White Sand Lake also has blue ice! Breathtakingly beautiful!

Unexpectedly, visiting the White Sand Mountain-White Sand Lake Scenic Area in winter brings new surprises. The ice-covered White Sand Lake is like a dream island. Under the sunlight, it is dazzlingly blue, strikingly blue. The lake surface is cut into pieces like a puzzle. The beauty is breathtaking. The whole world suddenly falls silent. Listen carefully. It is the slight crisp cracking sound of walking on the ice. At this moment, White Sand Lake made me understand the meaning of eternal existence. 🛬【Travel Guide】: 1. You can fly drones here, and the photos are stunning! 2. Best time to view blue ice: December to February of the following year 3. Wear non-slip shoes! In winter, the temperature is minus 1.20 degrees, be sure to bring hats, gloves, etc. 4. Be careful when walking on the ice

South Xinjiang | Exploring the Mystery of the "Monster" in Karakul Lake

I finally arrived at the other side of the Anywhere Door, Karakul Lake. Karakul Lake is a typical plateau lake, with an average altitude of about 3,560 meters. The "Father of Glaciers," Muztagh Ata, stands to the east of the lake, while the winding Sarikol mountain range lies to the west. Karakul Lake is like a pearl of the plateau, nestled between the blue sky, white clouds, glaciers, and snow-capped mountains. With the changing winds, it can be as calm as water or as choppy as the sea. Under the sunlight, the reflection of Muztagh Ata in Karakul Lake makes the healing scenery even more picturesque. 📖The Legend of Karakul Lake Karakul Lake is also known as the "Color-changing Lake" because its water changes color with the seasons and time. Legend has it that the color changes are due to a monster in the lake, and this legend has been around for over a thousand years. The Tang Dynasty monk Xuanzang passed by here on his pilgrimage, calling it the "Great Dragon Pool" where a giant Jiao (a mythical dragon-like creature) lurks. There is still no real explanation for the mystery of the monster, and this mysterious place keeps many tourists coming back with endless fantasies. Karakul Lake is 200 kilometers from Kashgar, and the journey passes through the Baishe Lake scenic area, taking about four hours by car. Classic one-day tour route: Baishe Lake ➡️ Muztagh Ata ➡️ Karakul Lake 🎫Ticket: 45 ⌚️Opening hours: 10:00-20:00 📍Address: Karakul Lake Scenic Area, Bulungkol Township, Akto County, Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang

Xinjiang | Discover the secrets of the Aoyi Takte Red Valley in Southern Xinjiang's Pamir Plateau

It's true that every landscape in Southern Xinjiang is stunning! ⛰️ You must visit the Aoyi Takte Red Valley!! It's absolutely incredible! It feels like viewing the colorful Danxia landforms, but even more mysterious, and you can step into the entire mountain, surrounded by the red hills. This spot is so off the beaten path, there are hardly any tourists. 🔴 The whole Red Valley is very "red," characterized by Yardang landforms. It is constantly sculpted by the forces of nature, water, and wind, creating bizarrely shaped mountains. If you keep walking inside, it feels like you could go on for a long time... It was too hot in the summer, so we only stayed for about half an hour~ - 🚗 Sharing our Southern Xinjiang chartered car itinerary: Day1⃣️: Kashgar—Aoyi Takte Glacier Park—Aoyi Takte Red Mountain—Baisha Lake Day2⃣️: Ancient Stone City—Panlong Valley Road—Bandier Blue Lake—Taxkorgan Day3⃣️: Muztagh Ata Glacier Park—Karakul Lake—Kashgar

