Off to Altay, Xinjiang—it's as stunning as Beijing's Bibo Island!
by Layla Cox Hazel
Jul 24, 2025
  
OMG, fam! I found this magical little island near Beijing 🌿  
With lakeside views + tons of fun activities + Insta-worthy spots  
Perfect for weekend family trips, dates, or team outings! 🥳  
🚗 How to get there?  
📍 Location: Bibo Island, Golden Sea Lake  
✅ By car: About 1.5 hours from downtown, with free parking—super convenient! 🅿️  
🎫 Tickets: You can buy just the island ticket, or get it free when staying at the hotel—great deal! 💰  
🏨 Where to stay?  
▫️ No.1 Hotel: Castle-style with jaw-dropping looks! 🏰 Spacious rooms with great views, a stunning backyard garden, and super close to the lakeside lawn and boat dock. Splurge if you can!  
▫️ Yacht Hotel: Best value for money! 🚢 Next to the infinity pool, shooting range, and iron pot stew restaurant. Lake-view rooms open right to the yacht dock—super convenient!  
💦 Must-visit infinity pool!  
Pro tip: Free shuttle buses run between locations 🚌  
✔️ Next to Yacht Hotel, with changing rooms on the first floor—unlimited access!  
✔️ Remember to bring your swim cap, floaties, slippers, and towel! 👙  
Tired? Just grab a bite and relax nearby—pure laziness bliss 😌  
🎡 What to do? Fun all day, no repeats!  
▪️ Outdoor activities: Rainbow slide 🌈, playground 🎠, animal corridor (with deer! 🦌), archery 🏹, water golf ⛳️, yachting 🚤, horseback riding 🐎, kayaking, bumper boats…  
🚣♀️ Water activities are a must-try! 😍  
• Paddleboarding: Glide on the lake surrounded by green hills—like floating in a painting.  
• Bumper boats: Fast and thrilling, perfect for stress relief.  
• Electric duck boats: Cute and easy to operate, great for family sightseeing.  
• Yachting: Cruise for panoramic views; kayaking: Fun for teamwork—both worth it!  
▪️ Indoor facilities: Kids' playroom 🧸, ping pong 🏓, billiards 🎱, gym 💪—rainy day? No problem!  
▪️ Hidden gems: Stargazing with telescopes 🔭, fishing 🎣, horseback riding—unique and fun!  
▪️ Photo hotspots: Weilan Valley S-curve! A viral spot 📸—don’t miss it! Plus Hobbit houses 🏡 and hilltop lawns—every shot is a masterpiece!  
🍽 Where to eat?  
▫️ Bibo Restaurant (in No.1 Hotel): Buffet or à la carte—plenty of options 😋  
▫️ Island Bar (in Yacht Hotel): Budget-friendly buffet, perfect after a day of fun  
▫️ Iron Pot Stew Lakeside Restaurant: Next to Yacht Hotel, dine with lake views 🌊—vibes on point!  
▫️ Hilltop Café: Must-try coconut latte! ☕️ Sip coffee on the lawn with a view—pure therapy~  
▫️ Prefer DIY? Bring camping food or grab snacks at the leisure snack bar 🍢  
💡 Tips:  
1. For a relaxed trip, choose the basic package: Lake cruise + animal corridor + playground + Hobbit houses + rainbow slide  
2. For maximum fun, upgrade: Basic package + archery + water golf + kayaking/paddleboarding  
3. Camping gear can be brought or rented—stargazing at night is magical ✨
Post by Layla Cox Hazel | Jul 24, 2025















