Sailimu Lake Tourism Guide (2025

The following is the "Sailimu Lake 2025 Travel Guide" carefully prepared for you, covering practical information such as transportation, attractions, itineraries, and food: --- [Victory]1. Quick overview of scenic spots Sailimu Lake, known as "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean", is the highest alpine cold water lake in Xinjiang. The lake is clear and blue, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, and interwoven with grasslands and flowers. The scenery varies in each season: - Spring (April-May): The blue ice melts, the ice pushes away, and the wild lilies bloom by the lake, making it a great place to photograph the cold wonderland. - Summer (June-August): grasslands with flowers, lakes and mountains, a summer resort, where you can experience cycling and camping. - Autumn (September-October): The forests are dyed with colors, and the golden meadows and the reflections of the snow-capped mountains form an oil painting. - Winter (December-March): Blue ice secrets and ice bubble wonders, suitable for ice and snow photography enthusiasts. --- [Victory] 2. Transportation Guide 1. Airplane + self-driving: - From Lishui, you can fly to Urumqi, then transfer to Bole Airport, and drive or charter a car to Sayram Lake (about 1.5 hours). - Or fly directly to Yining Airport and drive to Sailimu Lake (about 2 hours). 2. Train + Transfer: - Lishui→Urumqi→Bole/Yining, then transfer to a bus or carpool. 3. Recommended self-driving routes: - Urumqi → G30 Lianhuo Expressway → Sailimu Lake (about 550 kilometers, 5-6 hours), you can enjoy the scenery of Tianshan Mountain along the way. --- [Victory] 3. Tickets and Fees - Tickets: 70 yuan/person (35 yuan/person in off-season, discounts may be available in April), students, seniors, etc. can enjoy half price. - Self-driving package: about 145 yuan/car (including ticket + shuttle bus, valid for 24 hours). - Other expenses: Horse riding is about 100 yuan/30 minutes, boat trip is 80-150 yuan/person. --- [Victory] 4. Itinerary suggestions (3 days and 2 nights in-depth tour) Day 1: Arrive at Sailimu Lake → Check in to Dongmen Hotel → Tour around the lake (Moon Bay, Keleyongzhu, Songshutou) → Sunset photography Day 2: Watch the sunrise by the lake in the morning → Hike on Xihai Grassland → Experience folk activities (horse riding, archery) → Enjoy the ice-pushing scenery in the evening Day 3: Visit the swan habitat → Check in at Guozigou Bridge → Return to Yining/Bole Must-visit points: - Moon Bay: shaped like a crescent moon, the reflections of the lake and snow-capped mountains are stunning. - Pine Head: Overlooking the panoramic view, you can take pictures of the forest and lake views while hiking. - Keleyongzhu: The unfrozen spring and the dancing swans are suitable for photographing ecological scenes. - S-curve Highway: a popular check-in spot with excellent aerial photography effects. --- [Victory] 5. Food and accommodation 1. Food recommendations: - Roasted whole lamb, pilaf, white salmon (local specialty cold-water fish), Kazakh milk tea. 2. Accommodation options: - In the scenic area: Lakeside Hotel (stargazing), Starry Sky Camping Site (summer experience). - Outside the scenic area: Bole City/Yining Hotel (cost-effective, 1-2 hours drive). --- [Victory] 6. Practical Tips 1. Climate and equipment: - The temperature difference between day and night is large, so you need to prepare a down jacket, windproof jacket, sunscreen, and sunglasses. - The temperature in April is still low, so it is recommended to bring warm clothes. 2. Safety reminder: - The ice surface has not completely melted in spring, so it is strictly forbidden to walk on the ice! - Drone flights must be reported in advance and pay attention to no-fly zones. 3. Environmental protection tips: - Feeding wild animals or picking wild flowers is prohibited. Please take your trash with you. --- [Victory] VII. Special Experience - Starry sky camping: Camping by the lake in summer, the Milky Way can be seen with the naked eye. - Folk activities: Participate in the Mongolian Nadam and experience the sheep-grabbing and girl-chasing activities. I hope this guide can help you enjoy Sailimu Lake! If you need to adjust your itinerary or provide additional information, please let us know at any time~ 🌟