Benin said, “If you don't go to the Sayram Lake, it's like living in vain!”
At first I didn't believe it, until I stood by the lake, the snow-capped mountains, and the breathtakingly beautiful blue color of the Sayram Lake.
I realized what it means to live a life worth living!
Recently, the Sayram Lake, which is called “the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean”, has completely caught fire!
A handful of shots are wallpaper-level blockbusters, and even the stars are sneaking in to play cards!
Now is the perfect time to visit the Sayram Lake! The small peak of the Spring Festival has already passed, and there are fewer people, but the scenery is even more beautiful. The temperature at Sayram Lake is currently around -10℃ to -20℃, which is cold, but this kind of cold is the “proper” form of winter.
Don't think about going to see the ice push, it's not very visible anymore when you go to Sayram Lake, but you can go to South Xinjiang or Altay. The ice push in the Sayram Lake doesn't start to appear slowly until the ice melting period in March.
However, there are super fun places to visit in Sayram Lake now! For example, the Sunshine Gold Mountain, the giant icicles, and the never-frozen Keler Chungzhu, which are simply too beautiful to be true! You can also play on the surface of the lake and see ice flowers and ice bubbles up close, that crystal clear feeling, as if you were in the Ice Kingdom.
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📍 Netroots S-Bend
You can watch the sunrise from here, and when the weather is good, the view of the sun shining over the gold mountain is a blockbuster when you take a picture with your hand. This is a S highway, standing on the side of the highway, a random shot is a beautiful blockbuster, minutes out of the circle!
📍 Ice Bubble Viewing Spot
5 minutes drive from Keluyongzhu, there is a sign that says “Ice Bubble Viewing Area”. After the lake freezes over, the ice bubbles on the ice surface look like nature's artwork. However, there are staff on site, so be safe and don't stray too far from the shore.
📍 Lighthouse
It's a 5 minute drive from the S turn. The lighthouse is great for dark sky shots, and with the lighthouse in the background, it gives you a feeling of “returning to the sun”, which is superb!
📍 Generals' Terrace
The ice wall here is icy blue, the visual effect is superb! It's good for panoramic or portrait photos. However, since the icicles are manually poured, the ground is a bit cold and slippery, so be careful.
Pit avoidance guide
1️Windy and high altitude: The Sayram Lake is at a high altitude, and the wind is particularly strong, sometimes reaching 8 - 9 levels. Before you go, you must do a good job of windproof measures, hats, scarves, thick coats do not fall.
2️ Sunrise and sunset best point: sunrise and sunset can be seen all around the lake, but the location of the point of view is more outstanding, viewing the stars can also be here, it is recommended that the point of view is included in the list of must-visit.
3️Drone Reporting: aerial photography with drones is allowed at Sayram Lake, but make sure to report in advance at the East Gate security checkpoint, or you may be regulated.
4️ hot car is very important: generally 9:00 a.m. to start releasing vehicles to enter, be sure to warm up the car in advance, to prevent the glass from icing too late to melt.
5️ Keep warm and prevent cold: there is a big temperature difference between day and night, the temperature is around - 12℃ during the day when there is sun, and it will drop to - 20℃ at night. Those who get up early to watch the sunrise and go to watch the sunset at night must pay attention to keep warm and prevent cold.
6️ Safe on Ice: In February, the ice is over 1 meter thick, so you can safely go on the ice, but be sure to avoid the ice crevasse area. If it is a group tour, it is recommended to be equipped with ice claws and lifeline.
7️ sunrise time: sunrise time is 10:30 in the morning, when the sky is clear you can see the pink sunshine gold mountain, super romantic! You can watch it from the nearest entrance, don't miss it.
“If there is a wonderland on earth, it must be what Sayram Lake looks like.”
The winter of Sayram Lake is a world of ice and snow, and a kingdom of fairy tales. After missing the crowds of Spring Festival, go now to really enjoy the peace and beauty. Go and feel it soon!