Sailimu Lake

As a local in Xinjiang, I have been to Sayram Lake a few years ago. At that time, it was very user-friendly. You could drive in by yourself and the charges were reasonable. I don't know which company took over it in the past two years. It's so bad that there is nothing to say. The charging standards change every day. Sometimes you can drive in by paying, sometimes you can drive in with 7 seats, and sometimes you can drive in with 15 seats. It changes every day. There are two gates in total, and the requirements for each gate are different. They occupy natural resources and make unfair terms. Who would come a second time? Moreover, the attitude of the people in the scenic area is super bad. Some people are not allowed to take pictures outside the gate of the scenic area. They say that they have to buy tickets first, otherwise they will be fined? ? ? I tm! ? ? ? Even so, they are still vigorously developing tourism? ? Development is bullshit! ! Too bad! ! What era is it? Do you still think that enclosing land and charging money can be prosperous? ? The tourism experience is so bad that it is beyond words. Hahahahahaha? ? ?

The lake breeze was really cold! However, no matter how cold the wind was, it could not extinguish the enthusiasm of the tourists to take good pictures: big and small, old and young, everyone bravely took off their coats and even stood barefoot in the lake.

Looking at the golden grass by the lake, it is already autumn at Sailimu Lake in late August.

Walking around the lake, the grassland by the lake extends to halfway up the mountain, and the shrubs above are distributed in strange moss-like sheets.

The moment it penetrated the clouds, the lake water was as blue as a mirror, the grass was as golden as a carpet, and the color saturation between the sky and the earth suddenly increased by several levels.

The west side of Sayram Lake is much quieter than near the east gate where tourists gather with colorful flags fluttering. If you listen carefully, you can seem to hear the lake talking to the distant mountains.

Looking back, because I had seen too many photos of Sailimu Lake before the trip, I was not too amazed when I saw it in person for the first time; but when I was sorting out my travel notes after such a long time back, I flipped through the photos frame by frame, and reappeared the scenes: the game of blue sky and clouds, the interaction between the lake and the sunshine, the plateau wind blowing past my ears... Well, it's really a great place.

I had never paid attention to Sailimu Lake before, and I thought that this lake might not have any special features, so I didn't put it in my itinerary. But sometimes it is really important to maintain curiosity. When we looked up and saw that the gate of Sailimu Lake was just around the corner, we agreed that since we were already at the gate, we should take a look before leaving. So we drove to the gate, and it was over. The intoxicating blue color made us fall in love at first sight!

The guard said we could drive in, and we decided without hesitation to buy tickets and go in to witness the beauty of this blue lake up close.

Perhaps because the scenic area is still under construction and there is a lake right at the entrance, there is no need for a shuttle bus. This became the only scenic area we encountered on this trip that allows private cars to enter. The feeling of circling along the lake surrounded by mountains is quite pleasant and refreshing, but this feeling only lasted halfway, because the first half of the road was fine, it was a brand new asphalt road, but the second half was still under repair, paved with stones, bumpy, and there were many construction vehicles, making it extremely difficult to drive on. However, after nearly two years, it should have been repaired by now.



From a distance, the lake is vast and far-reaching, and the lake surface is as calm as a mirror, showing a deep blue, even bluer than the sky above.



The snow-capped mountains in the distance are reflected in the blue lake, which is magnificent.



When you walk to the lake, you can see the water to the bottom and the stones on the bottom of the lake are clearly visible.



The lake water under the sun sparkles like broken silver, giving a dreamy feeling.

    

Sailimu Lake is the largest and highest alpine lake in Xinjiang. The warm and humid air currents of the Atlantic Ocean favored the basin and formed the lake. It is said to be "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean". A person stands on the lakeshore. In the distance, the Guozigou Bridge is faintly visible. The lake is swaying in waves under the push of the wind, beating against the lakeshore. On the shore, wooden walking leisure plank roads, pavilions and towers complement each other, and the autumn grass on the hillside is dyed golden. The white salmon, which were successfully bred in China for the first time, are jumping around in the lake, a scene of the south of the Yangtze River.

We stopped at the first viewing platform and took some photos. The road extended to the lakeside, the snow-capped Tianshan Mountain was reflected in the blue lake, the refreshing and cool "sea breeze" blew in our faces, the white clouds, snow-capped mountains and beautiful lakes were like a fairyland. We rushed to the lakeside to play in the water and take photos.

The weather on that day was also naughty. It was sunny just now, but suddenly dark clouds gathered in the distance and it started to rain. After a while, it cleared up again. Due to the influence of the underwater terrain, coupled with the changes in waves, lake currents and sky conditions, the color of the lake with and without clouds is completely different. The lake water is colorful and changes its color at any time. Looking at the beautiful lake bay, the gradient color of the lake water is so beautiful that it is beyond words.

We stayed in the scenic area for eight hours without realizing it that day. We enjoyed an in-depth tour of Sailimu Lake and deeply experienced various scenes of Sailimu Lake, including sunny, rainy, sunset and other beautiful scenes. We also experienced the rich atmosphere of life. We were tired but happy, and were full of expectations for the later travels!

It was almost 7pm when we arrived at the east gate of Sailimu Lake.

The tickets for Sailimu Lake are quite user-friendly and can be used until 9 a.m. the next day to accommodate tourists who want to watch and photograph the sunrise over Sailimu Lake.

There are two types of section tickets: East Gate to North Gate and full journey, for tourists to choose and take.

The shuttle bus runs on the wide and straight avenue beside the lake, and outside the window are vast grasslands and rolling mountains.

Under the sunshine, the steaming water vapor diffuses over the azure Sailimu Lake, and the lake surface looks like it is covered with a thin white veil. At first glance, it is extremely romantic and the scenery is endless.

What a poetic and picturesque mountain pearl!

Our tour route around Sayram Lake is in reverse order.

Take the shuttle bus to the end, visit the farthest scenery first, then return to one stop and visit one stop at a time until you return to the entrance of the scenic area.

The observation deck at the farthest station is located on top of a hill at the edge of the hilly area.

The hill was covered with withered weeds, some of which were half a person tall.

To the right of the observation deck is a group of hills that are connected to it and stretch continuously.

On the left side of the observation deck is an open grassland. In the center of the grassland is a lonely hill with a lake-viewing pavilion built on it.

In addition, there are some other artificial landscapes built on the shores of Sailimu Lake.

If you get tired of walking along the plank road, you can sit under the thatched pavilion and take a rest while enjoying the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains.

Standing on the hill and looking into the distance, the tear of Sailimu Lake is really big.

The next day I got up early and prepared to watch and photograph the sunrise over Sailimu Lake.

There is no main gate at the south gate of Sailimu Lake, just an entrance and exit. It is called the South Gate because it is at the south end of Sailimu Lake.

I arrived early, before office hours, and there were no staff to be seen, so I drove directly into the scenic area, parked my car on the side of the road, and then walked down the plank road to the observation deck.

Speaking of walking down the observation deck, the South Gate observation deck is on the lakeside, and its location is much lower than the scenic area road.

On a sunny day, as soon as the sun appears over the mountain, it immediately turns the sky and the lake red.

It’s a bit regrettable that the sky was cloudless and there were no gorgeous colorful clouds.

The water of Sayram Lake is crystal clear, with a transparency of up to 12 meters.

Therefore, beneath the cold lake water, every stone on the lake bottom is still clearly visible.

Although the sun had just appeared, the light was not strong yet.

Standing by the lake and looking around, you can see the snow-capped mountains, forests, grasslands and lakes blend perfectly here, forming a series of large natural scenery.

Sailimu Lake, the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean, there are too many similar descriptions, but no matter how many descriptions there are, it is not as good as seeing it with your own eyes. Looking at the clear blue lake under the blue sky and white clouds is very pleasant. When there are few people, it is so quiet that you can only hear the sound of the lake hitting the rocks and the sound of the wind blowing the grass. There are dozens of environmental spots around the lake, each with its own characteristics. Finding a quiet place to relax quietly is the best way.

