Salt Lake Scenery

🌊 Xinjiang Salt Lake｜Urumqi's Wonderland-Level Sunset! Stunningly Breathtaking Warning

✨ Xinjiang's Little Sky Mirror! White Salt Flats + Pink Sunset Clouds = Divine Combo
Who says Urumqi has no sea? This salt lake is directly beautiful enough to be wallpaper!

📍Address: Yantian Third Road, Dabancheng District
⏰Opening Hours:
Peak Season (April-October) 10:00-20:30
Off Season (November-March) 10:00-19:00

🌇Must-Visit Time:
17:00-20:00 (Summer)
At this time, the salt lake looks like a spilled palette, and the sunset clouds dye the entire lake surface pink and purple, creating an amazing mirror effect!

📸Popular Photo Spots:
1️⃣ "Sky Mirror" Central Area
Take off your shoes and walk into the salt lake; the best time to shoot is when the water just covers your ankles! It’s recommended to wear a bright-colored dress and capture the moment when the skirt flutters as you turn around.
2️⃣ Sunset Viewing Platform
At the end of the wooden boardwalk on the west side of the scenic area, you can frame the salt lake, Tianshan Mountains, and sunset all in one shot.

💡Tested Tips:
▪️Bring wet wipes! Salt crystals on your skin can cause itching.
▪️The scenic area's small train costs 30 RMB/person, but you can actually walk 15 minutes to the core area.
▪️Drones are allowed (advance registration required).
▪️The last shuttle bus departs at 19:30, don’t miss it.

🚗Transportation Guide:
Self-drive: About 1.5 hours from downtown Urumqi
Bus: Take the Dabancheng line from Urumqi Station to Salt Lake Station

⚠️Special Notes:
The salt layer is sharp! Be careful walking barefoot.
No food or drinks available inside the scenic area, bring your own snacks and water.
Sun protection! Sun protection! Sun protection!

🌌Seeing the sky filled with sunset clouds will truly move you to tears...