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Xinjiang Travel|Journey into the Blue Tears of Sayram Lake, a Breathtaking Wonderland

✨The stunning beauty of "The Last Tear of the Atlantic" When snow-capped mountains, grasslands, flower seas, and a jelly-like lake surface come together, I finally understand the embodiment of "life is worthwhile." Every spot along the 90km loop around the lake is wallpaper-worthy, Even the wind carries a sweet, minty freshness. 📆Best Viewing Times (with seasonal highlights) ▫️May-June: The lakeside transforms into a purple ocean (Tianshan red flowers + wild tulips) ▫️July-August: See the "diamond-studded lake surface" during the day and encounter the Milky Way falling into the lake at night ▫️September-October: A picturesque world of golden autumn birch forests and snow mountain reflections ▫️Winter: A frozen fairytale of blue ice cracks and bubble ice 📸Must-Shoot Spots ❶ Swan Lake (swan flocks appear around 10 am) ❷ Site of the Dianjiangtai (climb to the top to capture the S-shaped shoreline) ❸ Pine Tree Head (hike the boardwalk to unlock a bird's-eye view) ❹ Keleryongzhu (diamond beach during the blue ice season) ❺ Lakeside Beach (bring bread to feed the swans for maximum interaction) ❻ South Gate S-bend Highway (use a drone to capture the road leading to the snow-capped mountains) 🚗Self-Driving Guide ▫️Enter through the East Gate and exit through the South Gate (counterclockwise loop around the lake to avoid crowds) ▫️Speed limit is 70km/h, you can park anytime ▫️Recommend renting a white/red SUV (perfect for photos) 🏡Accommodation Guide ➊ RV Campsite in the scenic area (wake up to lake views, capture star trails at night) ➋ Starry Tent on the West Sea Prairie (the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye at 3 am) ➌ Wenquan County Hotels (enjoy a healing snow mountain hot spring after circling the lake) 💡Tips ✅Bring a thick coat! Even in July, the lakeside temperature at night can drop to 10℃ ✅Wear a white/bright long dress (the lake surface acts as a giant reflector) ✅Prepare your ID card (frequent checkpoints) ✅Apply 3 layers of sunscreen! The UV rays are intense The beauty here is like a direct hit, Captivating everyone who passes by. Will you be the next one to fall in love? 💙
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Posted: Mar 2, 2025
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