Our team traveled around the lake. Compared with the free travel of others who camped here to watch the sunrise and sunset, it was not enough. Compared with the teams that only half circled the island, they missed the appreciation from different angles, which was more than enough. The tour guide said that the best luck was to see the lake surface in several colors along the way, from light white to emerald green to blue. Although the colors we saw along the way were almost the same, we were still grateful for the beauty of the sky. The car went all the way and circled the entire Sailimu Lake. We stopped at three places on the way for us to take pictures. The first place was relatively empty, as if the sky was magnified. The blue sky and white clouds were very close to us, and there was a sense of the sky, clean and transparent; the second place was characterized by the combination of the green of the grassland and the blue and white of the lake, and the sandstone plank road was also beautiful; the third place had a monument of Sailimu Lake, and there would be small colorful wild flowers as a background, which was a good place to take pictures when visiting here. Even the parking lot was incredibly beautiful. A large piece of white clouds pressed very low, really like cotton candy on the head, as if it was within reach.

Probably because it is the first day of National Day, many tourists are still on the road, and the whole scenic area is quite sparsely populated. There are a few places to pay attention to here:

1. The entrance fee to the scenic spot is 75 yuan. There is a discount for the National Day event. However, we checked it on the self-service ticket machine. There was no obvious notice at the ticket office. (PS: Locals can get a 50% discount by using their ID cards. It's great.)

2. The shuttle bus in the scenic area is divided into two sections: full line purchase: 75 yuan/person, if purchased separately, East Gate-North Gate (Northeast Line 30 yuan/person); North Gate-South Gate (North-South Line 55 yuan/person). Special emphasis: The shuttle bus is not a loop line, we understand it as a loop line... For those who are short on time, you should still pay attention.

3. Tour route: It is recommended to purchase the full route

(1) Preview first and select the key points: After entering the scenic area, do not rush to get off the bus. Take the bus directly from the East Gate to the South Gate. This way, you can preview the scenery along the entire route in advance and then select a few points (the scenic area is too large to visit and take photos in one day, which is a bit difficult). Then, after arriving at the South Gate, turn around and return, get off the bus to take photos and have fun. Finally, return from the East Gate where you entered the scenic area. This overall plan will save you time, but you may miss Guozigou...

(2) Random play, a bit rushed: This is how we play, and we need to pay special attention to time. We got off the bus twice between the East Gate and the South Gate, played at the transfer point (North Gate), and then found that time was a bit tight, so we took a bus directly from the North Gate to the South Gate, and then found that it was not a circular route... If we return to the East Gate by the same route, we will definitely miss the train... We quickly contacted the driver to pick us up at the South Gate... It should be noted that one advantage of exiting the South Gate is that you need to cross the Guozigou Bridge (the scenery is very good) before you can turn around, so you need to pay attention to the time... (The reason why I repeatedly emphasize the time here is because the scenery is so beautiful and I can't stop taking pictures. Considering that I will go to Guozigou and return, it is recommended to be able to leave the scenic area from the South Gate between 14:30-15:00.)

There are several gates to Sailimu Lake. The hotel staff recommended that we enter from the west gate, where there are fewer people.

The Sailimu Lake after the rain is really intoxicating. The blue of the lake is unphotographed. It is the first time I have seen the lake so close. The blue is really blinding. Forgive my poor vocabulary = - =. The color of the lake is clearly divided into three colors from near to far.

Before we knew it, the sun was about to set. We were driving slowly in the afterglow of the sunset, listening to the music on the grassland. It was so comfortable.

The water of Sayram Lake is so blue and clear, like a mirror in the sky, reflecting the mountains and my shadow. Standing by the lake, facing the wind, when the mountains and rivers silently accept me, my life is full of vitality in an instant.

We met a warm Kazakh family by the Sayram Lake. They took the initiative to perform a Kazakh dance for us. The whole family sang and danced happily.

The tranquil lake reflects the sunset, the sky is accompanied by the stars and the moon, the sky is the blanket, the earth is the bed, and we between heaven and earth have entered a sweet dreamland...

Sailimu Lake is known as the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the last place where the warm and humid air currents from the Atlantic Ocean reach, forming the highest and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang. Hanging high in the fault basin between the Western Tianshan Mountains, Sailimu Lake is pure and blue, really like a "sapphire". Surrounded by mountains, the sky and water complement each other. Looking at it, everyone breathes cautiously, fearing that a little more movement will break its tranquil beauty. A wooden plank road and an observation deck have been built by the lake.

Sailimu Lake Scenic Area is divided into six functional areas: the lakeside scenic area, the grassland nomadic area, the ecological landscape conservation area, the swan and other rare bird habitat protection area, the tourism comprehensive service area, and the original ecological environment conservation area. Three special protection areas have been identified: the central core water body of Sailimu Lake, the Xihai Swan Wetland Meadow Water Body Habitat, and the Chagan Gol Ice and Snow Ecological Adventure Scenic Area. We went around the lake (around the lake) to the Sailimu Lake Scenic Area and got off the bus to visit 4 stations on the way. It was so beautiful.

When I was making a travel guide, my friend said that Sailimu Lake is the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean and it is a must-see place. When we arrived, it was cloudy and windy. We took the scenic spot shuttle bus around the lake. The gray-blue Sailimu Lake was somewhat disappointing. It is not the tear of the Atlantic Ocean, but a big fish pond for raising whitefish! It was not until the clouds dispersed that a group of people came to the lake against the wind and watched the blue lake water hitting the lakeshore and stirred up waves that they exclaimed: "Oh, I am watching the sea in Xinjiang!

It is really pleasant to drive along the Sailimu Lake Ring Road. There are almost no vehicles in winter, and the road conditions are excellent, giving you an extraordinary driving experience...

Sunset over Sailimu Lake, flying a drone near the west gate, racing with the light.

In the early morning and evening, we can always encounter the most beautiful light of the day.

At 8:15 in the morning, when the sun had not yet risen, we drove into the scenic area and chose the best location to watch the sunrise based on the direction of the sunrise.

The desolation of winter also brings another level of charm to Sailimu Lake.

The ice wall by the lake is very slippery and you can easily stumble if you are not careful.

The golden light didn’t last long before it was covered by thick clouds. It was another cloudy day, but we still saw a perfect sunrise.

This is the self-driving road around Sailimu Lake. The road conditions and scenery are perfect enough without any other demands.

Driving through such beautiful scenery, I couldn't help but take out my mobile phone to record this beautiful moment.

As long as you drive your car into the Sailimu Lake Scenic Area, you don't have to worry about any patrol officers coming to check and investigate. The most they will do is to write down your license plate number and buy a ticket for you when you leave the scenic area.

Sailimu Lake in winter is so beautiful that only those who have been there can appreciate it.

Sailimu Lake is the highest and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang. The lake surface is more than 2,000 meters above sea level. Because it is the last place that the Atlantic warm current can visit, it is called "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean."

Cold, very cold, and the wind blew again~

Climbing over the hill behind me is the best place to watch the sunset. You can overlook the lake and have a very broad view.

During the off-season, you can drive your own car into the scenic area and circle the lake. During the peak season, you can only take a bus and cannot drive your own car.

It was a beautiful trip, riding bikes and flirting under the snowy mountains and beside the plank road. BUT!!! The wind was too strong!!! The altitude was too high!!! We gave up after riding for only a few dozen meters! The two of us couldn't even pedal the bike, so the man pushed the bike and the woman walked back to the starting point to take the bus!

My brother Da Zi and I had been here once in 2013 and it left us with a very beautiful impression. This time we were revisiting the place.

The view in front of me was bright. There were layers of white clouds over the distant mountains, and the reflection of the lake was clear and blue, like a fairyland. It was so beautiful that we drove into the Sailimu Lake Scenic Area. The management of Sailimu Lake is still very humane. We came once today and can enter again before 9 am tomorrow. There are many swans in Sailimu Lake, which adds aura to this crystal-like lake. You can see the Guozigou Bridge not far from the lake. Suddenly, the view in front of me was bright, and the fog disappeared. In the morning, Sailimu Lake is so beautiful that people mistakenly think they are fairies in a fairyland.

