Notable lake · Kizilsu, Xinjiang

Shorkol

硝尔库勒湖 شوركۆل / شوركۅل

Shorkol is a lake in Kizilsu, Xinjiang.

Shorkol: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Coordinates: 40.09516, 77.34672. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Is Shorkol full? Are the gates open?

No visitor has reported the water level status for Shorkol yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

What is the best time to visit Shorkol?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

What are the places to visit near Shorkol?

Nearby: Xiao’er Kule (lake, 2 km), Xike’er Shuiku (lake, 42 km), Geology Fossil Museum (museum, 57 km), 总场人民广场 (park, 64 km).

Is Shorkol worth visiting?

Shorkol is listed as a notable lake in Xinjiang on Spotwander.