Current State of Sayram Lake in May: A Successful Gamble, Impossible to Resist

Tell Teacher Sa Beining I haven't lived in vain! Xinjiang in the off-season is truly beautiful. Just standing here makes me feel so happy~ 📸 Photo-worthy Spots (with Shooting Schedule) ❶ South Gate "Moon Bay" Boardwalk (8:00-10:00 morning mist) ▫ Must-visit first stop! Panoramic views of snow mountains and lake. Wear a white long dress for stunning silhouette shots ❷ Famous S-shaped Road (after 16:00 for favorable lighting) ▫ Navigate to the "Songshu Tou → Jinhua Zihui" section. Drone shots make it look like blue veins ❸ Swan Water Area (12:00 feeding time) ▫ Bring naan bread broken into pieces to attract swans. Capture them spreading their wings (light-colored clothing photographs better) ❹ Songshu Tou Wooden Boardwalk (19:30 sunset) ▫ Climb to the top for panoramic views of the lake. Purple primroses form a carpet ❺ Dianjiangtai Ruins (stunning even on cloudy days) ▫ Use the ruins as foreground for epic shots 💐 2025 Flower Season Forecast (Local Herdsmen's Inside Info) ✅ 5.10-5.25 Golden Lotus peak bloom (south shore meadows) ✅ 5.15-6.10 Forget-me-not blue carpet (West Sea Starry Sky Campsite) ⚠ Avoid disappointment: The famous little yellow flowers have moved to Guozi Valley 🚗 Self-driving Survival Tips ▪ Drive counterclockwise around the lake! 90% of attractions are on the southern route ▪ Must-eat at High White Salmon Restaurant, choose the "Western Pure Sea" branch (fish roe rice is better than sashimi) ▪ For accommodation in the scenic area, choose Muyun/Dianjiangtai RV campsite (guide for 3 AM Milky Way photography already prepared) ▪ Hidden activity: Horseback riding through pine forests to an unnamed wild lake (150 yuan/hour, negotiable) 👗 Outfit Guide ▫ 15°C temperature difference between morning and evening! Sandwich method: spaghetti strap dress + knit shawl + windbreaker ▫ Avoid floral dresses! Solid colors + ethnic accessories = grassland protagonist look ▫ Clever props: Vintage binoculars + leather map (available at scenic area stalls for 25 yuan) ⚠️ Hard-earned Warnings ❶ Spotty cell service in the scenic area, download offline maps in advance ❷ Restrooms concentrated at East/North gates, don't hesitate when you see one! ❸ Some natural photo spots may have herdsmen charging fees (5-10 yuan/person, negotiable) ❹ Lakeside gravel paths ruin shoes! Keep a spare pair of boots in your car