A sight to behold! This is the pinnacle of winter

🏞️ Standing on the frozen lake, with snow-capped mountains in the distance against the azure sky, and the ice beneath your feet seemingly hiding countless blue crystals, do you feel like time has stopped? If you haven't been to Sayram Lake, don't miss it this winter! ❄️ Sayram Lake in winter is like a real-life Ice Age, with snow-covered lakes, swans gracefully swimming, and the blue ice spectacle, each frame is breathtakingly beautiful. 🌈 Recommended reasons: 🧊 Unique landscape: Winter-exclusive blue ice spectacle, ice bubbles, and ice push natural phenomena. 👥 Fewer people, beautiful scenery: Compared to peak season, there are fewer tourists in winter, allowing you to enjoy the tranquility. 🎢 Rich experience: Not only can you enjoy the beautiful scenery, but you can also participate in activities like ice sculpture and snow tube slides. 🚗 Transportation guide: 🚙 Self-drive: Rent a car from Yining Airport and drive for about 2 hours to reach the destination, with endless scenery along the way. It is recommended to choose local group services to ensure safety. 🚌 Public transportation: You can take a long-distance bus or train to Yining first, then transfer to a shuttle bus to Sayram Lake. 🗺️ Travel route planning: 🚶‍♂️ Enter from the east gate, tour around the lake clockwise, covering about 90 kilometers. The first stop is Songshutou, hike for 2-3 hours to overlook the panoramic view; then visit the popular S-bend to see the golden mountain at sunrise; watch swans at Keleyongzhu; experience the blend of golden autumn and blue sky snow mountains at Xihai Grassland; finally, experience the ice push spectacle at Shili Longdi. 📍 Check-in attractions: 🌲 Songshutou: Climbing the mountain is tiring but worth it, standing high and looking at the endless ice lake, all fatigue disappears at that moment. 🌅 Popular S-bend: The first ray of sunlight in the morning shines on the mountains, illuminating the winding road, making this scene unforgettable. 🦢 Keleyongzhu: Swans gracefully swim on the ice here, as if time has stopped, beautiful. 🌾 Xihai Grassland: After autumn, the grassland turns into a golden ocean, contrasting with the distant snow mountains, making people feel refreshed. 🌇 Dianjiangtai: At dusk, the sky is dyed orange-red, putting a perfect end to the entire journey. 🎟️ Tickets and opening hours: 💰 Winter ticket is CNY 70/person, self-drive ticket is CNY 145, including unlimited entry and exit within 48 hours. 🌅 The scenic area is open all day, but it is recommended to arrive at the best viewing point before sunrise. 🏡 Accommodation guide: 🏨 Saihu Impression Apartment Hotel: Warm and comfortable, rooms equipped with floor heating, suitable for winter stay. 🏘️ Surrounding homestays: Cost-effective, providing warm service like home. 🍖 Food recommendation: 🍢 Try local specialties such as lamb skewers and milk tea, satisfying your taste buds while resisting the cold. 🧤 Tips: ❄️ The temperature is extremely low in winter, please keep warm. ⛸️ Pay attention to the icy road conditions when driving, slow down. 🚫 Be extra careful with ice activities to avoid slipping and getting injured. 📸 Take photos at sunrise and sunset for the best effect.