Cars are not allowed to enter the scenic area around the lake, saying that the ban will be implemented on September 26. There are many willful scenic spots in Xinjiang. They rely on their good looks and always have a little temper. It's really annoying. It's 6 o'clock. I won't say much. I'll buy tickets and go down to the lake. Friends who can't stand the altitude sickness and can't go to Ali can go to Sailimu Lake. There is accommodation here, and the conditions for the shuttle bus are mature, which is also suitable for the elderly and children. The road around the lake is more beautiful than that of Qinghai Lake, but it is a little more regular and lacks a bit of wildness. There are bicycles for rent at the hotel at the door. It's beautiful to think about cycling around the lake in the cool summer. The golden glow spreads all over the grass, and the lake is blue and beautiful. The sunrise is fresh every day. The snow-capped mountains in the distance are red, and the morning clouds are majestic, melting gold and flowing fire. My mood becomes more and more excited as the sun shines. Look at the picture. The birds fly over the water and fly into the sky. There is indeed a poetic scene of "all the birds fly high, and the lonely cloud goes alone". The morning glow shines on the red grass. At this moment, we were the only four people in the entire lake area, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains. A mysterious and tranquil atmosphere also followed us. The white snow peaks and golden grasslands bordered the lake, and the lake water seemed to be filled into a gorgeous holy grail, mysterious and noble.

When we arrived, the weather was excellent, the blue sky blended with the water and sky of Sailimu Lake, and white clouds gathered on the snow-capped mountains in the distance. Under the reflection of the sun, the entire surface of Sailimu Lake was dotted with silver stars, like dazzling gems.

In July, Sailimu Lake is lush with flowers and plants of various colors. After the rain, large patches of flowers of various colors will emerge. This time I was lucky enough to see a large sea of flowers.

What is magical is that for such a large lake, if you look at it from different angles, you will find that the colors of the lake surface in the distance begin to stratify, showing light blue, mint green and navy blue respectively, layer by layer, which is very beautiful.

We watched the sunrise and sunset by the lake, got up in the middle of the night to watch the shooting stars and the Milky Way, and sat by the lake in a daze during the day. It was really impossible to take enough photos of Sailimu Lake. We were very happy to meet Dr. Bao's family at Sailimu Lake. They were very happy and had a lovely daughter. Today, I went to Sailimu Lake with my friends. The fee was only started this year. The scenic spot increased the price on the day we left Xinjiang. If the car has 5 seats, each person will be charged 200 yuan, and whether it is full or not, it will be charged 1,000 yuan. And the price is not included in the ticket. The ticket for Sailimu Lake is 70 yuan per person. Robbery, fortunately it was suspended after one day. We entered from the south gate. Doudou jumped up and down excitedly when he saw the scene. When he was really tired, he basked in the sun on the plank road. He loved the blue of Sailimu the most. We drove along the road around the lake for a long time, but we couldn't find any hikers who had set up tents. We returned to Xihai and saw a tent - Dr. Bao's family. In the evening, Mrs. Bao made a lot of delicious food for us. It was so warm. Doudou was also watching hungrily below. The sunset over Sailimu Lake left some residual heat for the rapidly dropping temperature. It is very cold by the lake at night. Even in August in summer, it should only be a few degrees at night. Our tent was a little close to the lake, and the humidity was very high. There were water droplets on the tent walls. The sleeping bags we brought were one 10-degree and the other 20-degree. If it weren't for the dog, we would probably have frozen to death. It was the first time in eight years that I slept with Doudou in my arms. The lake was foggy in the early morning, and a boat passed by in the distance. After waiting for forty minutes, the sun finally slowly peeked out.

, I quickly used the not-so-hard light in the morning to take a few photos. Sailimu Lake was so beautiful during the day. Fortunately, I met Dr. Bao and his family. They had much more experience in camping than I did. We had three meals, and they were all delicious. It was a great honor to meet you.

In the past, you could buy a ticket and drive your own car into Sailimu Lake, but when we came, private cars seemed to be no longer allowed in, and tourists needed to take the sightseeing bus around the lake in the scenic area.

There are 3 routes for the sightseeing bus around the lake: the first is the full line, starting from the East Gate and ending at the East Gate, and the tour takes about 4-6 hours; the second is the northeast line, which goes counterclockwise around Sailimu Lake for a quarter circle, starting from the East Gate, arriving at the North Gate and returning to the East Gate, and the tour takes about 2-3 hours; the third is the north-south line, which goes counterclockwise around Sailimu Lake for half a circle, also traveling back and forth between the North and South Gates.

The gate to the scenic area is the East Gate, so we can only choose to take the full line bus or the Northeast Line bus. The Northeast Line is more than 40 kilometers long and has 15 stations, but not every station stops. In addition to the starting station and the terminal station, the stations in the middle are: Moon Bay, Santai Grassland, Borhan Mountain, and Water Bay.

On the outbound journey, the driver will stop at each of the four stops in between. On the return journey, if you want to get on the bus at an intermediate station, in addition to standing on the platform, you also need to wave your hand before the driver will stop.

On our way back, we watched the train pass us by because we didn’t wave at the platform of the middle station…

When the sightseeing bus drove smoothly on the highway around the lake, I looked at the scenery outside the car window and re-recognized the definition of "vast and boundless". As a sightseeing bus driver, the driver of Sayram Lake Scenic Area must be the happiest driver among all the scenic spots we visited in northern Xinjiang. The highway around the lake is wide and flat, unlike the narrow and winding mountain roads. In the unobstructed view, there is the blue of the lake and the sky, the white of the snow and the clouds, the green and yellow of the grass, which is a visual enjoyment and a spiritual cleansing.

After the sightseeing bus arrives at the North Gate terminal, you can see a high slope nearby when you get off the bus, where you can climb up and see the distant view.

Climbing up the hillside, the golden grass and the blue lake, everything seems so pure. Walking to the lake, the water is so clear, and several little wild ducks are foraging and playing in the lake. Looking at the lake, it gives people a sense of peace and comfort. If it weren't for the late sky, I really want to sit by the lake and stare blankly for a few hours.

As I was still not satisfied with the visit yesterday, I decided to enter Sailimu Lake from the South Gate for the second time after breakfast. It should be noted that there is no ticket office at the South Gate and you can only enter from the South Gate after buying a ticket.

Walking west along the plank road, there are fewer and fewer tourists, and it feels like I have taken over the entire scenic area. The azure blue lake and the bright white snow-capped mountains are all so harmonious. I wandered around the lake for a long time and was reluctant to leave until after noon.

In summer, the surrounding area of Sai Lake is rich in pasture, with cattle and sheep everywhere, flowers in full bloom, and snow-capped mountains that never melt all year round. The scenery is quite beautiful. However, there is no fishing boat on the lake. Looking at the lake water that is as smooth as a mirror in an instant, and the multi-colored lake surface that ripples from time to time, thinking of those strange events, one can't help but feel awe.

Sailimu Lake, formerly known as "Pure Sea", is located in the North Tianshan Mountains in Bole City, Bortala Prefecture, Xinjiang, China, close to Huocheng County, Yili Prefecture. It is a beautiful alpine lake. The lake surface of Sailimu Lake is 2,073 meters above sea level and 85 meters deep. It is the highest and largest alpine cold water lake in Xinjiang. Its water is very clear and transparent, with a transparency of 12 meters. Sailimu Lake is close to the river valley of Yili. Whenever there is sufficient water vapor from the Atlantic Ocean, it can form abundant precipitation due to the uplift of the terrain, so Sailimu Lake is also called the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean.

The first time I saw the azure blue water, I was still amazed! In order to see the most beautiful Sailimu Lake, we planned to stay outside Sailimu Lake for one night.

Entering the scenic area from the south gate, no one collected tickets. The sky was still hazy, and the lake was deep and quiet, dark blue. The sky was already slightly bright. We drove along the Huxi Highway, and not far away we saw several people who had arrived earlier than us waiting for the sunrise on the viewing platform by the lake. There were three tents on the grass under the hillside, and tourists who stayed here overnight were washing up.