10-Day Quality Tour of Southern Xinjiang's Small Circuit

Autumn in Xinjiang offers more than just the 'best of autumn scenery' in Northern Xinjiang's Kanas; Southern Xinjiang also boasts landscapes that are no less beautiful than those of Kanas. 90% of China's Populus euphratica trees are in Xinjiang And 90% of Xinjiang's Populus euphratica are in Southern Xinjiang!! Every golden October) The Tarim River turns into a fairy-tale world as far as the eye can see, a golden expanse...... A must-visit to appreciate the Populus euphratica forest Luntai Tarim Populus euphratica Forest Xinjiang's largest original Populus euphratica forest park, where the strong autumn winds tint the forest with shades of yellow and red. The stubborn and poignant Populus euphratica trees in the Tarim River, and the vintage train traveling along the tracks through the golden forest, are incredibly dreamy. Loulan Village A paradise that encompasses desert, lakes, Populus euphratica forests, and grasslands. Here, one can appreciate the golden quality of natural landscapes such as the desert Tarim River and Populus euphratica trees, as well as experience the folk customs of the Loulan people. Hulu Island Populus euphratica Forest A niche Populus euphratica forest landscape, a bend in the lower reaches of the Tarim River offers a bird's-eye view of a lake shaped like a gourd. In this desert oasis, the Populus euphratica trees grow along the bank like spirits. Sha Yan Zhou An area that combines wetland Populus euphratica, Gobi Populus euphratica, desert Populus euphratica, and water Populus euphratica into a comprehensive cultural landscape for holiday tourism, featuring Populus euphratica, the Tarim River, lakes (reservoirs), wetlands, waterbirds (sand geese), nomadic (sheep herding), and wildlife. 10-Day Southern Xinjiang Route Recommendation D1: Kashgar - Airport drop-off D2: Kashgar - White Sand Lake - Karakul Lake - Taxkorgan D3: Taxkorgan - Panlong Ancient Path - Jinhua Beach Stone City - Kashgar D4: Kashgar - Kashgar Old Town - Mosque - Xiangfei Tomb - Kashgar D5: Kashgar - Shache Ancient City - Hotan D6: Hotan - Yulong River - Desert Highway - Aksu D7: Aksu - Luntai Populus euphratica Forest - Luntai D8: Luntai - Loulan Village - Hejing D9: Hejing - Bosten Lake - Urumqi D10: Urumqi - Airport drop-off Tips for Traveling in Southern Xinjiang 1. Pay attention to sun protection! Wear long-sleeved clothing as much as possible to avoid direct exposure of the skin to the sun 2. Most of the ethnic minorities in Southern Xinjiang are simple and enthusiastic, and the overall environment is very safe, with public security being more reliable than you might imagine 3. Xinjiang is a place where ethnic minorities live, and Southern Xinjiang is an area with a dense population of ethnic minorities. When you arrive in Southern Xinjiang, try to 'do as the Romans do' to avoid unpleasant travel experiences 4. There are deserts in Southern Xinjiang with strong ultraviolet rays, so bring sun protection clothing if possible to avoid sunburn

Bai Sha Lake, Bai Sha Mountain, isn't this the perfect wallpaper?

South Xinjiang's Bai Sha Lake and Bai Sha Mountain are truly beautiful, completely unedited, just like a wallpaper. In October, the wind is strong, and it's cold, but the scenery is really good.

Taking Xiaoye to Xinjiang | Self-driving tour in Taxian (Part 1)

