Xinjiang Baisar Lake | Half lake, half desert

Xinjiang Baisar Lake Tourist Area, as a brilliant pearl of the Altay region in Xinjiang, is located in the remote northwest. It not only has the honor of being a national 5A-level tourist area but is also the first scenic area in the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps to receive this honor. It lies like a natural scroll, quietly nestled in the embrace of the thousand-mile gallery of Altay, about a hundred kilometers away from Habahe County, and at a proper distance from Altay Airport, Kanas Airport, and Beitun Railway Station. However, the journey to the capital city of Urumqi is relatively distant, at about 770 kilometers. It is worth mentioning that Baisar Lake Scenic Area is only 2.5 kilometers away from the China-Kazakhstan border, with convenient transportation, allowing visitors to easily explore this remote secret realm. On this magical land, Baisar Lake Scenic Area gathers the rich landforms from the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, ranging from deserts to rivers, from forests to grasslands, from wetlands to Gobi. The natural landscape complements the red cultural heritage. There are numerous attractions scattered like stars in the sky, among which Baisar Lake is the most eye-catching. This lake, at an altitude of about 650 meters and with a water area of only 5,000 square meters, attracts countless tourists with its unique charm. The surrounding sand dunes seem to guard this oasis in the desert, and the shape of the lake resembles the footprint of a giant, which is said to be the precious mark left by the mythical figure Kuafu when he chased the sun. As for the ticket price, it is only 40 yuan, allowing you to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery. There are two viewing platforms in the scenic area for visitors to stop and appreciate.