When we arrived at the lake, the sun had just emerged from the junction of the sky and water, shining a golden road on the lake surface, and also coated the grass and trees around with a layer of golden brilliance. Everything was warm, beautiful and full of vitality. For a while, my father and baby sat on the rocks by the lake and stared at the dreamlike morning scene. As the sun rose, the coldness on my body was also dispelled. It was time to leave, but I was reluctant to leave. I never thought that the sunrise I missed at Qinghai Lake would be made up here with ten times and a hundred times the beauty. Thank God for his kindness!

Going around the lake, on the left side of the road, there are dark green pine forests on the continuous yellow-green mountains, on the right side, there is a clear and deep pool of blue water, above the head is the clear blue sky, and in front of the dark road, there are white snow-capped mountains in the distance. The breeze blows across the water, and Sayram Lake is like an indigo silk, against the spotless blue sky, and the wind blows out different shades of blue full of charm. The sky meets the water, the water connects the sky, and the water and the sky are the same color, which is even purer! The scenery along the lakeside is constantly changing, sometimes with lush grass, sometimes with blooming mountain flowers, sometimes with white stones, and sometimes with winding plank roads. The fences are lush, the branches are slanting, and the horses are leisurely nibbling on the grass at the shallow water bend, and water birds fly over the water from time to time.

Go around the lake, go around the lake, go around the lake! I have to say it three times! If you come here, please go around the lake! And you must enter the scenic area from the south gate early in the morning and go around the lake along the lakeside road. The light will make the lake look like the sea. The further you go, the fewer people there are. We almost have this feast of heaven and earth to ourselves!

I read some guides before, and my expectations for Sailimu Lake were not high. I only determined that the correct way to visit Sailimu Lake was to drive around the lake. Therefore, when I chartered a car before, I agreed to include the tour around Sailimu Lake. In fact, Sailimu Lake is still worth visiting. After returning, I saw the notice that Sailimu Lake must be visited by sightseeing bus. Now, the tour should not be so free, and there is an additional sightseeing bus fee. Sailimu Lake in summer lacks a beautiful scenery-the snow on the surrounding mountains. In addition, in August, there are no flowers on the meadow. The best season for visiting should be from the end of June to mid-July. The first point. As soon as I entered the scenic area, I saw Sailimu Lake, which felt very ordinary. At that time, I didn’t know what the scenery behind was like, so I wasted some time here. The second point. I thought it was the classic scenery of Sailimu Lake, and I stayed for a long time. The problem is that there are many tourists. The third point. There are many large rocks, which are more suitable for concave shapes. We passed by in a hurry. The fourth point. It can be said that the scenery began to get better, mainly because it entered the mode of less people and beautiful scenery, and also entered the comprehensive strength display area of Saihu Lake - Saihu Lake is not just for viewing the lake. The fifth point. In fact, along the way, there were several parking spots, but we didn't park. There is a long plank road by the lake here, with a large meadow on the roadside, a straight avenue, and few people. It is a good place to shape. The sixth point. We went up to the hillside next to it and overlooked Saihu Lake. The view was very wide. I personally think that there is the best viewing platform here to enjoy the view of Sailimu Lake. Although there were many clouds above the lake at that time, and the colors of the lake and the grass were not the best, the scenery was amazing enough.

There was a major reform this year. Previously, private cars could drive in, but as of the middle of this year, only scenic area cars can enter.

There are three types of shuttle buses, one from East Gate to North Gate, and one from South Gate to North Gate (tickets are sold at West Gate). We are here for an in-depth tour, so of course we chose the third type, East Gate ---- North Gate (transfer) ---- South Gate [South Gate does not go directly to East Gate], only South Gate --- North Gate (transfer) ---- East Gate. West -- South -- East, not open.

The reason for staying in a scenic area is to watch the sunset and the starry sky.

To watch the sunset, you need to inquire about the latest departure time [inquire in advance, and they will call you when the bus leaves, so you must get on the bus, it is the last one]. You can call 13999127366. Ours was at 20:30 at the latest, usually from East Gate to North Gate, just as the sun was setting, and then from North Gate to South Gate.

The best place to watch the sunset is not at Moon Bay. Don’t listen to the driver. Get off at the Tulip Viewing Area and head to Santai Grassland, where there are swans and you can take pictures of their reflections.

It was raining heavily when we bought the tickets. The dark clouds were pressing in and the whole lake was dark. The clouds were like a flying dragon with its mouth wide open, about to swallow the snow-capped mountains in the distance. We felt that we started from the east side of the lake and saw the most beautiful lake water and snow-capped mountains.

There is a 10-meter-wide strip of water on the east side of Lake Sai, which looks like a double lake. Because of the strong wind and heavy rain, the lake water is not calm and there is no reflection. Fortunately, the colors of the two waters are very different, gray near and blue far away, which is acceptable with the green grass and snow-capped mountains. Of course, such a scene should be equipped with a gradient filter, because the distance is overexposed.

The blue of Lake Sai is so deep that the color is completely different at different angles.

Private cars were allowed to drive in before, but this year all the cars were replaced by scenic area cars. The East Gate is the direction to Urumqi. If the season is good, you can go around the East Gate and get to the South Gate to go to the Guozigou Bridge in the direction of Yili. We wanted to travel the whole route, from the East Gate to the North Gate to the South Gate. The road from the South Gate to the East Gate has not been repaired yet, so we had to go back and forth, which gave us less time to enjoy the scenery.

We got off at the second stop. The afternoon sun was a bit dazzling. The sky and the lake were blue and gray, the sky and water were the same color. In the distance beyond the lake were the Tianshan Mountains, which were snow-capped mountains.

Sitting by the lake, playing with the icy water, skipping stones on the water, pure and clean.

We continued to drive on the scenic area bus, looking out the window at the golden grassland, blue lake and snow-capped mountains blending into one. The broad view was refreshing.

The driver introduced that Keleyongzhu is beautiful, so the second get-off point is here. It is almost on the west side of the lake. No snow-capped mountains can be seen. Maybe it’s because of the light. The lake water is really blue and deep. It’s beautiful to jump on the rocks along the wooden plank road and take photos.

At first I was wondering if Saihu Lake would not be beautiful in October, but when I arrived at Saihu Lake, I no longer had this thought. Xinjiang is really unique, with different scenery in each season. Saihu Lake in October does not have the green grass and flowers in full bloom, but it has a touch of tranquility, like a blue gem lying there quietly.

I think it is like the tears of an angel. In the distance is the Tianshan Mountains, which stretch for thousands of miles, with white snow on the top of the mountain. The tall and majestic snow-capped mountains are also watching over Sayram Lake from afar. Although there are no blooming mountain flowers, I have to leave some regrets so that I have an excuse to come again next time.

If Kanas and Hemu are golden, then Sailimu Lake is blue! It is really refreshing.

This drop of tear melts into quiet green, flawless blue, and interweaves into bright yellow. In this last place favored by the Atlantic Current, it transforms into the most mysterious pure sea in the world.

Perhaps you come here just to try your luck and want to witness with your own eyes the mysterious water monster that lurks at the bottom of the lake. However, after staring at the lake for a long time with anticipation, all you see is a calm and peaceful water. But you will not be disappointed, because you have already been attracted by another kind of beauty of the lake. The moment the sparkling waves catch your eyes, your heart has already been on the same sea level as Sailimu Lake.

In spring, the mountains are full of flowers, and in autumn, the ground is covered with golden colors. Compared with the bustling scene of hundreds of flowers in full bloom, the scenery in golden autumn is more tranquil and open, as quiet as an oil painting without an oak frame, so quiet that you feel as if something is missing. After being used to the bustling crowds elsewhere, you feel a little lost here. You suddenly realize that your heart, which was filled with the city, has become empty here, and all your worries have been buried in the sea. The bottomless blue embraces your sorrows and joys, like the lines on the electrocardiogram are suddenly smoothed out, and everything becomes parallel lines.

