[2024 Barkol Attraction] Travel Guide for Barkol Lake (Updated Sep)
Lakes
Address:
Haiziyan Township, 18 kilometers west of Balikun Kazakh Autonomous County, Hami City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Opening times:
Opens at 08:30-18:00(Admission ends at 17:00)Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
2 hours
The blue here is unique to Xinjiang—Lake Barkol, an encounter that comes unexpectedly
Hidden in the vast embrace of Xinjiang lies a little-known gem—Lake Barkol💧. Imagine, this is not just any ordinary lake; it's more like a secret café meticulously arranged by nature, inviting you for a rendezvous between your soul and the beautiful scenery. Here, there's no need to queue, no noise, just you, the water, and boundless tranquility. Reeds sway gently on the side, whispering pastoral greetings🌾, while the fiery red sunset, like a warm painter, gently sketches a tender smile on your cheeks🌞.
🕒Secret Business Hours: 8:30 to 18:00, free admission🎉
🚗Self-driving Guide: Drive towards Lake Barkol, where the scenery along the way is the best navigation🧭
🌟Unique Highlights: A swath of sky so intoxicatingly blue, a canvas of gold stretching to the horizon, and the mysteriously named mirabilite mines and salt fields, make up the most unique landscape here. A gentle breeze, like nature's tenderest embrace, tells you that the blue here is unique to Xinjiang, a treasure only found in this world💎.
📸You in the Lens: Dress in the outfit that resonates most with nature, deep blue, passionate orange, pure white, let the colors dance in front of the camera, merging with the vastness of Lake Barkol.
👉Attention, friends from the south! Xinjiang's dryness might make every cell in your body cry out for moisture💦. Remember to bring enough water, moisturizing products, and even eye drops, to keep yourself hydrated throughout the journey. For those driving, brew a pot of hot tea in a thermos🍵, as Xinjiang's weather is as changeable as a child's face; a hot drink warms your heart and your journey.
🚧Parking Tip: With beautiful scenery ahead, safety comes first! Find a suitable place to park, don't let a beautiful moment turn into a dangerous memory.
🍖Food Guide: Xinjiang's beef and mutton feast is the pride of the livestock industry🐮. Lamb skewers are a must, but don't forget, yogurt and seasonal fruits are your best companions, making your taste buds' journey even smoother🍊🍉.
Waste sorting is everyone's responsibility. Please take your beautiful memories with you and leave the trash in the bins, so that our footprints remain only in our hearts, not on the ground🌍.
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Xinjiang Hami Off-the-beaten-path Free Attractions | Barkol Lake
Barkol Lake is a lesser-known attraction located in Hami, Xinjiang🏞. Few people🙍🏻♀, exquisite. If I were to describe it in words, I think Barkol Lake💧 is like a natural coffee shop☕. Sitting in it, sipping a cup of coffee☕, looking at the lake not far away, the waves are sparkling; the reeds🌾 by the side are swaying, quiet and friendly; the fiery sunset🌞 afterglow, reflected on the face, enjoying the warmth.
🕙Opening hours: 8:30-18:00
🎫Ticket price: Free
🚗Transportation strategy: Barkol Lake Scenic Area🏞
💫Highlights: Here is the endless blue💙, here is the vast golden💛, here are many unspeakable vegetation🌿, and there are also beaches composed of mirabilite mines and salt fields. In the gentle breeze, feel the pure natural blue, this is the blue that can't be found in the many beautiful scenery in Xinjiang, the blue of all beings!
📷Photography suggestions
Dress: Clothes👚 can be brighter, such as the blue🔵, orange🟠, white⚪ in nature, the big scene will blend well
Equipment: The camera📷 can choose medium and long focus, I use 5D3+50mm, assisted by mobile phone and drone. For those who are not afraid of weight, you can bring a longer focal length (85mm or above), shooting birds and people is also good👍.
⚠Suggestions
People from the south or other regions really feel very dry when they come to Xinjiang! From the mouth to the eyeballs are dry, it is recommended to bring enough drinking water and moisturizer on the road, and even some eye drops with moisturizing effects;
Whether you are a health-conscious person or not, it is also recommended to bring a thermos cup on the self-driving road, add some hot tea water before leaving the restaurant, the temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is large, it is very comfortable to drink when you are thirsty or cold;
When you encounter beautiful scenery and stop the car, pay attention to observe the road conditions and choose a safe place;
There is a lot of beef and mutton🐮🐑 in Xinjiang, it is recommended that everyone eat more yogurt, fruit🥭🍎🍉, to help digestion;
Protect the environment, take away the garbage, please everyone can love the earth together d🌍.
There are often animals appearing on the road, please be careful to avoid.