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Sayram Lake
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4.7
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18,368 Reviews
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Luquan Hot Spring Center
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3.9
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Guozigou Valley
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4.8
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5.0
3.3
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4 Reviews
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5.0
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5.0
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4.7
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13 Reviews
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4.3
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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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Alashankou State Guest House
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/5
726 Reviews
Intercity Hotel in Sayram Lake
4.8
/5
1,803 Reviews
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4.8
/5
931 Reviews
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4.7
/5
831 Reviews
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4.7
/5
1,314 Reviews
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4.8
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572 Reviews
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4.8
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2,753 Reviews
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4.8
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537 Reviews
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4.4
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434 Reviews
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4.7
/5
393 Reviews
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/5
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929 Reviews
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XI YU SHI FU
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Avg. US$10/person
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/5
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/5
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4.0
/5
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4.0
/5
6 Reviews
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/5
8 Reviews
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若邻披萨(红星商业街店)
4.2
/5
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/5
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/5
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666 Reviews
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/5
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/5
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/5
627 Reviews
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/5
299 Reviews
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/5
469 Reviews
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110 Reviews
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9.2
/5
423 Reviews
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9.4
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68 Reviews
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782 Reviews
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/5
240 Reviews
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9.7
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275 Reviews
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473 Reviews
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