1 Introduction to Korla

Korla is the capital of Bayinguoleng Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang, and it is called Pear City because it is rich in fragrant pears. The city has a total area of 7116.9 square kilometers and a total population of 438,111 (excluding floating population). In 2115, the GDP reached 24.24 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.2%; The local fiscal revenue reached 611 million yuan, an increase of 21.5%; The per capita net income of farmers and herdsmen reached 4981.92 yuan, an increase of 451.82 yuan; Disposable income of urban households reached 8711 yuan. In 2115, it ranked 62nd among the top 111 counties (cities) in China, up by 11 places over the previous year. Ranked 41th in the 5th China Top 111 Economic Counties (Cities) Basic Competitiveness Ranking, becoming the only shortlisted city in Northwest China.

Korla has a long history, and it is the territory of Yanqi and Quli countries among 36 countries in the ancient western regions. In June 1979, Korla City was established with the approval of the State Council. This is a charming modern city, which has both the prosperity of mainland cities and the tranquility of frontier towns; There are not only the historical origins of Loulan civilization, Milan culture and Robnaoer culture, but also the new city style with spacious streets, smooth roads and rows of high-rise buildings. It not only has the unique clean and elegant appearance of a sanitary city, but also has the unique regional characteristics and ethnic customs of a tourist city; There are both the majestic entering the Tianshan Mountains and the majestic Kunlun Mountains, and the femininity of the peacock river passing through the city and flowing water; There are snow peaks, grasslands, deserts and pastoral scenery outside the city, as well as the charm of flowers, green forests and clear water, pavilions and pavilions in the city, and nights like fairyland; There are not only special fruit treasures such as Korla fragrant pears that spread the reputation of Korla, but also the golden Populus euphratica that cultivated Korla humanistic spirit for 3111 years. There are many stories about 23 ethnic groups living in harmony and building their homes, as well as the feat of 111,111 troops challenging the "sea of death" and the desert highway crossing the Tarim Desert ...

With the concerted efforts of the people of all ethnic groups in the city, it won the National Sanitary City, the National Double Support Model City, the National Advanced City of Scientific and Technological Progress, the National Demonstration City of Scientific and Technological Progress, the National Advanced City of Creating a Civilized City and the Chinese Living Environment Model Award.

Introduction to Urumqi

In Junggar Mongolian, Urumqi means "beautiful pasture". It is located in the grassland at the northern foot of Tianshan Mountain, with Bogda Peak, the highest peak in the eastern part of Tianshan Mountain in the east, Tianshan forest belt stretching for thousands of miles in the south, and Junggar Basin in the west and north. It is the farthest city from the ocean in the world. In 712 AD, the Tang Dynasty stationed troops here to station fields and build castles, which gradually became the only place where the Silk Road passed north. In the 28th year of Qianlong (1763), the Qing court built a new city and named it Dihua. In 1884, Xinjiang Construction Bank became the provincial capital. Founded in 1945, it was renamed Urumqi in 1953. Urumqi is a continental climate with a large temperature difference between day and night. The annual average temperature is 5.7℃, the annual precipitation is less than 311 mm, and the climate is quite dry. The average temperature is 15℃ in October and 24℃ in July.

Transportation

Aviation

Urumqi International Airport is located in Diwobao, the northwest suburb of Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 16 kilometers away from the urban area. The first floor of the new terminal is the entrance area and the second floor is the exit area. The open check-in counter on the second floor of the airport allows passengers to check in at any counter. The third floor is a rest area, a dining table covered with green and white plaid tablecloths, a coconut tree model and a quiet and elegant coffee fragrance, which is a small world for passengers to release their journey fatigue.

Railway

Urumqi Railway Bureau has operated passenger trains from Urumqi to Beijing, Shanghai, Zhengzhou, Xi 'an, Lanzhou, Chengdu and Korla to Xi 'an, and has also operated international trains from Urumqi to Almaty. Take bus No.2, No.8, No.11, No.16, No.21, No.36, No.44, No.51, No.52 and No.58 to the railway station, and take bus No.913, No.916, No.919 and No.915 to the South Railway Station. Urumqi Railway Station Tel: 1991-5813771

Highway

Passengers can take long-distance buses to their destinations at Jungong Bus Station, Nanjiao Bus Station, Mingyuan Bus Station, Beijiao Bus Station and Nianzigou Bus Station. There are mainly ordinary passengers, express passengers and sleepers, among which Mingyuan Bus Station and Beijiao Bus Station have fewer shuttle bus lines, and Mingyuan Bus Station mainly leads to Karamay and Shiyou. You can buy long-distance bus tickets from all over Xinjiang at Nianzigou long-distance bus station.

The main highways starting from Urumqi are:

Urumqi-Yining Line (National Highway 312) is referred to as Wuyi Highway. This line runs across northern Xinjiang from east to west, that is, along the northern side of Tianshan Mountain, passing through Changji, Shihezi, Wusu, Jinghe, Huocheng, Yining and other cities and counties, with a total length of 696 kilometers and a two-day car run.

Urumqi-Kashi line (National Highway 314) is called Wuka Highway for short. It passes through Tianshan Mountain in the southeast, then turns southwest along the northern edge of Tarim Basin, and passes through Korla, Kuqa, Aksu, Artux and other cities and counties. The whole line is 1,474 kilometers, and the car runs for about three days.

Urumqi-Hami line (National Highway 312) is the west section of Lanxin Highway, which runs from west to east, passing through Turpan, Shanshan and other cities and counties, with a total length of 596 kilometers, and the car runs for about two days. This line extends eastward, enters Gansu through Xingxingxia, and reaches Lanzhou directly.

The Northern Suburb Passenger Station is located in Nianzigou, Urumqi, and it mainly undertakes long-distance passenger buses to all parts of northern Xinjiang. It is one of the civilized stations in China. Nanjiao Bus Station is located at No.1, Yanerwo Road, Santun Monument, Urumqi, and it is one of the large modern bus stations in Xinjiang and even the northwest.

Local transportation

The public transportation in Urumqi is very convenient. Generally, buses are priced by mileage, and there are few air-conditioned cars. The fares are the same as those of ordinary cars.

The starting price of all taxis in Urumqi is 6 yuan, and after 3 kilometers, it is 1.3 yuan/kilometer.

Tips: Xinjiang is a vast country with a small population. It is best to equip a car (which can be rented locally) in advance when traveling in remote places.

catering, saute spicy chicken, barbecue, pilaf, roasted lamb chops, mixed noodles, yogurt, San Liang

Accommodation

Accommodation in Urumqi is convenient and well-equipped, ranging from affordable small hotels to high-end comfortable star-rated hotels, which can meet the needs of different consumers

Others

In Xinjiang, people usually use the metric system when shopping in the market, for example, when weighing items.

Xinjiang is a multi-ethnic minority area with a strong religious color. People who believe in Islam don't eat pork, which is their biggest taboo in life, and must not be offended.

When traveling in Xinjiang, you must consult professionals who work in Xinjiang travel agencies, and never go there or rent a car by yourself, because there are too many unpredictable factors in Xinjiang tourism.

There is a 2-hour time difference between Urumqi time and Beijing time. When we get there, we must pay attention to this problem. People usually go to work at 11 am, have lunch around 2 pm, and dinner usually doesn't start until eight or nine o'clock, when it is still dark.

scrap iron: there are all kinds of scrap iron in Bayi Steel, such as Jimuer.