A once-in-a-lifetime trip to Sayram Lake is definitely worth living for!

❤ In Xinjiang, there is a shade of blue called Sayram Lake Blue. Sayram Lake, also known as 'Pure Lake' in ancient times, is the highest and largest alpine cold water lake in Xinjiang. It is also the last place cherished by the warm and humid air currents of the Atlantic. According to legend, it was formed by the tears of a young couple who died for love. Like a dazzling sapphire suspended in the fault basin between the Western Tianshan Mountains, it adds a mysterious veil to the beautiful Sayram Lake. It is like a pure sapphire, nestled in the majestic Tianshan Mountains. It is said to be 'the last tear of the Atlantic'. 🌟 The main attractions of Sayram Lake include: Colorful Pure Lake, Ancient Santai Post, Lake Valley Mouth, Pine Head Mist Waterfall, Golden Flowers and Purple Plants, Ke Mountain Pine Viewing, Swans Enjoying Water, Wusun Ancient Tombs, Jiangtai Nostalgia, Grassland Poetry Forest, etc. Among them, Colorful Pure Lake, Ke Mountain Pine Viewing, and Pine Head Mist Waterfall are the most classic. ✅1. Colorful Pure Lake: Colorful Pure Lake is a typical representative of the water scenery among the ten scenic spots of the lake. The transparency of Sayram Lake is more than 10 meters, which is the crown of transparency among Chinese lakes and also one of the famous color-changing lakes in China. Due to the depth of the lake and the extremely high transparency, the lake water is emerald green and azure blue. The lake contains a variety of colors such as blue, purple, cyan, green, orange, yellow, red, gray, white, etc., and the lake and mountains are integrated into one, forming a huge and stunning ink painting. ✅2. Pine Head Mist Waterfall: Located at the southern end of Sayram Lake at an altitude of 2140 meters, Pine Head is a pass of the Kogurcin Mountain. 'Kogurcin' is a Kazakh word meaning 'emerald' or 'deep blue', with continuous ridges of dense and tall spruce trees. Connecting with the blue sky and white clouds in the distance, and the spruce forest reaching the lakeshore nearby, the scenery of mountains, forests, grasslands, and lakes is integrated, quiet and serene. ✅3. Ke Mountain Pine Viewing: Ke Mountain Pine Viewing is one of the most spectacular sights among the ten scenic spots of Sayram Lake. The Kogurcin Mountain is rich in forests and grass, with dense and tall spruce forests, extending along the mountain range to the distant horizon. When the wind blows, the waves of pine sound surge, forming a green ocean. 👍 Sayram Lake is beautiful all year round! Most people prefer to go in the summer, but each season has its own charm and different ways to enjoy it. Not to mention that the scenery changes throughout the four seasons in a single day, and even at the same moment, different parts of the lake will present different scenes. ✅ Spring: The Blue Ice Begins to Melt Every year from March to April, the lake surface that has been frozen for a winter begins to thaw, and a large number of ice blocks are pushed to the shore, making it a good time to enjoy the melting ice. During this season, there are fewer people at Sayram Lake, the climate is cool and comfortable, and you can also visit the apricot blossom valley in Yili. ✅ Summer: Wildflowers Bloom Once June arrives, the grasslands by Sayram Lake are covered with colorful wildflowers in full bloom, at their most beautiful. This is the best time to stroll among the flowers and tour around the lake. ✅ Autumn: Vast Golden By September, the green grass by the lake has turned yellow. When the sunset envelops the area, the golden yellow and the tranquil blue form a harmonious painting. Here you can see another kind of beauty of the autumn in Northern Xinjiang. ✅ Winter: Blue Ice + Ice Bubbles From early January to early March each year, people can walk on the ice surface to take photos, with a large number of blue ice and ice bubbles. The climate is dry with many sunny days. The ice surface on the north side is smoother, with more ice bubbles. 🚉 Sayram Lake is located next to National Highway 312. You can choose to drive yourself or hire a car to visit. Sitting in the car, you can see the lake surrounded by mountains. If you drive yourself or hire a car, you can stay longer and walk to the lakeside to visit. You can also take the bus from Urumqi to Yining City or the public transport tourist bus from Bole City to Sayram Lake. Buses are available on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. 💰 The adult ticket for Sayram Lake is 70 yuan/person, and the ticket + full-route shuttle is 145 yuan/person. Tickets are sold from 8 am to 11 pm every day, and you can also buy tickets in the evening to enter and camp by the lake for one night. 🧳 Students with student ID, seniors aged 60-69 with ID card or other valid documents can enjoy half-price ticket discounts. 🧳 Children under 1.2 meters in height and seniors over 70 years old can enter the scenic area for free with an ID card or other valid documents. 📝1. Please prepare warm clothing, as the temperature difference between morning and evening can be large due to altitude or weather conditions in the scenic area. Therefore, it is best to bring a coat or wool sweater. 📝2. Xinjiang has long daylight hours, a dry climate, and strong ultraviolet radiation. Please prepare sunscreen and skincare products while enjoying the bright sunshine. 📝3. Respect the living habits of local ethnic minorities. 📝4. When traveling to Xinjiang, a pair of comfortable shoes is very important. It is recommended to prepare comfortable, fitting shoes suitable for walking before departure. 📝5. Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference from the inland. Since Xinjiang uses Beijing time for daily routines, the actual working hours should be correspondingly postponed by 2 hours.