A Must-See in a Lifetime! Encounter the Stunning Sunrise at Juyan Lake Painted by Wang Wei
by Ward_55 Alexander
Oct 20, 2025
Ejina Banner, at the westernmost tip of Alxa League in Inner Mongolia, hides the poetic scene from Wang Wei’s verse "On a single horse I ask the border, the vassal state beyond Juyan"✨
Juyan Lake, known as "Heavenly Pool" in Mongolian, is a fairyland where every morning unfolds a mesmerizing sunrise feast🌅
📍Exact location: 50 km east of Dalai Kubu Town, Ejina Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
🕙Best viewing time: 5:30 AM - 7:00 AM (It’s recommended to check the sunrise time in advance and arrive early)
🎫Ticket info: About 60 RMB per person
Arriving at 5 AM, the air still carries a slight chill❄️
As the horizon brightens, the gradient-colored clouds begin to spread☁️
Flocks of seagulls soar over the lake, occasionally resting then taking flight again🕊️
Though the clouds were a bit thick this day, and the sun shyly showed only half its face, this hazy beauty made the scene even more touching💓
Golden sunlight sprinkled over the shimmering lake surface✨
The seagulls’ silhouettes traced graceful arcs in the morning light
The faint outline of the desert in the distance added a majestic and desolate grandeur🏜️
Standing by the lake feels like traveling through a thousand years of time
The verse "Among a thousand peaks, long smoke and setting sun close the lonely city" comes to mind📖
No wonder ancient poets left so many moving poems here!
✨Tips:
1. Late September to early October is the best viewing period, perfect to combine with a visit to the Populus euphratica forest🍁
2. Large temperature difference, remember to bring a thick jacket🧥
3. Drones are prohibited, but your phone can capture stunning shots📱
4. Bring some bread to feed the seagulls for interactive and photogenic moments🥖
Though the journey is long, this sunrise is a once-in-a-lifetime must-see!
Who can understand the emotion of standing before nature’s masterpiece😭
Finding such an oasis deep in the desert is truly a dream come true!
Post by Ward_55 Alexander | Oct 20, 2025












