Departing from Guangzhou! 3-day round trip, direct flight and self-driving to see Iceland's blue ice

Depart directly from Guangzhou, and with just a weekend plus one day off, you can witness this visual feast of "half lake like fat jade, half lake like blue." 🛬 Day 1 Air travel: Choose a direct flight from Guangzhou to Urumqi. Ground transportation: After arriving at Urumqi Airport, complete car rental procedures at the airport. It is recommended to book in advance on a car rental platform, preferably an SUV, and confirm whether snow tires have been installed. Supplies shopping: Purchase sufficient drinking water, snacks, and dry food at supermarkets in Urumqi. Dining options inside the Sayram Lake scenic area are limited and relatively expensive. 🏔️ Day 2 Self-driving route: Depart from Urumqi, approximately 550 kilometers in total, about 4.5 hours driving time, with generally good road conditions. Core tips ① The direction around the lake is the soul After entering Sayram Lake Scenic Area from the east gate, be sure to drive clockwise around the lake. Driving this way, the lane is closer to the lakeside, so the passenger seat companion can easily capture the beautiful scenery outside the window, and all parking spots are on the right side, making parking more convenient and safer. ② Lake circle check-in points (in clockwise order) Dianjiangtai: Located on the northern highland, it is the best spot to overlook the entire Sayram Lake. You can see the spectacular "ice-water line," where ice and water are distinctly separated; the ice looks like congealed white jade, and the water resembles sapphire blue. Kele Yongzhu: Here you can find the ice bubble wonder under the lake surface (methane bubbles frozen in the ice layer). West Sea Grassland: In summer, this is a sea of flowers, but in winter you can shoot pure road scenes here with snow-capped mountains, rivers, and lakes as the background. Songshutou: Requires a short mountain climb, but the reward is the most beautiful angle overlooking Sayram Lake, with winding shorelines and gradient-colored lake water in full view. ③ Capture the light and shadow moments Afternoon: The afternoon sunlight shines directly, making the ice surface the clearest, which is the golden time to shoot blue ice textures and ice bubbles. Evening: The northern section of the west road around the lake is an excellent spot to shoot the sunset. The sunset will dye the lake surface orange-pink, creating a strong contrast with the cold blue ice, maximizing the atmosphere. 😌 Day 3 Main itinerary: Enjoy the morning at Sayram Lake to make up for the previous afternoon’s regrets, then depart in time to return to Urumqi and fly back to Guangzhou. Core tips If staying inside the scenic area, be sure to watch the sunrise and morning fog. The lake surface often fogs in the early morning, dreamy and magical, but the weather changes quickly, and the fog usually dissipates soon. 💡 Pre-trip preparation and thoughtful tips Dressing guide Warmth essentials: Long down coat, fleece thermal underwear, warm hat, and gloves are must-haves. Photo gear: It is recommended to wear solid colors like white, light blue, beige, which match perfectly with the pure blue and white background. Equipment checklist Sun protection set: The ultraviolet rays reflected by the lake ice surface are very strong, so SPF50+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun hat are essential. Power bank: Phones and cameras lose power very quickly in low temperatures.