The Urumqi Sayram Lake travel guide mainly includes transportation, tour routes, accommodation, dining, and scenic area fees, among other aspects.?
I. Transportation?
Self-driving: Starting from Urumqi, drive along G30 highway to Sayram Lake, which takes about 5 hours in total.?
. Self-driving tourists should note that during the peak tourist season, there will be many tourists and vehicles. It is recommended to choose a route with less traffic to avoid congestion.?
Public transportation: Tourists can take a bus or train from Urumqi to Yining, and then take the scenic area shuttle bus to enter the lake area after getting off at the Sayram Lake stop. The shuttle bus fee is 60 yuan/person.?
II. Tour Routes?
Self-driving around the lake: It is recommended to circumnavigate Sayram Lake clockwise, as this direction is closer to the lake and has better lighting. In the morning, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery with frontal lighting at Songshutou. In the afternoon, you can enjoy the frontal lighting scenery between the North Gate and the East Gate.?
. It is also recommended to circumnavigate the lake counterclockwise, as the visual effect is better, especially during sunrise, when you can enjoy the pink sunrise illuminating the golden mountains near the entrance.?
Must-visit spots:?
S-shaped Curve: It is a landmark scenery of Sayram Lake, with majestic snowy mountains in the background. It is an excellent spot for photos.?
Waterfront Beach: Often inhabited by swans, it is romantic for photos and you may encounter elegant swans.?
Moon Bay: Enter from the East Gate and walk along the boardwalk to the lakeside. You can see the snowy mountains, grasslands, windmills, and the 3600-meter-high main peak on the east shore of Sayram Lake. The scenery is magnificent.?
Lighthouse: It is also a good place for photos. You can stop and take a photo with the lighthouse.?
III. Accommodation?
Inside the scenic area: Sayram Lake offers hotels (with higher-priced view rooms), RV campsites, yurts, and other accommodation options. You can also bring your own tent for camping.?
Outside the scenic area:?
High-quality hotel apartments, distinctive homestays, yurts, and more nearby.?
Bole is 2 hours away from Sayram Lake by car, with many accommodation options.?
Yining is 2.5 hours away from Sayram Lake by car. If your subsequent itinerary is towards Urumqi, you can consider it.?
IV. Dining?
Inside the scenic area: There are restaurants, but prices will be slightly higher than outside. It is recommended to bring your own food or plan dining in advance.?
Local specialties: The cuisine near Sayram Lake is mainly Xinjiang cuisine, including whole roasted sheep, hand-grabbed rice, roasted stuffed buns, mutton kebabs, etc.?
V. Scenic Area Fees?
Tickets: The ticket price for the Sayram Lake scenic area is 70 yuan/person (excluding shuttle buses), and self-driving tourists need to pay 145 yuan/person.?
Other fees: Projects such as rainbow slides, horse and camel rides, drone photography, and helicopter air tours require additional payment.?
In summary, the Urumqi Sayram Lake travel guide covers transportation, tour routes, accommodation, dining, and scenic area fees, among other aspects. I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to Sayram Lake.?