Dzungarian Gate, Rail mountain pass in Bole, China
The Dzungarian Gate stands at 470 meters elevation, creating a natural corridor through the mountains between China and Kazakhstan.
The pass functioned as a vital trade route during ancient times, enabling merchants and travelers to move between Central Asia and the eastern regions.
The passage holds connections to nomadic groups who traversed this natural gateway, influencing the development of customs across the steppe regions.
Modern railway infrastructure through the Dzungarian Gate connects the Chinese rail network with Kazakhstan, facilitating international trade and transportation.
Strong winds constantly flow through this geographical formation, making it the only direct route through a 3,000-mile mountain chain from Manchuria to Afghanistan.
Location: Bole
Elevation above the sea: 470 m
Part of: China–Kazakhstan border
GPS coordinates: 45.35000,82.41667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46
Charyn Canyon
345 km
Altyn-Emel National Park
323.3 km
Alakol State Nature Reserve
105 km
Natural Monument «Singing barchans»
346.8 km
Taldy-Kurgan oblast
319.9 km
Kozy-Korpesh and Bayan-Sulu mausoleum
300.3 km
Charyn National Park
347.1 km
Burhan-bulak falls
254.6 km
Zhongar-Alatau National Park
128.8 km
Zharkent mosque
232.3 km
Xinjiang Tianshan
261.8 km
Guozigou Bridge
140.4 km
Gedenktafel an die Bezwingung des Khanats der Dsungaren
308 km
Tarbagatai National Park
219.8 km
Natural Monument "Charyn ash forest"
312.4 km
Tughluq Timur Mausoleum
193.4 km
Alakol
105.6 km
St. Nicholas Church
180.9 km
Karamay Library
194 km
Taldyqorghan Qalasy
317.6 km
Oshaktas Monument
332.5 km
State Nature Sanctuary "Karatal Sands" (botanical)
344 km
Verkhnekoksu State Zoological Nature Sanctuary
240.6 km
Singing dune
346.9 km
Шоқан Уәлихановтың мемориялдық музейі
351.6 km
Lepsi State Zoological Nature Sanctuary
85 km
Xiata Scenic Area
332.5 km
Ku'erdening Nature Reserve
239.5 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes