the Eastern Han Dynasty once drank horses here, hence the name. The Kongque River is a rare non-tributary water system. Its only source comes from Bosten Lake. It overflows from the west of the lake and flows through Korla and Yuli counties. Peacock River is a poetic name, and it is extremely rare in Xinjiang to have a river running through the city like Korla. But for many years, the citizens of Korla have not enjoyed the beauty of the Peacock River. The Uyghur villagers living on both sides of the river call it "Cobbler River". The Peacock River originates from Bosten Lake and flows through the Tiemenguan Gorge through the city of Korla. It is the lifeblood of industry, agriculture and economy in Korla. The total length of the Kongque River is 785 kilometers. The river flows continuously throughout the year, with an annual runoff of 1.2 billion cubic meters and a stable flow throughout the year. The Peacock River Scenic Tourism Belt starts from the 314 National Road Peacock River Bridge and ends at the Sun Island in the countryside, with a total length of about 10 kilometers. At present, there are four parks planned (Botanical Garden, Peacock Park, Youth Park, Ethnic Customs Garden); five bridges (Lion Bridge, Lixiang Bridge, Jianshe Bridge, Sunflower Bridge, Jianguo Bridge); seven scenic spots (Diaoyu Garden, Lixiang Garden, Observation deck, Fengjian Square, Hundred Gardens, Peacock Square, Unity Garden). The Peacock River Scenic Tourism Belt has become a good place for the people of "Pear City" to relax and enjoy the cool air.Show Less
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What are some Best Things to Do in Korla?
Some Best Things to Do in Korla include:Kongque River
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Korla?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Korla include:Kongque River:4.7
At what locations in Korla can Best Things to Do in Korla be found?
The Best Things to Do in Korla are mainly located in:Kongque River:Korla
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