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July Exploration of Urumqi Salt Lake Scenic Area: A Dreamlike Spectacle Above the Salt Sea ✨

In July, with the sun shining brightly, Urumqi Salt Lake Scenic Area is like a dazzling pearl, exuding unique charm in the vast desert. Stepping into the scenic area, the first thing that catches your eye is the boundless salt flats, where the snow-white salt layers shimmer under the sun, resembling a silver ocean. In the distance, the Tianshan Mountains stretch endlessly, with snow on their peaks that never melts, complementing the salt lake before you to form a magnificent picture. Following the path, you will see a large outdoor salt sculpture art group crafted from 3,000 tons of salt. From Dunhuang Flying Apsaras to cartoon characters, each salt sculpture is lifelike, showcasing the exquisite skills of the artists. Under the sunlight, these salt sculptures display various light and shadow effects, making one feel as if they are in a fairy tale world. Arriving at the lakeside, the water is clear and azure, rippling gently under the breeze. The salt content of the lake is extremely high, nearly a hundred times that of seawater, allowing people to easily float on the surface and enjoy the wonderful feeling of "floating in the water, magically joyful," as if being in "China's Dead Sea." In July, the salt lake is surrounded by lush reed marshes, and as the breeze blows, the reeds rustle, as if whispering ancient stories. Hidden within the reed marshes are many Strawberry Bear photo spots, where the pink bears contrast with the green reeds, full of childlike fun. The scenic area also offers a wide array of entertainment activities. You can take a small train deep into the lake for sightseeing, witnessing the magnificent scene of modern large-scale salt harvesting vessels spraying water and swallowing pearls during salt collection. You can also experience sand karting, speeding freely across the salt flats, feeling the thrill of speed and passion. When you're tired, you can rest in a tent in the camping area, enjoy delicious food, and admire the lake and mountain scenery. Urumqi Salt Lake Scenic Area is like an ancient historical book. Its gate is the cover, simple yet solemn. Every grain of salt, every salt sculpture, and every expanse of water in the salt lake are the words within this book. From being an important supply station on the Silk Road to its current status as a tourist destination, it vividly records the historical changes of this land. This July, come to Urumqi Salt Lake Scenic Area, touch the pulse of history, feel the magic of nature, and embark on a dreamlike journey.
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Posted: Jul 25, 2025
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