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Xinjiang Sayram Lake | Telling Teacher Sa Beining, I haven't lived in vain!

📍Location: Sayram Lake is located in the northern Tianshan Mountains in Bole City, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang. It is the highest and largest alpine cold-water lake in Xinjiang, known as "the last teardrop of the Atlantic Ocean." Attraction Features: - Stunning Lake Water: The lake water is as blue as a gemstone and boasts incredibly high transparency. It displays different colors with the changes in light and weather, from the tranquil blue of early morning to the dazzling blue of midday and the dreamy purple of dusk, captivating every visitor. - Flower Sea Landscape: Every year from May to June, the lakeside is filled with blooming wildflowers. Tulips, globeflowers, and other flowers compete to bloom, complementing the azure lake water and lush green grasslands, creating a dreamlike scene. - Natural Ecology: As an important wetland, it is a habitat for many migratory birds. Swans, white storks, and other rare birds are often seen here. Wild animals such as snow leopards and North China ibexes also roam the surrounding areas. 🚗Transportation: Transportation Methods: - Self-driving: Navigate to "Sayram Lake Scenic Area." It takes about 5–6 hours to drive from Urumqi. You can enjoy the magnificent scenery of northern Xinjiang along the way. - Public Transportation: First, arrive in Bole City, then transfer to a special bus to Sayram Lake; or take a train from Urumqi to Bole Station, and then transfer to a bus or take a taxi to the scenic area after exiting the station. 👍️Must-See Attractions: - Tour Route: You can enter from the east gate, first visit Moon Bay to appreciate the beautiful scenery of the bay, then go to the Dianjiangtai to overlook the panoramic view, then stroll through the Jinhua Zihui to admire the sea of flowers, and finally go to the West Sea Prairie to experience the vastness; you can also drive around the lake to fully appreciate the scenery of Sayram Lake. 🎟️Tickets: - Ticket Information: Peak season tickets are 70 yuan/person (April 25–October 10), and off-season tickets are 35 yuan/person; shuttle bus tickets are 75 yuan/person. Full-time students, seniors over 65, and others enjoy discounts with valid ID. 💗Other Tips: - Food Recommendations: There is tender and juicy roasted mutton with a rich aroma; characteristic kumis with a unique, slightly sour and sweet taste; and the traditional Kazakh delicacy, baursaki, which is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, a perfect match with milk tea.
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