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Bortala Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
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What to do
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Sayram Lake
9.0
4.7
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17,771 Reviews
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3.9
/5
25 Reviews
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4.8
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202 Reviews
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5.0
3.3
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5.0
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4.8
/5
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4.9
5.0
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4.7
4.7
/5
13 Reviews
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3.8
/5
11 Reviews
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4.3
5.0
/5
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Discover the most popular places to stay in Bortala, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Sayram Lake Chaoke Glamping
4.7
/5
2,524 Reviews
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/5
96 Reviews
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4.8
/5
1,404 Reviews
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/5
558 Reviews
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4.7
/5
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4.8
/5
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634 Reviews
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4.8
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101 Reviews
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4.7
/5
942 Reviews
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4.6
/5
683 Reviews
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4.5
/5
553 Reviews
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/5
7 Reviews
Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. JPY1,415/person
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/5
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/5
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3.8
/5
5 Reviews
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3.3
/5
3 Reviews
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4.2
/5
8 Reviews
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3.5
/5
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Avg. JPY235/person
高白鲑鱼餐厅(赛湖月亮湾店)
4.5
/5
2 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. JPY2,182/person
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/5
38 Reviews
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4.2
/5
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9.6
/5
193 Reviews
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9.4
/5
238 Reviews
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9.1
/5
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/5
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/5
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/5
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/5
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/5
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/5
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/5
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106 Reviews
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/5
404 Reviews
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/5
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238 Reviews
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/5
265 Reviews
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/5
491 Reviews
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/5
548 Reviews
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/5
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