My Moments feed exploded and everyone thought I had gone... The beauty is unreal

When I stood by Sayram Lake, I finally understood what it means to have a shade of blue called Sayram Lake Blue.
That's why Sabening said not going to Sayram Lake is like living in vain!
The azure lake, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, flower seas, and swans—everything in the lens looks so unreal, breathtakingly beautiful!

📍Location: Sayram Lake Scenic Area

Tickets 🎫: Self-driving ticket 143 RMB/person, self-driving is recommended for flexible stops and photos, much more convenient.
⏰Opening hours: 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM (entry and exit allowed outside these hours as well)

Accommodation 🏨: There are no hotels inside the scenic area; you can stay near the entrance for easy access to photo spots the next day 📷

🥪Food:
Xinjiang specialties: hand-pulled rice, kebabs, yogurt zongzi (rice dumplings)
It’s recommended to bring your own food and take a break by the lake.

📷Photo spots
🌈Route: Enter from the East Gate, circle the lake counterclockwise, exit from the South Gate
1️⃣ Dianjiangtai for sunrise
2️⃣ Poppy flower sea near Borhan Mountain (by the public restroom)
3️⃣ Swan Lake at Kele Yongzhu
4️⃣ Popular lighthouse
5️⃣ Small yellow flower hillside near the South Gate
6️⃣ Popular S-shaped curve and adjacent wooden boardwalk
7️⃣ Pine Tree Head overlooking the entire Sayram Lake
8️⃣ Exit leads to Guozigou Bridge

🚩Sayram Lake loop route
Enter East Gate ➩ Moon Bay ➩ Santai Grassland ➩ Waterside Beach ➩ Dianjiangtai Ruins ➩ Swan Water Fun ➩ West Sea Grassland ➩ Kele Yongzhu ➩ Golden Flower Purple Herb ➩ Pine Tree Head ➩ Exit South Gate (about 90KM) ➩ Guozigou Bridge

👍Recommended flower viewing spots:
🌼 Pine Tree Head
Enjoy white saffron flowers and distant beautiful views 🌱
💐 Waterside Beach
Main spot for viewing Junggar ion mustard flowers, better water experience ✌️
🌸 Golden Flower Purple Herb
One of the main wild tulip viewing spots, also an excellent place to watch the sunset glow 🌆
🏵 West Sea Grassland
A gathering place for various flowers, including white saffron and spring gentian.
🌺 Kele Yongzhu
Home to many flower species, including wild tulips and spring gentian.

📷Must-visit spots:
◾️ Sayram Lake
You have to see the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean; the lake and sky blend so closely it’s stunningly beautiful. Summer flower seas, white swans, blue skies—no lens can capture even a fraction of its beauty 🤩

◾️ Kalajun Grassland
Snow mountains, flower seas, grasslands, deep forests, streams—no one can resist Kalajun’s summer. The winding road to Tekes hides countless wonderful adventures 🌱

◾️ Qiaxi Forest Park
Qiaxi’s greenery has a special sacred and healing quality. Valleys, waterfalls, cattle, and sheep look like walking cartoons 🌆

◾️ Nalati Grassland
Nalati’s aerial grassland, cattle and sheep under snow mountains, shimmering streams—all so leisurely and pleasant 💯

◾️ Duku Highway
A must-visit in life, open only four months a year. Snow mountains, grasslands, canyons, steep and narrow roads, ever-changing scenery that makes you marvel at nature’s wonders 🏝️

✅Tips
▪️ Protect yourself from the sun; wear sun-protective clothing, hats, and masks when not taking photos
▪️ Large temperature difference between morning and evening; bring a light down jacket to add layers when cold
▪️ Tickets 🎫 are valid for 24 hours; it’s recommended to check the weather in advance, shoot sunset the night before, and capture daytime beauty the next day
▪️ Bring some instant food and snacks
Sunglasses and sun protection are essential; the winding mountain roads are many, so bring some motion sickness medicine 💊