I chased the stunning sunrise at Juyan Lake in Ejina | The secret heavenly lake in the northwestern desert

Dream finally come true! In Ejina Banner, Northwest China, I finally witnessed the legendary Juyan Lake sunrise, as beautiful as a "heavenly lake"✨

📍Detailed address:
About 50 kilometers northwest of Dalaihubu Town, Ejina Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

⏰Best viewing time:
October to November (poplar forest golden season)
Arrive at the viewing platform 30 minutes before sunrise

🌟Must-try activities:
👉Boat tour on the lake (free admission with a tour guide certificate)
👉Bird watching and interacting with seagulls
👉Photo check-in at sunrise

Here, flocks of seagulls soar freely like the meaning of "Juyan" in Mongolian (flowing lake)🕊️ Although the clouds were thick that day and the full sun was not visible🌥️, the hazy dawn was equally breathtaking!

It perfectly echoes Wang Wei’s line, "The desert’s lone smoke rises straight, the long river’s setting sun is round," showcasing the magnificence of the northwest at this moment⛅️

💡Travel tips:
1⃣️ Check the sunrise time in advance
2⃣️ Large temperature difference between morning and evening at the end of October, remember to bring a thick jacket
3⃣️ You can book the scenic area’s electric cart in advance
4⃣️ It is recommended to bring a telephoto lens for photographing seagulls

Although waking up early is tough, when the seagulls fly out from the reeds at dawn on time, this beautiful moment gifted by nature makes it all so worthwhile!💫