| Self-driving tour in Taxian (Part 1). Day 1 Kashgar City——Oyitake Red Mountain Valley (Bubble Canyon)——Bai Sha Lake——Gong Geer Jiubie Peak——Ka Lake (Mustag Peak)——Ta He Man Wetland——Taxian 🔴Oyitake Red Mountain Valley 🎫 No ticket The place recommended by the brother who delivered the car from the rental company, the wild spot has not been fully developed, it is the necessary way to Bai Sha Lake on National Highway 314. 🧭Navigate to Oyitake Red Mountain Valley, after arriving, it is on the right hand side, there is a parking lot🅿️ on the left side a few hundred meters ahead, when you stop, you can cross the road along the guardrail outside🔙, there is a tin fence at the entrance. The scenery of Oyitake Red Mountain Valley is as its name suggests, it is a Yadan landform that has experienced vicissitudes of life. What is unique is that it is all red here. 📷Very photogenic, it is a unique cool style. Shooting with a drone is even more shocking! 🔴Bai Sha Lake 🎫 No ticket The shocking beauty of tranquility! But it depends very much on the weather. When we just arrived, the wind direction caused a fog, and after a while, the wind stopped, the weather was clear, lucky and too beautiful! The blue sky, the blue lake, set off against the white sand, snow mountain🏔️, unspeakably beautiful! Looking far and near, countless angles are beautiful, you can walk on the plank road to the lake, and take pictures with the exhausted cattle. 🔴Ta He Man Wetland 🎫No ticket Surprising! I thought that the grass was gradually yellow and the scenery was slightly worse. Who knew that this kind of green and yellow transition formed a beautiful picture like an oil painting! The vast wetland grassland, the exhausted cattle quietly eating grass, occasionally two horses walking, more vivid and beautiful than painting! 🔴Ice Mountain's Guest Song and Dance Restaurant It is worthy of being the most popular in Taxian. The Tajik brothers and sisters often make us feel confused and feel like we are abroad. The restaurant atmosphere is top-notch, decoration, atmosphere, price and taste are all very good! ‼️Who says that southern Xinjiang only has humanities, this scenery does not let northern Xinjiang, is already preparing for the next time!

The blue ice and white sand lake in winter are breathtakingly beautiful

White Sand Lake is frozen in winter, the blue ice is dreamy and really too beautiful! The experience of walking on the ice surface will make you unforgettable for a long time. Sometimes the wind here is very strong, sometimes it's very cold, but it's worth it! It has snowed these days, the road from Kashgar is a bit difficult, but it's no problem to drive slowly! Go for it, this place is really worth it!

8-day tour of Southern Xinjiang with an average cost of 4000+ travel guide

🌸🏞️Xinjiang, a beautiful fairyland waiting for you to explore! 🌸🏞️ ✈️A trip to Pamir, let's feel the poetic four seasons of Xinjiang together. Every year in March and April, the apricot blossoms in Xinjiang bloom, and the romantic spring in southern Xinjiang will give you a different feeling. 📅Itinerary: 8️⃣days and 7️⃣nights 🚗Tour: 2-6 people local pure play mini group 💰Cost: 4k+ (including accommodation and transportation) ⏰Travel time: mid-March to early April 2024 🗺Route: Enter from Urumqi and exit from Kashgar, no round trip 🔥Highlights: Drone aerial photography + desert exploration + hiking in the Grand Canyon + walking in the ancient city of Kashgar 🌟Scenic spot highlights analysis🌟: ✔️Bai Sha Lake: The white desert and the blue lake complement each other, as if in a fairyland. ✔️Bandir Lake: High gorge and flat lake, the lake is like a sapphire, surrounded by mountains, beautiful. ✔️Kashgar Old City: Colored mud walls, brick walls, round arches and colored doors and windows, simple and beautiful, an excellent place for shooting. ✔️Muztagh Volcano: Dozens of dormant volcanoes are scattered, with different shapes, spectacular. ✔️Tal Township: The apricot blossoms on the Pamir Plateau are brilliantly blooming, like a poem and painting. ✔️ Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon: The melting snow in the red sandstone layer cuts out a strange and mysterious red canyon. 🚗Route sharing🚗: 🌄Day 1: Departure place-Urumqi 🌄Day 2: Urumqi- Luobu Village-Korla 🌄Day 3: Korla-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Aksu 🌄Day 4: Aksu-Kashgar Old City-Kashgar 🌄Day 5: Kashgar-Muztagh Volcano-Bai Sha Lake Panorama-Taxian 🌄Day 6: Taxian- Panlong Ancient Road-Bandir Lake-Tal Township Apricot Blossom 🌄Day 7: Tal Township-Kashgar 🌄Day 8: Kashgar 🎉This trip will leave you unforgettable memories, you can organize your travel experience into a wonderful travel note, and share it with others! 🌟😄✨

Autumn Tour in Xinjiang (51) "Bai Sha Lake"

