Departure from Urumqi｜Bosten Lake Circular Route Guide

🌈Hi, I am Yi Yi's mom who loves traveling and taking kids out. The first stop in Southern Xinjiang: Bosten Lake, half desert and half lake. I fell in love with this place because of the seagulls. It really rivals Sayram Lake~ Check out the detailed circular route guide here👇

✅Departure from Urumqi:
Urumqi → Jinsha Beach → Luoxia Bay → Fishing Boats Singing at Dusk → Haixin Mountain → Egret Island → Peacock Beach → Dahekou → Korla

✅Departure from Korla:
Korla → Lotus Lake → Egret Island → Haixin Mountain → Fishing Boats Singing at Dusk → Jinsha Beach → Silver Sand Beach → Dahekou → Peacock Beach → Highway 206 → Korla

💰Jinsha Beach 35 RMB/person
▪️We started from Urumqi and navigated directly to Jinsha Beach‼️ Remember to buy tickets at the visitor center first, then drive straight into the scenic area. The vast reeds shine golden under the sunlight, and standing on the boardwalk for photos is very photogenic📸

▪️The flocks of seagulls by the beach are very enthusiastic. You can hold naan bread and take photos with the seagulls, capturing the moment of feeding~ The seagulls fly up into the sky together every once in a while, as if summoned. The scene is so beautiful. The sand is very fine, and there are water entertainment activities, perfect for taking kids out.

💰Dahekou 35 RMB/person
▪️There is a large sandy area inside that charges separately, but you can also feed seagulls at the pier and free beach. The scenic area has relatively complete facilities and is crowded...

🔛There are many free parking areas along the circular lake road, all with great scenery. The desert off-road vehicle experience at the Fishing Boats Singing at Dusk parking area costs 150 RMB/person. The seagulls at Egret Island are a bit shy; if you want to capture feeding moments, it’s recommended to take photos inside the scenic area.

⚠️Many people say the road condition to Haixin Mountain is bad. We drove a sedan, so we didn’t go in. Please drive safely.

⚠️Many shops at parking spots are closed, so prepare bottled water and snacks in advance; there is a big temperature difference between morning and evening, down jackets are a must✅

Post by Hazel.Moore$58 | Oct 23, 2025