What are the travel safety tips for Baisha Mountain and Baisha Lake Scenic Area?

Based on your request, here is a travel guide for Baisha Mountain and Baisha Lake Scenic Area: 1. Overview Baisha Lake Scenic Area is located in Bulunkou Township, Akto County, Xinjiang. It features a variety of landscapes, including deserts, rivers, forests, grasslands, wetlands, and gobi deserts. It includes several attractions, such as Baisha Lake, Mingsha Mountain, and Red Leaf Forest. 2. Opening hours The scenic area is open all year round from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. 3. Ticket information Some users have mentioned that Baisha Lake Scenic Area requires a ticket, which costs CNY 40 per person. However, the specific price may change, so it is recommended to check the latest information in advance. 4. Transportation • Self-driving or chartered car: It takes about 2–3 hours to drive from Kashgar. • Border pass: A border pass is required to visit Baisha Lake Scenic Area. People from Xinjiang can apply for it at their place of residence, while people from outside Xinjiang can apply for it at the police station opposite the Habahe County Border Defense Brigade. 5. Tour route • Spring and summer: You can visit the attractions in order or in reverse order, including the military post, the flood control and land defense memorial hall, Mingsha Mountain, Baisha Lake, and the first company on the northwest border. • Autumn and winter: In addition to the spring and summer routes, you can also visit the desert flame red leaf forest and other autumn-only attractions. 6. Accommodation and dining • Accommodation: There are no hotels nearby, so it is recommended to rent an RV or stay with local villagers. • Dining: The scenic area and service area are in the same place, but there are only small shops and no restaurants. There is a tourist restaurant next to the gas station, but it is not easy to find as it is not next to the scenic area. 7. Climate and health • Climate: The climate in southern Xinjiang is dry and windy, with strong ultraviolet rays and large temperature differences between day and night. Please take sun protection and keep warm. • Altitude sickness: Baisha Lake is 3,300 meters above sea level, with rich vegetation and high oxygen content, so altitude sickness is not serious. However, it is recommended to walk slowly and avoid running or jumping. 8. Precautions • Weather: Check the weather before visiting, as the scenery is better on sunny days. • Safety: Be careful of slipping when walking on Baisha Mountain, and be careful when playing by the lake. Do not get too close to the shore. I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to Baisha Mountain and Baisha Lake. Have a nice trip!