Scenic spot introduction:

Horgos was China's earliest port open to the west and was once an important stop on the New North Road of the Silk Road. Located in Huocheng County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China, it faces Kazakhstan across the Horgos River. Officially cleared in 1881, with a clearance history of 129 years, it is currently the national first-class highway port with the largest comprehensive transportation volume in the five northwest provinces of China. It is also the closest and most convenient port facing China to the west facing Central Asia, West Asia and even Europe. It has become China's It is an important fulcrum for the government to implement the strategy of "connecting the east and going out to the west, and coming from the west and going to the east".

Attractions distribution:

The main attractions of Xinjiang Horgos Port include the National Gate, Boundary Monument No. 324, Boundary Monument No. 18, Horgos Port International Trade Center, etc.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

photography, culture, border, border crossing
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

At the Horgos Port International Trade Center, you can buy imported goods, such as cigarettes, chocolates, perfumes, etc. The prices are not expensive and you can negotiate.

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region>Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture>Yining City

How to get there:

First, take a bus from Yining City to Huocheng County. Huocheng County has a minibus that goes to Horgos. When entering Horgos, the bus owner will help the passengers obtain the border defense passes required for entry and exit.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Horgos ticket prices:

30 yuan

Scenic area opening hours:

Open all day

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