Lake Selim, known as the "last tear of the Atlantic", is rich in geography, climate and culture. Geographically, Sailim Lake is located in the western section of the North Tianshan Mountains and the southwest end of the Junggar Basin. This exceptional geographical location makes it the easternmost point that can be reached by the warm and humid currents of the Atlantic Ocean. When the warm and moist air currents from the Atlantic Ocean meet the tall Tien Shan mountain range, they are forced to rise, creating abundant precipitation that nourishes this beautiful lake. The formation of Lake Serim is inextricably linked to climatic factors. In the process of expanding northward, the Atlantic Warm Current is blocked by the North Tien Shan Mountains and cannot continue to penetrate inland. As a result, the Lake Selim area became the "endpoint" of the Atlantic current's influence, which is why it is called the "last tear of the Atlantic".
Lake Serim also has unique hydrological characteristics. The elevation of the lake is as high as 2073 meters, the maximum water depth is 92 meters, and the average water depth is 464 meters. As the highest altitude and largest mountain lake in Xinjiang, it has about 21,1010 cubic meters of water storage. The lake area is surrounded by mountains and glaciers, forming a closed alpine basin system. In addition to the natural geography and climatic factors, the lake also carries a rich cultural connotation. The average annual precipitation on the lake surface is about 450 mm, mostly concentrated in April and August. On the lakeside, you can feel the changing of the seasons and the rhythm of nature. It is also a sanctuary for many rare birds, especially swans and other birds, which add life and vitality to the lake.
Sailim Lake not only has a number of functional areas such as the scenery around the lake, the grassland nomadic style area, the ecological landscape conservation area, etc., but also an important part of the comprehensive tourism service area and the original ecological environment conservation area. Here, visitors can enjoy the magnificent natural scenery, experience the rich folk customs, and explore the mysterious ecological world.
In conclusion, "The Last Tear of the Atlantic" is not only a celebration of the beautiful scenery of Lake Selim, but also a recognition of the natural, historical and cultural values that this land carries.