Sayram Lake: I was "kidnapped" by a sea of blue in Xinjiang
by WarpSpeed_678
Apr 30, 2025
Preliminary preparation
Documents: Bring your ID card, student ID, etc. to enjoy discounts when buying tickets.
Clothing: The temperature of Sayram Lake changes frequently. Even in summer, you need to prepare warm clothes such as jackets and fleece jackets, as well as sunscreen, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Other items: Prepare common medicines such as cold medicine and gastrointestinal medicine, as well as chargers, cameras, etc.
Ticket information
Peak season (April 1st-October 31st) 100 yuan/person, off-season (November 1st-March 31st of the following year) 60 yuan/person. Children under 6 years old or under 1.2 meters, disabled people, etc. are free or half price with certificates.
Transportation Guide
External transportation: First go to Urumqi, then take a plane or train to Bole City, and then transfer to the scenic spot.
Internal transportation: Self-driving is recommended. You can enter and exit the East Gate, exit the North Gate and enter the next day with a ticket, and you can only exit the South Gate but not enter. If you don't want to drive yourself, you can take the scenic area shuttle bus. The first bus is at 10 o'clock in the off-season, and the last bus is at 18 o'clock. There is one bus every hour; in the peak season, there is one bus every 15 minutes before 12 o'clock and every 10 minutes after 12 o'clock.
Tour route
One-day tour: enter from the East Gate-Internet celebrity S Bay-Golden Flower Purple Flower-Keler Yongzhu-Dianjiangtai-Water Beach-Moon Bay-North Gate Exit.
Two-day tour: On the first day, enter from the East Gate-Songshutou-Jinghai Colorful-Keler Yongzhu-Swan Leshui-Dianjiangtai, and stay overnight in the scenic area; on the second day, depart from the accommodation-Water Beach-Moon Bay-Santai Grassland-Ten Li Long Dike-South Gate Exit.
Scenic spot recommendation
Internet celebrity S Bay: wide view, blue lake water, beautiful photos.
Songshutou: Climb up to the fork to overlook the panoramic view of Sai Lake.
Keleyongzhu: Springs are concentrated, there is an "ice bubble" landscape in winter, the water and grass are lush, and swans may be seen.
Moon Bay: It is shaped like a crescent moon, with entertainment projects such as sailing and karts.
Accommodation options
At the entrance of the scenic area: There are hotels and homestays, such as Sailimu Lake Ruhai Homestay, which are convenient for travel and have complete facilities.
Camping: Camp at a fixed camping spot in the scenic area, and you need to book a camping spot in advance.
Food recommendation
There is a high white salmon restaurant in the scenic area, and the fish meat is fresh and tender. You can bring your own bag and yogurt, and you can also taste the milk tea freshly brewed by herdsmen.
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