Located in the northern part of Xinjiang, China, Sailim Lake is a beautiful alpine lake. Regarding the altitude of Sailim Lake, it is located in the north of Xinjiang, with geographical coordinates of 80°30 81°03 east longitude and 44°27 44°45 north latitude, which is the last place of warm and humid air flow in the Atlantic Ocean, so it has the reputation of "the last tear of the Atlantic". The surface of Lake Serim is 2,073 meters above sea level.
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The best time to visit Lake Serim is from May to October, with June and September being the best seasons. The lake is clear and surrounded by grassy slopes and flowering alpine meadows, making it the best time to take photos and enjoy the scenery. In addition, July to August is the season for wild mushroom picking, and visitors can taste fresh mushrooms.
Transportation] At present, the main modes of transportation to reach Sailim Lake are self-driving and group tours. From Urumqi, take the Wukui Expressway to Kuitun City, then turn to National Highway 217 and drive north for about 200 kilometers to reach Sailim Lake. Guided tours can be booked at a travel agency or on a local tour**. In addition, Bole City has also opened a special bus line to Sailim Lake, which is convenient for tourists.
There are many hotels and resorts around Selim Lake, among which the more well-known ones are yurt accommodation, yurt accommodation and wooden house accommodation. Tourists can choose different accommodation options depending on their preferences. If you want to experience the local customs, you can choose to stay in a Kazakh yurt or yurt. For a more comfortable stay, you can choose to stay at a local resort or hotel.
Attractions】There are many attractions worth visiting around Sailim Lake, such as Jinding Temple, Tianshan Scenery, Huahaizi, etc. Visitors can enjoy fishing, photography, picnics, or outdoor activities such as hiking and biking. In addition, you can also taste local delicacies such as roasted whole lamb, finger meat, etc.
Precautions] 1The altitude of Selim Lake is high, and tourists need to pay attention to altitude sickness and maintain good physical strength and mentality.
2.In summer, the lake may be water**, so visitors need to be safe and stay away from the water's edge.
3.Protect the environment and don't litter.
4.When staying in the area, you need to respect the local customs and ethnic beliefs.