The plateau pearl - Bai Sha Lake, Bai Sha Lake, a national 5A level tourist attraction, is located in Bulunkou Township, Akto County, Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, on the Pamir Plateau. Bai Sha Lake, at an altitude of 3300 meters, is located at the foot of the southwestern part of the Gonggeer Mountain, surrounded by mountains on three sides. The calm water surface is a paradise for birds, and the underwater is a paradise for fish. It is said that this is the Bai Sha Mountain and Liu Sha River where Tang Monk tamed Sandy in "Journey to the West". Bai Sha Lake - the deep blue lake water, unpredictable, the silver-white sand mountain, the distant snow mountain..., away from the dust, beautiful and magnificent,, Departing from Kashgar, take a day tour bus, pass through the border inspection station - China-Pakistan Friendship Highway - Hongshan Kou - Oytag Glacier, and return to the ancient city of Kashgar in the evening,

It's the legendary Quicksand River

About 200 kilometers along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway from Kashgar to Taxkorgan, there is a blue lake at an altitude of 3300 meters, surrounded by white sand mountains like snowflakes, known as White Sand Lake. It is said that this is the Quicksand River in Journey to the West.

Heading west, experience the stunning scenery on the Pamir Plateau

The journey from Kashgar to Taxkorgan, the appearance of the White Sand Lake, also kicks off the scenic journey. The official name of White Sand Lake is "Chakrak Lake", locals also call it "Bulunkou Lake", in fact, it is Bulun Reservoir. In 2012, due to the construction of the Gez River Hydropower Station and damming, it eventually turned into a 44 square kilometer water surface, it is also the first of the 11 reservoirs on the Gez River. 🌟Highlights: The surface of White Sand Lake is like a mirror, the sand mountain white sand is like snow, in the distance are the continuous snow mountains, the snow light shines on the White Sand Lake, the White Sand Lake reflects the White Sand Mountain, the three reflect each other, the same color up and down, both illusion and reality. The color of the water surface of White Sand Lake varies under different weather conditions, and the lake and mountain scenery is like an oil painting. ✨Tips: White Sand Lake has two viewing areas, not far apart, the one closer to Kashgar is suitable for distant viewing, the one closer to Taxkorgan is suitable for seeing the white sand, you can take pictures along the way, the scenery is beautiful, but you can't stop the car. 🎫Ticket Information: Cars can only be parked in the two parking lots on the side of the road, the entrance fee is 40 yuan per person, a plank road has been built by the lake, you can go down to the lake, continue to walk towards Taxkorgan there is a free viewing area, with a wide view, and no ticket is required! ⭐️Karakul Lake: Continuing from White Sand Lake towards Taxkorgan is the lake, it is located at the foot of "Father of Glaciers" Mustag Peak, because the lake water is deep and dark, hence the name "Karakul", which means black lake in Kirghiz, at an altitude of about 3600 meters. The lake water is surrounded by mountains, the lakeside is rich in water and grass, often there are Kirghiz herders grazing here. On a clear day, the blue water reflects the silver peaks, the lake and mountain scenery is integrated, the scenery is poetic and picturesque. Here, you can get a close view of Mustag Peak, Gongger Peak, Gongger Jiubie Peak, these three are all over 7000 meters above sea level, they are the iconic snow mountains of the Pamir Plateau. ✅Karakul Lake also requires a ticket, 50 yuan per person. 🚉Travel Strategy: The two lakes are the main attractions from Kashgar to Taxkorgan, you can take a car from Kashgar to Taxkorgan, get off halfway, but it is very inconvenient, it is best to drive by yourself, or join a one-day/two-day tour group in Kashgar.

