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Sayram Lake: I was "kidnapped" by a sea of blue in Xinjiang

Sisters! I declare that Sayram Lake is my lake of life! The first time I saw a photo of Sayram Lake, I thought: This filter is way too fake. Until I saw it with my own eyes— "I'm sorry, I was too loud!" (kneeling) 🌊 [About that unreal blue] I arrived at the lake at 10am. The sun was shining on the lake. The entire lake was like spilled blue ink. No! It was as if God had poured all the blue in the palette into it! Light blue, cobalt blue, Tiffany blue... The hue changes every second. I was taking pictures like crazy with my phone. But I found that— I couldn't capture even a tenth of its beauty!! (Stomping my feet in anger.jpg) 🚗 [Self-driving around the lake guide] 1️⃣ Enter through the east gate and exit through the south gate for the smoothest route. 2️⃣ Must-stop spots: - Moon Bay (photo spot in the first picture!) - Waterside Beach (beware of swans!) - West Sea Grassland (the sea of flowers in June is amazing) - Songshutou (overlook the panoramic view from a height) 3️⃣ Speed limit is 60 km/h. Don't be like me and scream while driving. 🦢 [Encountering the Swan CEO] I met two swans at Waterside Beach. They were as elegant as domineering CEOs. I took out a small piece of bread to curry favor with them. But they swam away with noble indifference. (One more to the list of being disliked in my life +1) 📸 [Photo tips] ✔️ Light-colored dress! Light-colored dress! Light-colored dress! (Important things must be said three times) ✔️ The lake is bluest when photographed in the morning with the light. ✔️ The Songshutou boardwalk is perfect for taking pictures from above. ✔️ Pretend to run and take a candid photo (the wind will blow the skirt beautifully). 🍜 [Foodie alert] There is not much food in the scenic area and it is expensive. This stingy girl brought her own nang bread + yogurt. (But a hot mutton kebab is a real temptation) 💡 [Tips from my painful experience] 1. Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! (My nose peeled from the sun, sob sob) 2. Bring a coat! It's super windy by the lake! 3. You need to register your drone in advance. 4. The toilet... um... it is recommended to use the toilet outside the scenic area. Finally, a word from the bottom of my heart: The beauty of Sayram Lake Cannot be contained by 1% of photos Cannot be described by 10% of words For the remaining 90%, Please come and experience this shock for yourself!
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Posted: Apr 30, 2025
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