Sailimuhu National Scenery Spot — Local services in Bole City

Sayram Lake is undoubtedly a destination that anyone traveling through northern Xinjiang should consider visiting. It is a large lake surrounded by mountains and meadows, offering unique views.

While I acknowledge the lake's remarkable beauty, I must rate it two stars for several reasons. Firstly, the surrounding environment significantly detracts from the experience. It felt more like visiting a theme park than a natural setting. Accessing the lake requires purchasing a ticket at the tourist center, an enormous and notably dirty complex (especially the restrooms), where visitors must queue for entry. The overwhelming number of tourists severely diminishes the sense of being immersed in nature.

I understand that such a high volume of visitors requires these management systems, and I acknowledge their efficiency. However, they compromise the individual experience. If you are looking for a peaceful stroll around the lake to enjoy nature and tranquility, this may not be the place for you. On the other hand, if your goal is to take memorable photos, regardless of the experience, you might still find it worthwhile.

This type of theme park approach is prevalent throughout Xinjiang and ultimately transformed what could have been an authentic experience into a stressful and unappealing theme park. If you are planning to visit from abroad, consider this carefully. The attractive photos online do not fully capture...

Came here in September recently on the 7th day of the 12-day Northern Xinjiang group tour.

An extra long day with just this attraction but with a memorable dinner. Nearly 6 hours drive from hotel to here with lunch in between, spent about 2 hours here and then another 2+ hours drive to dinner.

Nice scenery around the lake and can see snow-capped mountains in the distance. It was another beautiful day but not many people about.

Dinner was interesting, in a tent in a restaurant with a whole roast lamb and cultural dance. Accommodation for the night was at Jingyun...

A really good place to visit but the supporting facilities there are horrible. Ur not gonna want to use the bathroom there. And u’d better prepare some foods on the way to the lake, they don’t have many shops or restaurants there, even if they have, they are very expensive. But still, it’s a very beautiful lake, water is very clear there although I’m not sure if you...