Korla City Travel
Xinjiang Korla—A strategic town on the Silk Road, the hometown of fragrant pears. Explore the Tiemenguan Pass ancient road, enjoy the Peacock River scenery, and taste authentic Korla pears.
Korla City Three Days Two Nights In-Depth Tour
Walk the ancient Silk Road, enjoy riverside scenery, taste sweet pears, and feel the unique charm of Pear City
Arrive in Korla, head to Tiemenguan Pass Scenic Area, visit the pass city ruins and cliff stone inscriptions, and learn about Silk Road history. Return to the city in the evening.
- Korla City Hotel
- Guesthouse near Tiemenguan
- Characteristic Farmyard
- Big Plate Chicken
- Roasted Buns
- Mixed Noodles
- Bring a jacket for the windy gorge
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes
- Do not touch the stone inscriptions
Explore the Peacock River scenic belt all day, stroll through the waterfront park, experience the boat tour, and enjoy the musical fountain performance in the evening.
- Boat Sightseeing
- Bicycle Riding
- Fishing Experience
- Best lighting in the evening
- Claim a spot early for fountain show
- Use tripod for night shots
Visit the Korla Pear Orchard in the morning to learn about pear cultivation history and experience the fun of picking. Purchase local specialties in the afternoon and end your pleasant Korla journey.
- Book in advance during picking season
- Wear light and comfortable clothing
- Follow the guidance of fruit farmers
- Korla Fragrant Pears
- Pear Paste
- Dried Pears
- Luobuma Tea
Korla City Must-Try Foods
Korla Fragrant Pear
A National Geographical Indication product. Thin-skinned, fine-textured, juicy and sweet, crispy without residue, it is hailed as a "pear treasure."
Whole Roasted Lamb
A traditional Mongolian dish. Selected lambs are roasted whole, resulting in crispy skin and tender meat, representing the highest etiquette for entertaining distinguished guests.
Tandoor Roasted Meat
Mutton roasted in a Tandoor oven, resulting in tender and juicy meat with a unique oven aroma, a signature delicacy of Korla.
- Apr-May: Pear blossoms in full bloom
- Sep-Oct: Pears ripen
- Avoid the high heat of Jul-Aug
- Tiemenguan hiking
- Peacock River boat tour
- Pear picking (seasonal)
- Taste whole roasted lamb
- City attractions are accessible by taxi
- Charter a car for the pear orchard
- Airport is 15km from the city center
- When do pears ripen? → Mid-Sep to Oct
- Tiemenguan hiking difficulty? → Beginner level, suitable for all ages
- Where is the night market? → Tuanjie Road Night Market is the liveliest
- Need a border pass? → Not required for Korla tourism