Having visited Sayram Lake, I can say my life has been well-lived

This season, a trip to Xinjiang wouldn't be complete without seeing Sayram Lake! Snow-capped mountains, lakes, swans, it's like a painting - Sayram Lake is located in the western section of the Tianshan Mountains At the southwestern end of the Junggar Basin - 🚗【Transportation】 Self-driving: 140km from Yining, about 2 hours Bus: Purchase a bus ticket from Yining City to Bole City, the fare is 60 yuan (the earliest bus departs at 10:50, and the journey takes about 2.5 hours) ✔️Self-driving recommended - 【Opening Hours】 10:00—19:00 【Lake Touring Options】 1. Take the scenic area's lake-circling bus, 75 yuan per person, with designated stops, not all attractions will be stopped at. The whole lake circuit takes 4 hours, with each attraction stop lasting about 20 minutes, so the sightseeing time is quite limited 2. If you drive into the scenic area, a vehicle fee and a personal fee of 75 yuan per person will be charged, and you can manage your own sightseeing time once inside. 💻【Inside the Scenic Area】 Starting from the East Gate, drive to the North Gate, and finally to the South Gate, you can see 37 attractions, big and small - ▪️The Sayram Lake East Gate Service Base is adjacent to Moon Bay ▪️Sail Creek Attraction: You can see sailboats, and this is also the starting point for visitors to set sail. ▪️The Pointing Platform Attraction: This is where Genghis Khan led an army of 200,000 westward to conquer the Khwarazmian Empire. From the Pointing Platform, you can overlook the entire Sayram Lake ▪️There are also the Colorful Bay Attraction, West Sea Grassland Attraction, Swan Joy Water Attraction, Kele Surge Pearl Attraction, and other beautiful sights. Circling the lake, these beautiful scenes are all in view, and you can plan two days for the visit ▪️In addition to the scenery along the way, you can also go to the Pointing Platform in the early morning to wait for the sunrise. The Sayram Lake is still asleep in the early morning, the water is calm, and all you can hear is the breeze, sitting quietly by the lakeside - 🏠【Accommodation】 During this season, you can also camp at Sayram Lake The unified camping site is on the West Sea Grassland of Sayram Lake, other locations are not open for camping - 📷【Photography Tips】 1. Clothes: It is recommended to wear solid colors like red, white, black, etc. which are classy and photogenic. 2. Accessories: Bouquets, straw hats, sunglasses, and scarves are all great options - ❗【Important Notes】 1. Check the weather in advance, sunny days are better for sightseeing and photography 2. Take sun protection seriously, the UV rays are really strong! 3. The weather around the lake changes quickly, even at noon in summer, you might need a jacket 4. Circling the lake takes at least half a day, remember to bring enough food and water! 5. There is a two-hour time difference between Xinjiang and the inland, be mindful of this when planning your visit