Embracing the wind that stumbled down from the snow-capped mountains, the lake water sparkled with tiny silver lights, as if a loving mother was smiling with tears in her eyes. In the clear blue sky, a long cloud belt floated, which turned into a pearl necklace under the polishing of the sun, emitting a warm and radiant light. It was the most simple love and praise bestowed by God on Sailimu Lake.

The tour of Sailimu Lake starts from the East Gate, walks 3/4 of the way counterclockwise to the South Gate, and returns along the original route. You can get on and off the tourist bus at will along the way, and the trip is actually very free. The biggest difference between the east, south, west and north lakes is the difference in water. The water on the east bank is very turbid, the water on the south bank and the west bank is very clear, and there is a small grassland on the west bank, so the layers are richer. On the way to the South Gate, we gradually turned our backs to the direction of the sun, the light became softer, and the water on the west bank was much clearer. Unfortunately, due to the lack of time planning, the car arrived at the South Gate just in time for sunset. On the way to the lake, I watched the lakeshore dim little by little, and a light and dark dividing line quickly passed the shore and fell into the blue lake, and it could no longer be found. The distant mountains on the other side of the lake looked like paper-cuts pasted on the lake. At this moment, they were enjoying the exclusive favor of the sun, but reflected uncoordinated light. Back to the west bank, the lakeside was already deserted, and there were only four of us on the long lakeshore. When I passed by this place before, it was still glamorous, and many people were attracted by it. But now, Sailimu Lake seems to have lost its beauty, and its fans have naturally dispersed. Walking on the gravel-covered shore, there is no noise. The lake water gently hits the shore with a regular and soothing rhythm, mixed with sporadic waves. The warm wind occasionally blows past your ears. Close your eyes and feel the ethereal sound of the Tianshan Lake, which is a different kind of leisure. Open your eyes again, in the already dim grassland and distant mountains, Sailimu Lake has become brighter, like a night pearl that has absorbed the sun, emitting a charming blue light, showing different lusters as the sky changes. When the sunset comes, the lake seems to be misty, and the lake water vaguely reflects the pink glow, which is like the blushing cheeks after being drunk, showing a hint of charm. As the sun sets, the temperature drops sharply at a speed that the human body can perceive.

I was shocked when I got off the car. The first impression was how pure it was. It was really beautiful, and the lake was like a mirror. You can walk for a while first, and when you get tired, drive slowly around the lake. You can get off the car and take a look at any good place. It is also great to stare at this pure lake. I always like alpine lakes and this pure river. The mountains and rivers are so charming. It should be noted that the wind is strong near the lake.

When we drove into Saihu Lake, we were greeted by a vast expanse of white. Unlike Kanas, which is surrounded by high mountains, the surface of Saihu Lake is much wider, the water is transparent, and the pebbles on the bottom of the lake are clearly visible. It is a place suitable for shooting blockbusters. Encouraged by everyone, I also changed into my partner's long skirt. In fact, I knew that the photos taken in a skirt would look better, but because I felt it was inconvenient, I still put the skirt out at the last moment of packing my luggage. Although my partner's long skirt was well-fitting, it was not my style. To be honest, it was awkward. For example, if I took a pose holding a scarf, it was photographed as a shot put; if I wanted to take a slightly soft pose sitting by the lake, my expression was stiff. Is this a problem with the model or the photographer? The ultimate philosophical question that we have been arguing about all the way was brought up again. Anyway, it was not a problem with the equipment! We drove all the way just for the magnificent sunset of Saihu Lake, but the sun was blocked by thick clouds and raindrops had begun to fall. It is estimated that we will not be able to see the sunset today. "The sun rises in the east and the rain falls in the west. It is said that there is no clear sky, but there is clear sky." The sunset was not good enough, but Lake Sai gave us a rainbow across the sky. The lake and the sky were connected, and the clouds in the distance were scattered, just showing the snow-capped mountains. It was hard to tell whether the blue was the mountain, the sky or the lake. The grass nearby was still yellow, but the anxious flowers began to show their soft faces, not too much, not too little, beautiful and unforgettable. While the rain had not yet arrived, everyone started to pose in various modes. At this time, my partner finally showed his professional qualities and designed many funny poses for us! Let's use the camera to record every happy moment!

When we arrived at the best sunset shooting spot, the wind started to blow. The water of Lake Sai was no longer transparent blue, but had turned blue-black, and the temperature dropped. I changed out of my long skirt, quick-drying pants and sun-protective clothing. "Traveler" is my style! Although the light was not very good, the dark clouds and golden sunlight were still very suitable for taking silhouettes. The others couldn't stand the cold, so they returned to the car early after taking group photos. Only two friends were left by the lake. Lake Sai at this time showed a kind of apocalyptic magnificence, which deeply attracted me. I also stayed by the lake for P20pro. I was lucky to meet a professional handsome guy, and borrowed his camera to pose for a photo, so I got my new WeChat avatar, which won my heart. Sometimes it is strangers who understand you better. The world is really wonderful!

The scene in front of me was so exciting. The beauty of Sailimu Lake was so unreal that it made people feel like they were in a dream. Looking back, I saw the endless snow. What more could I ask for to stay overnight in such a beautiful scenery?

As the last destination of the Atlantic Ocean, the blue of Sailimu Lake is quite impressive. Walking around the lake, the layers of the lake surface gradually appear. The charm of Sailimu Lake is not only on the surface, the stones in the lake also look so colorful. No wonder so many people come here to shop.

The scenery around the lake is naturally beautiful, the ecological environment is also quite good, and there are countless places where you can take great portraits.

The sightseeing bus is divided into full-line and half-line. The shuttle bus from Saihu to Bole City only runs at 6 pm, so we only bought the half-line, which is East Gate-North Gate-East Gate.

The size of Lake Sai made the naive sister sigh from the bottom of her heart:

"I feel like I'm not looking at a lake, I'm looking at the sea!!"

There is nothing to recommend about the tour route of Lake Sai. It depends on your preference and time. In the afternoon when the weather is good, you can walk along the lakeshore or climb up the hillside full of flowers to appreciate the purity and beauty of this "last tear of the Atlantic Ocean".

My favorite station is Beimen Station, where there is a hillside where you can overlook the entire Sai Lake and its graceful curves. You can also walk on the plank road facing the lake and watch the waves crashing against the shore and rolling up thousands of snowdrifts.

After seeing many holy lakes in Tibet, I thought I was immune to lakes, but I didn’t expect that in such a bad off-season, Lake Sai still left me with a beautiful silhouette.

Looking towards the lake, it was beautifully landscaped. We crossed the wire fence and started to run wild by the lake...

Then, without knowing the truth, we kept walking along the lake, thinking we could keep walking forever.

It wasn’t until we were stopped by a new barbed wire fence that we realized this place had been fenced off and a toll had been started…

The most beautiful area at the entrance of Sailimu Lake, but it is fenced off after charging and entry is not allowed.

When we were hesitating about the tickets, we foolishly met an enthusiastic driver who was willing to take us around the lake, so we chartered a car to go around 1/3 of the lake for 150 yuan including the tickets.

Lake Sai shows various colors in the ever-changing light and shadow.

Clouds and sunshine create a beautiful scenery in a moment~~

Even in the cold icy rain, the flowers on the grassland are still blooming as always

There are few tourists in Sailimu Lake, but this does not prevent it from showing us its charming autumn scenery. Without the flowers and greenery of spring and summer, there are golden grasslands, brown hills, snow-capped mountains in the distance, clear blue lake water, and endless roads. In the lens of drones and the perspective of SLR cameras, the autumn scenery of Sailimu Lake is fully recorded in our eyes and photos.

We arrived at Sailimu Lake on September 9th. We checked online and found that you can still drive into the scenic area by paying a certain fee.

When we were about to go to the east gate of Sailimu Lake Scenic Area, we saw the lake from afar, which was a vast expanse of white, nothing special. So, we did not go in after passing the east gate, but went directly to the south gate dozens of kilometers away.

