Khorgos Port
霍尔果斯口岸
A century-old land port on the China-Kazakhstan border. The National Border Gate scenic area and the China-Kazakhstan Khorgos International Border Cooperation Center offer cross-border shopping.
Khorgos is one of the oldest and largest land ports in western China, and a western terminus node of the Lianyungang-Khorgos Expressway and the China-Europe Railway Express. Visitors can explore the National Border Gate scenic area and take photos at the border markers and gate. The China-Kazakhstan Khorgos International Border Cooperation Center admits visitors with an ID card, where they can buy Kazakh chocolate, Russian-style food and handicrafts. The Border Gate scenic area charges a separate ticket, and entering the cooperation center requires registration in line with regulations. Khorgos is about 90 km from Yining, roughly 1.5 hours by car. Photographing military facilities in border areas is prohibited, so carry your ID documents with you.
Opening hours
Guomen Scenic Area approx. 10:00–19:00 (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Tughluq Timur Mausoleum
- Huiyuan Ancient City & Ili General's Mansion
- Jingyuan Temple & Qapqal Xibe Culture
- Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture Museum
- Lin Zexu Memorial Museum, Ili
- Liuxing Street, Yining
- Ili River Bridge & Riverside
- Baytulla Mosque