Boats at Lake Kokonor



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Blog: Tourism on the Lake
Date: October 5th 2005

Just 150 kilometers from Xining, the south shore of Lake Kokonor is a popular destination for Chinese tourists. Most stay for just the afternoon. By the Busload The tourists come by the busload to take a boat trip on the lake and peruse the array of necklaces, ornate swords, animal hides and other wares offered by local vendors. A yak and camel sit on the beach in case someone want ... read more







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