After the car drove for a distance, I looked back and was shocked. I couldn't believe my eyes. It was so beautiful. The lake was like a blue gem.

As it was a highway, parking was difficult, so we could only take in the beautiful scenery.

Half an hour later, we arrived at the South Gate. But when we asked after arriving at the South Gate, we were told that all private cars were not allowed to drive into the scenic area, even if they paid the fee.

My heart sank instantly. What should I do? We have already reached the South Gate. Do I have to turn back and take the shuttle bus? After asking, the staff suggested that we buy tickets at the South Gate, visit the South Gate first, and then turn back to the East Gate. The tickets can be used again. We only need to buy tickets for the shuttle bus at the East Gate. The South Gate does not sell tickets for the shuttle bus. That was the only way. We did it.

The scenery at the South Gate is still very beautiful.

The wind is strong and the temperature is low.

The last tear of the Atlantic Ocean, I always thought it was nothing before I saw it, but after seeing it, I was deeply fascinated by it, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, blue, yellow, and white, the few are perfectly intertwined together. The only regret is that Sailimu Lake is now fully closed, and you can't see cattle and sheep in it. You have to take a scenic bus to enter. The whole scenic area is very large. If you have enough time, you can choose to walk along the lake. It is estimated that it will take a day. Because of limited time, we only visited the north and south sections.

Sailimu Lake, the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean, you should have heard of it. On a sunny day, the lake water is very deep blue, and there are snow-capped mountains in front and behind, which is very beautiful. When I went there in June and July, the mountains were full of flowers, and in October, it was golden yellow grass. The ticket price is 120 yuan, including the shuttle bus (self-driving is no longer allowed)

In October, Saihu Lake lacks the colorful layers of the peak season, but has more tranquility of the off-season; the lush green scenery of the grassland has faded, but has been replaced by the golden and dazzling autumn scenery. In Saihu Lake, I always feel that this tear is the most complete interpretation of blue, sometimes transparent, sometimes shallow, and sometimes indigo. When the car circles the lake, the blue of Saihu Lake in different directions will always be different~~~The starry sky of Saihu Lake is one of the few holy places for photography in northern Xinjiang. When the afterglow of the sunset gradually fades, the stars begin to appear. The wish of having a starry sky above your head can come true here.

Sailimu Lake is a cold water lake. It is very large. The water is very blue and clear. Each scenic spot is different. The grass by the lake is very green and wide. The sky above the lake is full of white clouds, and the snow-capped mountains in the distance complement each other. It is super beautiful and worth a visit.

Overall, it is not as good as Qinghai Lake. It is not on the list of the most beautiful lakes selected by National Geographic of China. But it is still good to see ice skating. The scenic area is large and it is okay to charge admission tickets, but it is unreasonable to charge per person for self-driving.

We made an illegal U-turn on the highway and entered Sai Lake at the north gate. I have been to many places and seen many lakes, but none can compare to the deep and pure blue of Sailimu Lake, which seems to wash away all the dust in the world. On the grasslands by the lake, the grass is green, and herds of cattle and sheep are everywhere. Under the blue sky and white clouds, everything seems so harmonious and beautiful. One look makes people fall in love with it, and another look makes people intoxicated and unable to extricate themselves. The sun shines on the lake, sparkling. Take off your shoes and socks and step gently into the blue embrace of Sailimu Lake. The lake water is clear and has a hint of coolness. The sand under our feet, although a little rough, gives us incomparable comfort and relaxation with a unique touch. We seem to have returned to our carefree childhood, and our hearts have been completely released. So we started to play happily. You splash me with a handful of water, and I smile back at you. The water splashes in the air, and the sound of water and laughter interweave together to form the most beautiful music in summer. We are all immersed in this simple and pure happiness.

Sailimu Lake is the most worthwhile scenic spot in the entire northern Xinjiang. The self-driving roads are well-developed. You can take photos anywhere in the scenic area and they will all be great. Various public facilities are also very complete. There are temporary parking strips next to the entire self-driving route, and there are parking and rest areas every few kilometers. It is really convenient.

Sailimu Lake was called "Pure Sea" in ancient times. It is located in the North Tianshan Mountains in Bole City, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, close to Huocheng County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture. The lake surface is 2,071 meters above sea level. There were no fish in Sailimu Lake originally. In 1998, cold-water fish such as high whitefish and concave whitefish were introduced from Russia for breeding. In 2000, finished fish were caught for the first time, ending the history of Sailimu Lake without fish. We walked clockwise along the lake area, so that we could avoid the surging crowds. The road around the lake is 97 kilometers. The order of attractions to visit clockwise: pine head, golden flowers and purple flowers, Kele Yongzhu, Xihai grassland, swans playing in the water, Dianjiangtai, Fengfanxi scenic spots, etc. The roadside from Dianjiangtai to the entrance of the scenic area is full of various flowers. I think the biggest feature of Sailimu Lake is the many flowers. The exotic flowers and plants can't even be named by their "shape and color". I originally went to enjoy the lake, but it turned into flower appreciation. This time, Xinjiang's flowers were appreciated at Sailimu Lake.

We entered from the east gate and drove around the lake counterclockwise. The wind was very strong and very cold, so we had to keep warm! The beauty of Sailimu Lake depends largely on the weather. Fortunately, the weather was OK during the time we went there, sometimes sunny and sometimes rainy. However, Sailimu Lake is very large, and it is often raining in one part, but it is sunny in other places.

My favorite place is Songshutou in Sailimu Lake, which is a good place to see the lake from a high place.

1. The wooden plank road at Songshutou is Y-shaped, and the fork in the road is almost exactly 1/2 of the entire journey.

2. The left fork is relatively steep, and you will feel tired in the second half, but you will not feel afraid of heights. The end of the left route is Lansheng Terrace. The top of the mountain is not large, and you can see Guozigou Bridge and the entire Grand Canyon from a distance. It takes about an hour to walk slowly from the start to the top of the mountain.

3. The right fork is relatively gentle and easy to walk. You can see the Sailimu Lake from a high place. The end of the right route is a gentle meadow, which is good for taking pictures. It takes about 30 minutes to walk slowly from the starting point to the meadow.

4. It takes about 2 hours to walk the entire way from left to right, including the time for sightseeing and taking photos.

5. I personally think it is the highlight of Sailimu Lake. Even if you can't reach the highest viewing platform on the left, don't miss the mountain and lake view on the right.

There is currently no flow limit at Sailimu Lake. You can buy tickets at the entrance of the scenic area, or you can buy tickets in advance on the mini program.

If you buy tickets online, it is recommended to book tickets in the WeChat applet "Xinjiang Sailimu Lake".

A one-day self-driving ticket is 145 yuan, and a two-day self-driving ticket is 190 yuan.



Please note that the one-day tour refers to 24 hours from the time the ticket is issued! This policy is quite convenient for tourists, as they can enter and exit the scenic area at will within 24 hours; the same applies to the two-day tour, which is 48 hours from the time the ticket is issued.



Tourists can also choose to take the scenic bus to enter the scenic area, and the ticket price is basically the same as self-driving. However, the scenic bus runs very rarely and stops very rarely, so I personally do not recommend it.



The most splendid scenery of Sailimu Lake is from Keleyongzhu to Songshutou.

Since the landscape of Sai Lake is very different on sunny and rainy days, it is recommended to stay one night near Sai Lake and visit the scenic area in the afternoon of the first day and the morning of the second day.

However, accommodation near Sai Lake is very scarce and needs to be booked early



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The tickets were booked on Qunar.com one day in advance. The self-driving ticket valid for one day (within 24 hours) was 141.8/person. After parking the car at the East Gate parking lot, you can exchange the ticket at the self-service machine at the ticket exchange in front of the visitor center. The weather in Sailimu Lake is quite cool, and it is even colder with the wind. Fortunately, we all brought jackets and down jackets. After exchanging the tickets, I bought some bags and miscellaneous food, and officially entered the Sailimu Lake Scenic Area. It is recommended that friends who have a trip to Sailimu Lake should reserve enough time to play. This last tear of the Atlantic Ocean is definitely worth your whole day. There are also places to stay in the scenic area, including hotels, RVs, and yurts. You can choose according to your budget. The overall price is expensive, and the price is average. The conditions are a bit worse.

