Sailimu Lake Travel Guide

Darlings 👋, today I will bring you a travel guide to Sailimu Lake! 🚗Transportation You can choose to drive by yourself, starting from Urumqi and taking the Lianhuo Expressway G30. The whole journey takes about 6 hours, and the scenery along the way is superb. If you don’t want to drive yourself, you can charter a car or take the scenic shuttle bus to the east gate of Sailimu Lake in Bole City. 🎫Tickets Scenic spot tickets are 70 yuan per person (tickets are discounted in winter, specific subject to the scenic spot). ⛺Accommodation There are RV campsites and special yurts in the scenic area, and there are also hotels, B&Bs, etc. in the surrounding area. The campground RV near the east gate is very cost-effective, with a four-person RV costing about 780 yuan. If you want to experience the local customs, you can choose to stay in a yurt; if you are looking for comfort, a hotel is a good choice. 🌟Must visit attractions Lover Island: There is a romantic love legend. The main island is 32 meters above the lake, making it very photogenic. Snow-capped mountains and lake shadows: There are reeds growing on the lakeside, facing the snow-capped mountains across the lake, which is very poetic and picturesque. Internet celebrity S Bay: The road near Pine Tree Head winds into a sexy S shape, paired with the lakeside scenery, making it a blockbuster photo. Koler Yongzhu: There are many mountain springs gushing out and swans playing here. The picture is extremely beautiful. Dianjiang Platform: Located on the high ground on the north bank, it is an excellent location overlooking the panoramic view of Sailimu Lake. It is said that Genghis Khan once built a platform here to Dianjiang. 📸Tips for taking pictures It is recommended to wear solid color clothing, such as red, white, and black, which will look very stunning against the white snow. Pair it with a hat 🧢sunglasses 🕶️ shawl, scarf and other decorations to keep you warm and add beauty. A wide-angle lens is suitable for shooting blue ice and pink skies. Remember to bring a tripod and cold-resistant photography equipment. 🍜Food recommendations Be sure to taste the local Xinjiang specialty delicacies such as roasted whole lamb, hand-caught meat, roasted mutton, and ramen. The larger sites have canteens and restaurants where you can dine, and you can also ask herders to make pilaf, which is affordable and delicious. 🛡Notes ✅Keep warm: The temperature is extremely low in winter, so bring down jackets, thick sweaters, warm gloves, snow boots, scarves and hats. ✅Sunscreen: Sailimu Lake has a high altitude and strong ultraviolet rays, so you need to bring high-power sunscreen and moisturizing skin care products. ✅Safety: It’s cold and the roads are slippery, so please pay attention to safety when driving or playing. The speed limit in the scenic area is 70km/h, and the speed must be reduced in snowy and foggy days.