White Sand Lake: A Marvel on the Pamir Plateau
by Yongzhe
Oct 19, 2025
A must-visit fairyland spot in southern Xinjiang! Baisha Lake is truly a paradise on earth🌊
🚗 【Transportation Guide】
📍 Address: Bulunkou Township, Akto County, Kizilsu Prefecture, Xinjiang
💰 Prices are a bit high but worth it:
- Villagers' motorcycle round trip 200 RMB/person (only to the mountain top)
- Desert experience requires an additional 50 RMB/person (total 250 RMB)
⚠️ PS: It’s recommended to choose the 250 RMB option directly since you’re already here!
🌵 【Ultimate Experience Time】
The moment the motorcycle rushes up the sand ridge—WOW! Speechless from the shock😱
On the left are the snow-capped peaks of the Pamir Plateau❄️
On the right is the endless golden sea of sand🏜️
In the middle is the embedded sapphire lake💎
A Uyghur uncle said, "This is the mirror left by Silk Road merchants"✨
Instantly feeling like traveling back in time with the ancient caravan, who understands!
📸 【Photo Tips】
1️⃣ Magical spot: top of the sand dune (20 mins hiking)
You can capture the magical layers of desert + snowy mountains + lake!
2️⃣ Golden hour: recommended from 4 to 7 PM
The sunset dyes the dunes rose gold🌅 breathtakingly beautiful!
3️⃣ OOTD: definitely wear a red dress!💃
Absolutely stunning in the golden sea of sand!
💡 【Real Experience Tips】
▪️ The motorcycle ride is very bumpy! Bring a face scarf + sunglasses🕶️
▪️ Some desert areas have no signal📵
▪️ Travel light! Climbing sand dunes is exhausting😮💨
▪️ Don’t wear sandals! The sand is scorching hot♨️
🏜️ 【Cultural Easter Egg】
This is the "white checkpoint" where Xuanzang rested during his westward journey!
When the sun sets🌇
You’ll understand why it’s called the "God-forgotten chessboard"—
A millennium-long game between desert and oasis♟️
👜 【Must-Bring List】
✅ High SPF sunscreen + face scarf + sunglasses
✅ More than 2L of drinking water
❌ No sandals! No solo trips!
✨ Bonus Easter Egg:
On the way back, encounter a wild camel herd🐫
The moment the engine stops
You hear the clearest heartbeat of the desert💓
Maybe this is the meaning of travel—
In the most beautiful scenery
Meet the truest self💛
Post by Emily Ellsworth | Oct 24, 2025