The beauty of Sailimu Lake lies in two things: first, its size. The lake is dozens of kilometers long, so large that you feel it is not a lake but a sea. Second, it has a different feeling from every angle. Sometimes it looks very clear, sometimes it looks like a gradient color, and sometimes it looks like a deep sapphire blue. There are also swans, flowers by the lake, and sunrise and sunset.

Sayram Lake is the last place favored by the warm and humid air currents from the Atlantic Ocean in Xinjiang. It is said to be "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean". Sayram Lake was called "Pure Sea" in ancient times. The water is clear and transparent, with a transparency of 12 meters. You can drive into Sayram Lake. After buying a ticket, you can go around the lake. It is about 64 kilometers around the lake. We entered from the southeast gate and finally came out from the Guozigou Bridge. Sayram Lake is still worth a visit. You can see beautiful scenery around the lake.

When we went in at noon, we saw sapphire blue in the distance and light blue in the near distance from the north side of the ring road, while the shore looked more like the beach with some green in the blue. At 3 pm, we arrived at the northernmost film and television city stop. At this time, the sun was about to reach its highest point, and the breeze was blowing frequently. We climbed up and looked far away. The ripples seemed to sprinkle a handful of diamonds in the deep blue lake. At about 6 pm, we arrived at the pine tree head stop near the south gate, which was closer to the deep blue of the ocean. The color of the lake is constantly changing with the height of the sunshine, the different angles of viewing the lake, and the amount of clouds over the lake. It is really indescribable, so the hikers specially created a color called Sailimu Lake Blue. The traditional route of the tour: enter the lake from the east gate and tour counterclockwise, and exit the lake area at the south gate Guozigou. You can also stay overnight in the scenic area and get up early the next day to take pictures. The beauty of Saihu Lake cannot be described in words. Even photos and videos cannot fully show her beauty. You should come and see it for yourself.

Sailimu Lake was formerly known as "Pure Sea". It is located in a high mountain basin in the western section of Tianshan Mountains in Bole City, Xinjiang. The lake surface is 2,071 meters above sea level, 30 kilometers long from east to west, 25 kilometers wide from north to south, and covers an area of 453 square kilometers. The lake water is clear and transparent, with a transparency of 12 meters.

Sailimu Lake is called "Sailimu Zhuoer" in Mongolian, which means "lake on the mountain ridge". It is the highest, largest and most beautiful alpine lake in Xinjiang. It is also the last place favored by the warm and humid air currents of the Atlantic Ocean, so it is called "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean".

Although it was not the blooming season for flowers on the lake, I still saw the rare blue ice, which was worth the trip. The blue ice was actually just broken pieces of ice on the lakeside, which reflected a faint blue light through the sunlight. It would be even better if there was a drone to take pictures deep into the lake. There was a place where the ice melted and swans lived peacefully, which was very harmonious.

Sailimu Lake, blue is the soul of its wonderful charm. Extraordinary blue, the sky is blue, the water is azure blue; the azure sky merges into the azure water, that blue, blue that touches the heart, blue that is like a dream, blue that is ethereal, blue that is unforgettable, full of poetry and painting.



Is Sailimu Lake beautiful? I can’t really tell, and I don’t have any other feelings. I just think: it’s really blue.



Sailimu Lake is a blue ode and a blue tribute that makes people intoxicated and reluctant to leave.

The pure sea of the Western Regions, the pearl of the plateau, will see floating ice in April when winter and spring turn, and it will be blue and crystal clear. It is a place that is beautiful in all seasons. In the off-season, you can drive around the lake by yourself, and don't miss the scenic spot Keleyongzhu. If you are lucky, you can see various migratory birds, swans, foxes and other wild animals.

Sailimu Lake is the last place visited by the warm and humid air currents from the Atlantic Ocean in Xinjiang. It is known as the "last tear of the Atlantic Ocean". Sailimu Lake was formerly known as "Pure Sea". It is located in Bole City, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture. The lake water is clear and transparent, with a transparency of 12 meters.

At this time, Sailimu Lake not only has sunshine, rainbows, clouds, lake water, swans, but also wind! The wind is so strong that the lake water is turbulent. Looking across the lake, there is no end, just like the sea. If the wind is not so strong that people can't stand at all, I really want to stay here for a while. Sailimu Lake is the attraction I least expected on this trip, but it gave me the biggest surprise. It is really beautiful, beautiful in the cold wind, beautiful in the vastness.

Sailimu Lake is the most brilliant pearl among the many beautiful scenery in Xinjiang, and is one of the must-see attractions for tourists to northern Xinjiang. Because it is the last place where the warm and humid air currents from the Atlantic Ocean reach, it is known as the "last tear of the Atlantic Ocean".

One of the most cost-effective scenic spots in China, it is very beautiful as long as the weather is good. This year you can drive into the scenic spot by yourself, and the experience is absolutely great.

The azure lake, the many swans, the wild flowers all over the mountain, the dense forest, and the plank road that leads to the high places, everything is so beautiful.

This is the product of the Himalayan orogeny, and is also known as the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean. As its name suggests, there is a kind of blue called "Sailimu Lake Blue"! I have seen the deep blue of the sea and the light blue of Erhai Lake. Sailimu Lake is half mountain and half lake.

I want to recommend this place to everyone. It is really beautiful. In this season, flowers are in full bloom and the grass on both sides of the road is starting to turn green. It is also the largest alpine cold water lake in Xinjiang. The only problem is that the wind is too strong.

Sailimu Lake is the last place visited by the warm and humid air currents from the western ocean, so it is called "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean".

The ice of Sailimu Lake in May has not completely melted. The degree of melting of Sailimu Lake in different sections of the road is different. Some are still completely frozen, some have melted more than half, and some are completely melted. You can see different scenery along the lake. The weather is very good. The ice is blue under the blue sky and white clouds. If you listen carefully by the lake, you can hear the sound of ice melting. That feeling is very wonderful. The highway beside Sailimu Lake is convenient for driving to Sailimu Lake. The view is wide. There are pine forests and grasslands on both sides of the road. It should be another scene in summer, with green grass and wild flowers everywhere. The color of the lake is different because of the different depths. The color also changes from deep to shallow, showing different degrees of blue. Every year, thousands of swans fly from faraway Siberia to Sailimu Lake and reproduce here. Sailimu Lake is also a star-chasing resort, and you can see stars all over the sky at night.

Legend has it that Sayram Lake is the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean. I don't understand what it means, but it is a compliment for sure. It is deep, restrained, and inclusive. It has lakes, grasslands, springs, canyons, forests, and everything else. It is absolutely perfect.

Sailimu Lake is called the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean. You will not want to leave after you arrive. If you go there in summer, it is strongly recommended to walk slowly along the lake, look at the blue sky, snow-capped mountains, green grass, listen to the lake water hitting the shore, insects chirping, birds singing and laughter. In autumn, there is a large yellow meadow on the west side. Going deep into the lake to explore the edge and looking back at the lake, you will find that the large lake surface has become a line sandwiched between the grassland and the snow-capped mountains. You can get off at any stop on the scenic circular driveway, and each place has different scenery. It is recommended to stay on the meadow on the west side for a while.

The scenery is beautiful, the combination of snow-capped mountains, grasslands and lakes is great. Even though the grass hadn't grown when I went there, it still felt spectacular. You can imagine how beautiful the scene would be if the mountains were covered with flowers. I will go there again if I have the chance.

