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Baisha (White Sand) Lake Tourism Area
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2017

Baisha (White Sand) Lake Tourism Area

兵团十师185团白沙湖景区

Xinjiang, AltayDesignated 2017·43.5814°N, 87.4498°E
Ticket Price
Peak CNY 50/Off-peak CNY 30
Duration
3 to 5 hours
Designated
2017

About Baisha (White Sand) Lake Tourism Area

On Xinjiang's desert frontier, Baisha Lake is a tranquil lake ringed by white sand, dunes and birch forest, celebrated as a desert mirror and a symbol of the region's reclamation.

Highlights

Desert 'mirror' lake ringed by sand and high-latitude forest; the 'Northwest of the Northwest' monument and birch forest with frontier culture.

Suggested Route

Enter and walk the lakeside boardwalk around Baisha Lake, then the nearby Northwest-of-Northwest monument and birch forest; allow 2-3 hours.

Food & Lodging

Try 185th Regiment farm produce and lamb; stay at the 185th Regiment guesthouse or Habahe county.

Facilities

Restrooms
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June to September (warm season) or winter for snow activities

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

External booking links. Prices may vary.

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Opening Hours

Peak season: 8:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:30-17:00. Boat tours operate during daylight hours.

Getting There

In 185th Regiment, 10th XPCC, Altay (border with Kazakhstan); ~230 km from Altay city; drive via G216; nearest airport Altay (~230 km); no metro/HSR.

Reservation

Advance online reservation recommended via official platform; real-name entry; border-area access limits.

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 50 (≈ $7.0)/Off-peak CNY 30 (≈ $4.2)

Address

Xinjiangaleitaidi District Habahe County 185tuan

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
兵团十师185团白沙湖景区

新疆阿勒泰地区哈巴河县185团

Xinjiangaleitaidi District Habahe County 185tuan

43.5814, 87.4498

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