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Emily EllsworthUnited States

Help! Baisha Lake is breathtakingly beautiful, a stunning collision of Xinjiang's exquisite sand lake and snowy mountains

A must-visit fairyland spot in southern Xinjiang! Baisha Lake is truly a paradise on earth🌊 🚗 【Transportation Guide】 📍 Address: Bulunkou Township, Akto County, Kizilsu Prefecture, Xinjiang 💰 Prices are a bit high but worth it: - Villagers' motorcycle round trip 200 RMB/person (only to the mountain top) - Desert experience requires an additional 50 RMB/person (total 250 RMB) ⚠️ PS: It’s recommended to choose the 250 RMB option directly since you’re already here! 🌵 【Ultimate Experience Time】 The moment the motorcycle rushes up the sand ridge—WOW! Speechless from the shock😱 On the left are the snow-capped peaks of the Pamir Plateau❄️ On the right is the endless golden sea of sand🏜️ In the middle is the embedded sapphire lake💎 A Uyghur uncle said, "This is the mirror left by Silk Road merchants"✨ Instantly feeling like traveling back in time with the ancient caravan, who understands! 📸 【Photo Tips】 1️⃣ Magical spot: top of the sand dune (20 mins hiking) You can capture the magical layers of desert + snowy mountains + lake! 2️⃣ Golden hour: recommended from 4 to 7 PM The sunset dyes the dunes rose gold🌅 breathtakingly beautiful! 3️⃣ OOTD: definitely wear a red dress!💃 Absolutely stunning in the golden sea of sand! 💡 【Real Experience Tips】 ▪️ The motorcycle ride is very bumpy! Bring a face scarf + sunglasses🕶️ ▪️ Some desert areas have no signal📵 ▪️ Travel light! Climbing sand dunes is exhausting😮‍💨 ▪️ Don’t wear sandals! The sand is scorching hot♨️ 🏜️ 【Cultural Easter Egg】 This is the "white checkpoint" where Xuanzang rested during his westward journey! When the sun sets🌇 You’ll understand why it’s called the "God-forgotten chessboard"— A millennium-long game between desert and oasis♟️ 👜 【Must-Bring List】 ✅ High SPF sunscreen + face scarf + sunglasses ✅ More than 2L of drinking water ❌ No sandals! No solo trips! ✨ Bonus Easter Egg: On the way back, encounter a wild camel herd🐫 The moment the engine stops You hear the clearest heartbeat of the desert💓 Maybe this is the meaning of travel— In the most beautiful scenery Meet the truest self💛
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