Yulduz

Yulduz is a high grassland basin enclosed by the central Tian Shan. The Kaidu River winds through its broad meadows and marshes before descending toward Karashahr and Bosten Lake. Its rich summer pastures supported Oirat Mongol herders. In 1771, after a long and costly journey east from the Volga, Torghut Mongols led by Ubashi came under Qing authority; a southern group was settled on the Yulduz pastures.