Hanlimu Lake, you are too beautiful, truly stunning,

Preparation: - Clothing: Large temperature difference between day and night. In summer, wear light summer clothes during the day and prepare thick outerwear like a windbreaker at night; in other seasons, bring thick down jackets, fleece-lined pants, etc. Sun protection is needed year-round, so bring high SPF sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses, and sun-protective clothing. - Medicine: Prepare cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, motion sickness medicine, insect bite medicine, etc. - Other items: Power bank, camera, water bottle, wet wipes, etc. Transportation Guide - External transportation: You can fly to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, then transfer to Bole Alashankou Airport, or fly directly to Yining Airport; you can also take a train to Bole City Railway Station or Jinghe County Railway Station, then transfer by car; self-driving from Urumqi along the G30 Lianhuo Expressway for about 545 kilometers takes about 5.5-6 hours. - Inside the scenic area: For self-driving, book in advance on the "One Mobile Phone Tour to Sailimu" public account. Single-day tickets are 143 RMB/person, two-day tickets 190 RMB/person; shuttle bus tickets are 75 RMB/person. In the off-season, the first bus is at 10:00, the last at 18:00, with one bus per hour; during peak season, buses run more frequently. Ticket Information Tickets cost 70 RMB/person, valid for 48 hours, and can be purchased online. Children under 6 years old or under 1.2 meters tall, disabled persons, military personnel, police, etc., with valid ID, are free or half price; seniors over 60 and students with ID get half price. Tour Routes - One-day tour: Enter from East Gate - Internet-famous S Bay - Kele Yongzhu - Dianjiangtai - Waterside Beach - Moon Bay - Exit from North Gate. - Two-day tour: Day 1: Enter from East Gate - Songshutou - Jinghai Duocai - Kele Yongzhu - Swan Happy Water - Dianjiangtai, overnight stay inside the scenic area; Day 2: Depart from accommodation - Waterside Beach - Moon Bay - Santai Grassland - Ten-mile Long Dyke - Exit from South Gate. Recommended Attractions - Internet-famous S Bay: The road winds into the lake with a backdrop of continuous snow-capped mountains, perfect for shooting road blockbusters. - Songshutou: Offers a panoramic view of Sailimu Lake, forest, and snow mountains, with breathtaking scenery. - Kele Yongzhu: Concentrated springs with lush aquatic plants; in winter, there is the "ice bubble" landscape. - Moon Bay: Deep lake water shaped like a crescent moon; you can experience sailing and enjoy the stunning sunset. - West Sea Grassland: Flowers bloom in June and July, beautiful sunsets, and you can ride horses freely. Accommodation Options - At the scenic area entrance: There are Sailimu Lake Ruhai Homestays and others, priced between 200-800 RMB. - Camping: Camp at fixed camping sites in the scenic area, book camping spots in advance, costing about 100-300 RMB. - Qingshuihe Town: About a 30-minute drive from the scenic area, with many budget hotels, priced 200-400 RMB per night. Food Recommendations - High White Salmon: A cold-water fish unique to Sailimu Lake, can be served as sashimi or pan-fried, 100-150 RMB per serving. - Grilled Lamb Skewers: Xinjiang specialty, about 3 skewers for 10 RMB. - Hand-grabbed Lamb: Original flavor, about 120 RMB per serving. - Baked Buns: Crispy outside with lamb filling, 5 RMB each. - Kumaiqi with Wild Chive Sauce: Traditional noodle dish, 20 RMB per serving. - Lavender-flavored Ice Cream: 15 RMB each, great for photos and check-ins. Notes - Clothing: Pay attention to keeping warm; large temperature differences in summer, and wear thick down jackets in winter. - Sun protection: Strong UV rays, take good sun protection measures to avoid sunburn. - Avoid pitfalls: Do not buy specialties at the scenic area entrance; respect local herders' customs; do not photograph locals or yurts without permission. - Environmental protection: Protect the ecological environment of the scenic area, carry out your trash, and do not feed wild animals. - Altitude sickness: The altitude is about 2000 meters, generally no altitude sickness, but avoid strenuous exercise.