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A Stunning Light-Chasing Journey in the Wonderland of Xinjiang: Sayram Lake + Lavender Valley Check-in Guide

Help! This is the ideal summer on earth! ☀️ Sayram Lake + Lavender Valley in Xinjiang from June to July, Every snap looks like an oil painting, unbelievably beautiful! 🗺️【3 Days 2 Nights Essential Route】 Day 1: Sayram Lake Scenic Area (Address: Bole City, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang) Day 2: Huanghuang Village (Address: Huocheng County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture) Day 3: Lavender Valley (Address: Princess Jieyou Lavender Garden, Huocheng County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture) 💙【Sayram Lake Must-Visit】 Stay in a lakeside cabin and be amazed as soon as you open the curtains! The morning scenery is truly magical 🌦️ It’s drizzling here, while the sun shines over there The lake surface sparkles like scattered diamonds ✨ The water changes from light blue to deep indigo So clear you can see every stone at the bottom of the lake~ 🏡【Fairy Tale Time in Huanghuang Village】 A hidden paradise in the valley 🌸 Blue and white houses look like they stepped out of a fairy tale book Every courtyard is full of blooming flowers 🌼 Locals leisurely tending their vegetable gardens is so healing Time here seems to slow down to half speed ⏳ (Tips: The village has super cute cafes and handmade shops) 💜【Romantic Blast in Lavender Valley】 A purple sea of flowers that takes your breath away! At Princess Jieyou Lavender Garden (Opening hours: 9:00-20:00) At sunset, the whole valley turns pinkish purple 💫 Wearing a white dress is recommended for stunning photos The air is filled with the fragrance of lavender, incredibly soothing~ From magical lake views to fairy tale villages to purple romance, Waking up every day feels like being inside an oil painting, so happy! If you haven’t been yet, hurry and save this, missing it means waiting a whole year!
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Posted: Oct 18, 2025
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