Bayanbulak Grassland – Mesmerizing greenery!
Bayanbulak
Grassland is situated nearly two hundred and seventy kilometers from north
western part of Korla. This grassland covers a total area of twenty three
thousand square kilometers. It is regarded as second biggest grassland across
China. The term Bayanbulak implies ‘abundant spring’ in Mongolian language.
This area is inhabited mainly by the Mongol people. In summer season, one can
view flocks as well as herds grazing in the areas. Bayanbulak Grassland is
fully covered with rich greenery along with different wild flowers. In summer
season, this region is fully filed with various traditional activities like
wrestling, dancing performances, horse racing and singing. People of Bayanbulak
Grassland then use this occasion to meet friends and relatives.
Natural
splendor:
This
vast highland displays the natural splendor. The term Bayanbulak implies rich
fountains. There is good water supply at Bayanbulak which supports the vast
grasslands, different kinds of multi colored flowers, and millions of sheep and
cattle. Bayanbulak has the only natural reserve to protect swans in China. It
is largest swan reserve across globe.
Swan
Lake
One
major attraction of Bayanbulak Grassland is Swan Lake. It is very popular
across the globe as it has several ponds in it. One can view all kinds of swans
in this lake swimming around. Swan Lake is the first spot in China where
protection is offered to swans. Here, there are one hundred and twenty eight
swan species now. In Swan Lake, swans from various species play, breed and
live. This offers the best opportunity to view huge flocks of elegant swans
together. Various ponds are connected here to provide an efficient habitat
area. These ponds are fed by streams and springs. The reedy marshes, sparkling
water and nearby grasslands offers best place for swans to live. It provides a
visual delight to all visitors too.
In
month of April every year, several thousands of various bird species come at
Bayanbulak Grassland to spend their summer season. This place attracts lot of
rare species of birds as there is a natural environment which is well
protected. The best season to watch swans at Bayanbulak Grassland is in month
of May and June. This lake turned to be swan protection zone since early
eighties. It is authorized as national nature reserve since 1986. The fee to
enter Swan Lake is eighty RMB.
Travel
Tips
Korla
can be reach by plane, train or bus. Get a bus or taxi from Korla to reach
Bayanbulak Grassland. The best time to visit is the month of September. The admission
fee is thirty Yuan for Bayanbulak Grassland and two hundred and twenty Yuan to
view Swan Lake. There are several rest houses and hotels at Bayanbulak. Do not
miss to have local food like grilled mutton, roated whole sheep and special
milk tea there. A guide from locality will aid you in navigating through tricky
marshes. This area is associated with several stories which can add more to
fun. Have a breathtaking experience at Swan Lake. Never else you can see cloud
of swans in sky!
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