Ganjiahu Saxaul Forest

China, Xinjiang

Ganjiahu Saxaul Forest

LocationChina, Xinjiang

RegionXinjiang

TypeNational Nature Reserve

Coordinates44.6000°, 83.5000°

Established1983

Area546.67

Nearest CityJinghe (30 km)

Major CityBole (80 km)

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About Ganjiahu Saxaul Forest

Asia's largest and most intact white saxaul forest nature reserve, Ganjiahu serves as a natural barrier against sandstorms in the Junggar Basin. Located in Jinghe County of Bortala Prefecture, the reserve protects unique desert forest ecosystems adapted to extreme aridity.