A Must-See in Your Lifetime: It's Truly Beautiful

💗Scenic Area Description Sayram Lake is located in Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, at an altitude of 2,071 meters. It is the highest and largest alpine cold-water lake in Xinjiang, known as "the last tear of the Atlantic." The lake water is clear and blue, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and grassland flower seas, making it an excellent destination for photography, hiking, and self-driving. 💗Best Time to Visit - May–September: The summer climate is cool (15–25℃), and wildflowers bloom around the lake (most abundant in June–July). - Winter (December–February): The lake surface is frozen, and you can experience the wonders of blue ice and ice bubbles, but pay attention to keeping warm. -💗-Transportation Guide Self-driving (recommended): - From Ürümqi: Direct access via the G30 Lianyungang–Khorgas Expressway, about 550 km, 6–7 hours' drive. - From Yining: About 140 km, 2.5 hours' drive. Public transportation: - Ürümqi → Bole City (bus/train), then take a shared car to the scenic area (1 hour). - Yining → Sayram Lake (direct bus, 1–2 buses daily). Chartered car/group tour: Suitable for non-self-driving tourists, the Yili loop line often includes this attraction. --- Tickets and Opening Hours - Tickets: Peak season (May–October) CNY 70/person, off-season CNY 35/person. - Self-driving around the lake: You need to purchase an additional ticket (about CNY 145/person). - Opening hours: 9:00–21:00 (may be extended during peak season). --- 💗Must-See Attractions Dianjiangtai (Troop Review Platform): Overlook the lake view. Legend has it that Genghis Khan once reviewed his troops here. Kele Yongzhu: Spring water gushing out by the lake, does not freeze in winter, and is often inhabited by swans. Xihai Grassland: Wildflowers are like carpets in summer, suitable for horseback riding. Songshutou (Pine Tree Head): Climb up to overlook the lake and mountains, hike the wooden boardwalk (about 1 hour). South Gate Flower Sea: Lavender, golden lotus, and other flowers are intertwined into a sea in June–July. 💗Recommended Itinerary - One-day essential tour: East Gate → Moon Bay → Santai Grassland → Dianjiangtai → Kele Yongzhu → Songshutou → South Gate.