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Sayram Lake Tourism Area
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2021

Sayram Lake Tourism Area

博尔塔拉蒙古自治州赛里木湖景区

Xinjiang, Bortala4.5Designated 2021·44.5906°N, 81.2434°E
Ticket Price
CNY 70 (self-drive fee CNY 75 extra)
Duration
3 hours
Rating
4.5 / 5.0
Designated
2021

About Sayram Lake Tourism Area

One of Xinjiang's most beautiful alpine lakes, Sayram shimmers in deep blue amid Tianshan meadows, drawing photographers, cyclists, and hikers to its high, windswept shores.

Highlights

'Last tear of the Atlantic' alpine sapphire lake on the Tianshan; vast blue waters, flower meadows and swans, with ring-road driving and camping.

Suggested Route

Drive the about 90 km ring road stopping at viewing points (East, South, West, North); allow half a day to a full day.

Food & Lodging

Try Xinjiang lamb and yogurt; stay at lakeside yurts or camps

Facilities

or Bole.
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 Bortala; ~90 km from Bole / ~110 km from Yining; G30 Expressway encircles lake; nearest airport Yining (~120 km); no metro/HSR.

Reservation

Advance online reservation recommended via official platform; self-drive requires online booking; real-name entry.

Ticket Price

CNY 70 (≈ $9.7) (self-drive fee CNY 75 (≈ $10) extra)

Address

Xinjiangweiwuer Autonomous Region Boertalamenggu Autonomous Prefecture Bole City

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
博尔塔拉蒙古自治州赛里木湖景区

新疆维吾尔自治区博尔塔拉蒙古自治州博乐市

Xinjiangweiwuer Autonomous Region Boertalamenggu Autonomous Prefecture Bole City

44.5906, 81.2434

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