The shining pearl on the Pamir Plateau - Baisha Lake

Baisha Lake Scenic Area is a national 5A tourist attraction, located in the northwest border of Altay region in Xinjiang, about 2.5 kilometers away from the China-Kazakhstan border. It is about 200 kilometers away from Kashgar city, and is located in the Karakoram range at an altitude of about 3300 meters. The white sand mountains in the area are scattered here like white snowflakes. Baisha Lake, also known as Kakrak Lake, includes all the landforms of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang, with desert, river, forest, grassland, wetland, Gobi and other natural landscapes. There are many scenic spots here, the water area of Baisha Lake is 5000 square meters, it is a deep pool in the desert, a small desert lake surrounded by sand dunes, shaped like a giant footprint, it is said to be the last footprint left by Kuafu chasing the sun in ancient times. According to historical records, in 1218 AD, Genghis Khan led the Mongolian cavalry to the west, and when they arrived here, they set up camp and rested their horses, so it was known as Genghis Khan's horse drinking pool. Baisha Lake has no inlet or outlet, but no matter spring, summer, autumn or winter, the lake water always remains the same, not coagulating or turbid. Where does this water come from and why can it maintain its normal state all year round? There is no clear answer yet. This phenomenon is somewhat similar to the Crescent Spring in Dunhuang. The green water in the lake is like a mirror, and it will show different colors with the change of light and the viewing position. The opposite side of the lake is the white sand mountain, and the east and south sides are the towering snow-covered peaks all year round. The view is very impressive.

My favorite off-the-beaten-path destination in Xinjiang, hope you can go and see it too.

My favorite off-the-beaten-path destination in Xinjiang, I hope you can go and see it too. Today, I recommend a Xinjiang off-the-beaten-path travel destination - Kashi County (a brilliant pearl on the Pamir Plateau). About Taxian County The full name ID of Taxian is Tashikuergan Tajik Autonomous County, which belongs to Kashgar Prefecture in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Tashkurgan, meaning "stone city" in the Uyghur language, is named after the ancient stone castle located to the north of the city. Transportation options Self-driving: Starting from Kashgar, follow the 318 National Highway (China-Pakistan Friendship Road), and the scenery along the way is breathtaking. Public bus: About 6 hours from Kashgar, with some scenic spots to get off and play and take photos along the way. Carpooling: flexible itinerary, generally low cost. Main attractions recommendation Baisha Lake: Here the scenery is beautiful, with the water and sky blending into one, the lake surface shining like a mirror, and the white sand resembling snowflakes. Due to being blown by the wind all year round, the white sand accumulates in the lake, so the locals named it "Baisha Lake". Panlong Ancient Road: Believe that most people know this place, divided into Big and Small Panlong, with many bends on the road! There are sea buckthorn trees and continuous snow-capped mountains along the way. The scenery is good. Karakul Lake: Located at the foot of the "Father of Glaciers" Mustagh Ata, named for its deep and dark waters, Karakul Lake means "Black Lake" in Kyrgyz. Muztagh Ata Peak: After passing Bai Sha Lake, you can see them almost all the way. They are not very high, but it's still nice to see round-headed snow mountains that look like steamed buns all the way. Xintaheman Township: On Main Road 314, in a small village below the plateau, the golden tree at the entrance will be beautiful in autumn~ Attention!!! To go to Taxian County, you need a border pass! Don't run, otherwise you may get altitude sickness. You can bring altitude sickness medicine and oxygen cylinder. Some roads are difficult to navigate, it is recommended to either carpool or hire a local driver who is familiar with the road conditions.

Walking more than 10 kilometers north along the Buka Highway, you will be pleasantly surprised to find that not far from the right side of the road, a silver sand dune of varying sizes is stretching into the distance. It is a strange place in Burqin. Landscape - Baisha Mountain. Silver fine sand is white and soft, like baby's skin, it is heart-rending and can't bear to rest. In the middle of the Baisha Mountain, two natural sand lakes are like two mirrors shining in the desert. The lake is surrounded by various wild desert plants and is called the natural desert botanical garden. The triangular shape of the sand lake, wide and blue lake surface, slightly darker than the blue sky, whether the picture should be so beautiful. On the right side of the lake, there is a row of red felt houses under the Gongbei Jiube Peak, which is convenient for tourists to shoot sunrise and sunset. Location: Tashkurgan White Sand Lake Note: To get a border defense certificate in Kashgar border guards, start exploring.