Alashankou — Travel Guide
Alashankou border city in Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China. It is a port of entry by both railroad and highway from Kazakhstan as part of the Eurasian Land Bridge. The city is named after the Dzungarian Gate (Alashankou in Chinese), a pass connecting the two countries through the Dzungarian Alatau mountains. West of the pass, the port of entry on the Kazakhstan side is Dostyk. Alashankou is 73 kilometers from Bole, 460 kilometers from Urumqi, and 580 kilometers from Almaty.
The best time to visit October to March.
Alashankou is well connected by road, rail, and air from major cities.
Alashankou offers a variety of local handicrafts, textiles, and souvenirs.
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