The dreamy White Sand Lake in Southern Xinjiang is half white sand and half blue lake

Xinjiang has two White Sand Lakes, one in Altay of Northern Xinjiang, and one in Kashgar (Taxkorgan) of Southern Xinjiang. The White Sand Lake in Southern Xinjiang is the prelude to the Pamir Plateau. Here, you encounter the pure blue💙 Walking into the White Sand Lake, on one side is the famous Kongur Peak, and on the other is the White Sand Mountain covered with silver sand. The snow mountain, White Sand Mountain, and White Sand Lake reflect each other, enchanting the heart❤ . 📑Name: Taxkorgan White Sand Lake, also known as Chakrak Lake 📍Location: Bulungkol Township, Akto County, Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang 🍃Best season to visit: May to September ⏳Suggested duration of visit: 1~2 hours . 🔹White Sand Lake The ultimate song of wind and sand has created the 'minimalist style' landscape of White Sand Lake: only the pristine sand and pure water. Looking around, there are only two colors, blue and white, simply too dreamy❗ The lake water is pure and crystal clear, like a blue jewel💎 on the Pamir Plateau The lakeside white sand❄ is as white and delicate as snowflakes, with fine grains of sand flowing through the fingers, echoing the stories of the years The color of the lake surface changes unpredictably with the weather, sometimes dark blue, sometimes emerald green, making the lake and mountains seem like an oil painting🎨 Eight hundred miles of flowing sand, three thousand miles of weak water depth, the mountain breeze dances lightly with the fine sand on the serene lake surface, a romantic entanglement of soft sand and clear water, as if echoing the journey of Tang Sanzang and his disciples to the West in search of scriptures... It is said that the 'Flowing Sand River' described in 'Journey to the West' is right here . 🌈Scenery around White Sand Lake｜🔻 🔹White Sand Mountain Completely covered with silver sand, White Sand Mountain is pure and soft, like white silk scattered in the distance. It is said that when strong winds blow, White Sand Mountain makes a sound, hence it is also known as 'Singing Sand Mountain'. Under the blue sky and white clouds, the distant White Sand Mountain is reflected in the White Sand Lake, the clear lake water mirrors the white sand mountain, blending reality with illusion, like a fairyland 🔹Kongur Tagh With an altitude of 7530 meters, it is the second highest peak of the Kunlun Mountains. The snow-capped mountains are towering and stretch across the sky, majestic and magnificent. The mountain top is perennially snow-covered, like the hat worn by the herdsmen, which is the origin of the name 'Kongur Tagh' (meaning 'white hat') . 💙Handy tips｜🔻 1⃣The ultraviolet rays are quite strong on the plateau, and the sandstorms are also significant, so it is recommended to bring sunglasses, scarves, and masks 2⃣If you want to walk around the lake, wearing suitable hiking shoes that are comfortable would be better 3⃣The altitude of White Sand Lake is quite high - 3300 meters, try not to engage in strenuous exercise to avoid altitude sickness~ . When you come to White Sand Lake, everyone's inner world seems to be purified. White Sand Lake