Bayanbulak, also written 巴音布鲁克, is a high-altitude grassland in Xinjiang, in the far west of China. It is a nature reserve, and it makes a visit for those who want wide open landscape rather than city streets.
What you will see
- Swan lakes set among the grassland, one of the features that gives the reserve its character.
- Stunning natural scenery, with broad views across the high plain.
- Nomadic culture, which remains part of life on the grassland and gives the visit a human side alongside the landscape.
What kind of visit it suits
Bayanbulak suits travellers who enjoy slow days outdoors, photography of open country and water, and an encounter with a way of life tied to the land. Because it is a reserve at high altitude, it is a place to visit with patience and an eye on the weather and your own pace.
The area around it
Bayanbulak lies within Xinjiang, a region of many landscapes and cultures. Travellers planning a trip here can combine the grassland with other parts of the province, using the reserve as one stop in a longer journey through the region.