Borohoro

The Borohoro Mountains stretch westward from the northern Tian Shan, separating the Ili valley from the Dzungarian Basin. Their high ridges collect snow and rain that feed rivers on either side. Streams flowing north make for the closed basins of Ebi and Manas lakes, while those on the southern slopes join the Ili system. The range forms a long natural barrier between the pastures and valleys of these neighbouring regions.