《Lakes》Sailimu Lake: Alpine lake, best time to visit in summer
by TyTracy
Aug 31, 2024
Sayram Lake's Blue Ice Wonderland! A Magical Combo of Stargazing Camp + Blue Ice Coffee🎇
✨Breathtaking Blue Ice! Sayram Lake's Summer Spotlight!
The ultimate romance where glaciers meet the Milky Way - every shot is wallpaper-worthy🏔️
📍Location: Bole City, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang
🚗Transport Tips:
- Recommended to drive or charter a car
- About 6-hour drive from Urumqi
- Few gas stations along the way, remember to fill up
🔥Must-Do Activities:
1️⃣ Blue Ice Camp Overnight
Count stars in transparent tents⭐️ Milky Way is clearest at 3-5am!
2️⃣ Ice Surface Afternoon Tea
Sip hand-brewed coffee on thousand-year-old blue ice☕️ paired with Xinjiang naan
3️⃣ Lakeside Concert
Listen to morin khuur by bonfire🎻 locals will teach Kazakh dances
📸Instagrammable Spots:
① S-shaped ice cracks (awe-inspiring drone shots)
② Sunrise ice bubbles (lake surface like scattered diamonds)
③ Camp logo ice sculpture (Instagrammable frame)
⚠️Important Notes:
- Large day-night temperature difference, bring down jackets + warmers
- Wear anti-slip shoes for ice walking
- Sunscreen! Strong UV at high altitude
💡Hidden Perk:
Book via Ctrip to get a free Kazakh embroidered waist bag!
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