If the previous trips were all about evoking childhood memories, then Sailimu Lake completely crushed my childhood memories! Why don't I remember this lake being so beautiful? (Maybe it was always cloudy and rainy when I came here when I was a child, so the weather is still a very important factor) Ms. Yao's figure and temperament are so beautiful that I 🍋🍋🍋 I stood by the lake like a fairy descending to earth, and I screamed

The whole lake is very big. You can drive the park car in to circle the lake, or you can take a centralized bus. The further you go, the more beautiful it is. Although the first stop at the entrance is so beautiful that you can't speak... The water is very clear, and the real gradient color from near to far makes you extremely comfortable... and amazed...

Although the sun was extremely bright, the temperature at noon was still chilly at just over 20 degrees. Sitting by the lake and enjoying the breeze, the words "We are by the lake on the prairie" kept repeating in my mind.

You need to take a shuttle bus to tour the scenic area. The routes starting from the East Gate include Moon Bay, Santai Grassland, Film and Television City, Dianjiangtai, Swan Leshui and other stations. The shuttle bus travels along the wide and straight road by the lake. In the distance, white snow-capped mountains are dotted in the Tianshan Mountains that stretch for thousands of miles. The azure blue lake at the foot of the mountain reflects the blue sky and white clouds, and the tall yellow grass is connected to the lake. Nature, the best colorist, makes this place unique.

If you have time, you can go and see it, but if you are short on time, you can give it up.

Sailimu Lake is the highest, largest and most beautiful alpine lake in Xinjiang. It is also the last place favored by the warm and humid air currents of the Atlantic Ocean, so it is called "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean". In spring and summer, you can see the natural landscape of heavy rain in the west of Sailimu Lake and sunny weather in the east of the lake. You can see a clear rainfall dividing line in Sailimu Lake. The fir forests in the west of the line are lush and green, while the vegetation in the east of the line is only sparse grass.

The ticket for Sailimu Lake is 70 yuan, the round trip bus is 75 yuan, and the one-way bus is 45 yuan. According to the guide, the northeast line (East Gate-North Gate) is 30 yuan, and the north-south line (North Gate-South Gate) is 55 yuan. It is estimated that the scenic spot has cancelled this segmented ticket system for the interval bus. The scenic spot here banned private cars from driving in last year, but it is said that it is still possible now, but it costs 200 yuan per person, which is not cheap. In addition, you can also rent a battery car in the scenic area to drive in, but there is a long queue in front of the processing window. I asked the staff and learned that there are no cars at present, and I need to wait for others to drive back. Considering that time is not enough, I gave up and decided to take the scenic area's interval bus to visit. Sailimu Lake is 70 kilometers around the lake, and the lake surface is 2073 meters above sea level. The interval bus is divided into two sections, one is from the East Gate to the North Gate (Northeast Line), and the other is from the North Gate to the South Gate (North-South Line). There are several stops in the middle, and you can get on and off freely.

Special emphasis: the shuttle bus is not a loop! That is, there is no shuttle bus between the South Gate and the East Gate! Therefore, for tourists who come here by car, they obviously have to go back from the South Gate to the North Gate, then from the North Gate to the East Gate, and finally leave the scenic area from the East Gate. This is really a bummer! How much time will it take to go back and forth for half a circle?

Based on this, we follow other people's experience and preview first and select the key points! That is, after entering the scenic area, don't rush to get off the bus, take the bus directly from the East Gate to the North Gate, and then transfer from the North Gate to the South Gate, so that you can preview the scenery of the entire route in advance. Finally, after arriving at the South Gate, turn around and return, choose a few targeted points to get off the bus to take photos and play, and finally exit from the East Gate. Unless you have a whole day, you can play as you like.

The northeast line of the shuttle bus starts from the East Gate Visitor Center and passes through Moon Bay, Santai Grassland, Borhan Mountain, Water Beach and other stations. The whole journey is 25 kilometers. In addition, it is best to choose a window seat on the left side of the shuttle bus, because the lake is on the left side of the direction of the car. The scenery of Sayram Lake is indeed well-deserved. As soon as you come in, you will feel bright. The lake water is intoxicatingly blue! Surrounded by mountains. It’s a pity that there is no snow on the mountains now in early August. It’s past 5 pm now, which is equivalent to more than 3 pm in the mainland. The sun is very hot, and the lake evaporates a lot, so the air is not very transparent and looks a little foggy. We plan to rush back to Santai Grassland after 9 pm to watch the sunset. It is said that this is the best place to watch the sunset.

Transfer to the shuttle bus from the North Gate to the South Gate and continue on your journey! The shuttle bus passes through the Film and Television City, Khan Bay, Dianjiangtai, Swan Water, Xihai Grassland, Kele Yongzhu, Jinhua Zihui and other stations, and finally arrives at the terminal station Songshutou (South Gate), a total of 39 kilometers. Entering the North-South Line, you can clearly feel that the scenery here is different. There is nothing but stones on the opposite mountain, showing its rugged beauty!

Sailimu Lake is the highest and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang.



Sailimu Lake is located on the northern slope of Tianshan Mountain, which is the windward slope. The northwest wind from the Atlantic Ocean carries a lot of water vapor. When it reaches the foot of Tianshan Mountain, it encounters the mountain barrier, so the water vapor condenses and produces precipitation.



In other words, Sailimu Lake on the north slope is the last place where the warm and humid air currents from the Atlantic Ocean can reach.



Therefore, Sailimu Lake is called "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean".



Sailimu Lake Scenic Area is very large. You could drive around it before, but now it is not allowed. You must take the scenic area bus or rent an electric car provided by the scenic area.



The east gate and south gate of the scenic area are both next to the highway. This section of highway is actually part of the ring road around Sailimu Lake.



In other words, the highway from the East Gate to the South Gate is outside the scenic area, while the roads in other directions are within the scenic area.



Usually tourists get off the highway at the Sailimu Lake exit and arrive at the East Gate. From the East Gate, take the shuttle bus to the North Gate, and then transfer to the shuttle bus to the South Gate.

Sailimu Lake, known as "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean", is the most beautiful scenic spot of this trip, even comparable to Qinghai Lake. The scenic spot has beautiful scenery and complete supporting facilities. Moreover, because it has just been developed, there are not many tourists, so you can deeply experience the beauty of the scenic spot. The essence of Sailimu Lake lies in the "Keleyongzhu-South Gate" section. It is recommended to spend most of your time in this section. The best time to visit Sailimu Lake should be from June to July every year. That season is when the grass is green and the scenery is more beautiful. If you go to Sailimu Lake in October, you can only see the withered and yellow grassland, but this does not affect the experience of visiting the entire scenic spot.

A lake high in the mountains

Good quiet

She is white

Bathing in low clouds

Wash away the worldly troubles



In the eyes

Beautiful and picturesque

Holy and magnificent

Glacial lake filled with tranquility



Until the blue of Sailimu Lake

A gift to nature of an irrevocable soul

Condensed into the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean

If you rent a car, there are only 40 cars in the whole scenic area, and we waited for more than two hours. One side of the window is for renting cars, and the other side is for returning cars. If there is no car returned, you have to wait at the window, so if it is your turn to sign the agreement and deliver it, you will have a car. The car can actually be used for 4 and a half hours. The place where you hand over the car will tell you how to go around the lake. There are 4 40-yard speed measurement places along the way (but we actually only saw 2). Where there is no speed measurement, we drove at about 100, and then we need to stop to play in the beautiful places, so it takes about 4 and a half hours to complete the tour.

Sailimu Lake, the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean, is nature's grace to Xinjiang! It is really super super super beautiful. The water of Sailimu Lake presents different colors due to different depths. The water temperature is a bit bitingly cold. Playing in the water under the strong sunlight is really an experience of ice and fire! The lake is surrounded by mountains in the middle, and the valley on one side is covered with plateau spruce, so that you will not feel lack of oxygen even at high altitudes!

The scenic area is really large. If you travel by car, you can also choose to camp nearby, which is also a very good experience.

The scenery is grand, the lake is clear, and it is as broad as the sea. Bring a few dresses with you, as this is a place where blockbuster movies are made. It is suitable for a whole day of fun, taking beautiful photos in the early morning and evening, and finding a small pavilion at noon to have a good sleep in the sea breeze. That is so comfortable!