Bosten Lake Dahekou (Xihai Fishing Village)
博斯腾湖大河口（西海渔村）
The main visitor area on the west shore of 5A-rated Bosten Lake, with reed wetlands, boat rides, and a lakeside fishing village. The starting point for driving around the lake.
Bosten Lake is China's largest inland freshwater lake, with a surface area of about 1,000 square kilometers. The Dahekou (Xihai Fishing Village) scenic area sits on the west shore, about 12 km from Bohu County town and about 60 km from Korla. It is one of the main entrances to the 5A-rated Bosten Lake scenic area. Visitors can ride a speedboat or tour boat through the reed maze to the open lake, then eat grilled fish and lake seafood in the fishing village. In summer, events such as the Lake Opening Festival are held. Admission is about 42 to 50 yuan, boat rides cost extra, and the area is open from about 09:00 to 21:00 in summer. Mosquitoes are common around the lake, so bring insect repellent.
Opening hours
Summer, about 09:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Lotus Lake & Ahongkou (Bosten Lake)
- Bailuzhou (Bosten Lake South Shore)
- Shikchin (Qigexing) Buddhist Temple Ruins
- Bosten Lake Golden Beach (Hoxud)
- Iron Gate Pass
- Bayingolin Museum
- Swan River
- Peacock River Scenic Belt