The ultimate aesthetics of Baisha Lake, a fairyland

In the folds of the Pamir Plateau, Baisha Lake has become a top secret place for traveling in Xinjiang with its fantastic landscape of "half desert and half lake". This sapphire 🔷, about 3⃣5⃣0⃣0⃣ meters above sea level, is surrounded by Baisha Mountain and Muztagh Ata Peak. The sand sparkles like broken silver in the sun, and the lake changes into emerald, indigo, and glass-like colors with the light and shadow, as if overturning the color palette of nature 🎨. 🚗 Transportation strategy: The first choice for self-driving: Starting from Kashgar, drive west along National Highway G314 for about [Three] hours (there are many speed limit sections, it is recommended to reserve 4 hours). Along the way, you can enjoy the "Kunlun Mountains Painting". When you arrive at Baisha Lake, the parallel perspective of the road and the lake is the ceiling of road travel. 📃 Border defense essentials: You need to apply for a border defense pass (free of charge) to go to Baisha Lake. You can get it quickly at the police station in Kashgar Old Town, the self-driving camp, the Kashgar International Self-driving and RV Camp, or the Kashgar Municipal Government Service Center (get it immediately after processing). 🎫 Ticket Information Currently, tickets are free (policy in 2023), but there are facilities such as observation decks and wooden plank roads in the scenic area. It is recommended to check the latest policies in advance. A border pass is required to enter the scenic area, and some observation decks provide free parking. 🌄 Best season & check-in spots Summer and Autumn (June-October): The lake is the bluest, the contrast between the sand hills and snow-capped peaks is the highest, and the lake surface sparkles like diamonds in the afternoon sun, making it ideal for photographing mirror-like reflections. Winter and Spring (November-May): The lake is frozen into a "mysterious blue ice land", and the sand dunes are more ethereal in the snow and fog, but you need to be careful of the low temperatures at high altitudes. ✅Must-visit observation deck: The second viewing platform on National Highway G314 has the widest view, allowing you to take panoramic photos of Baisha Mountain, snow-capped peaks and the lake at the same time. Lakeside wooden boardwalk: Get close to the lake, the reflection of the sand hills is as clear as a mirror, and the photo output rate is 100% under the golden light at sunset. 🎬 Baisha Lake 2⃣0⃣0⃣m road sign: Located on the south bank in the return direction, that is, when returning to Kashgar from Taxkorgan County, don’t miss it❗️ 📌 Practical Tips Note on high altitude: Baisha Lake is at a high altitude, so avoid strenuous exercise and bring oxygen cylinders. Dressing suggestions: The temperature difference in the desert area is large, so it is recommended to bring a windproof jacket + bright-colored skirt/shawl 👗 to make you stand out in photos. Shooting position: Drone restricted flying area🚫, but the ground view is shocking enough. Try to use the reflection of the lake to shoot a symmetrical composition.