"Alien Lake" Discovered in the Desert Depths, Aerial Views Are Breathtakingly Beautiful

## **🔥 Why Swim in Inner Mongolia?** 1. **Fewer Crowds, Purer Water**: Cheaper than Sanya, more niche than Qingdao, the natural waters deep in the grasslands are crystal clear! 2. **Temperature Savior**: With daytime summer temperatures at 30°C, plunging into 20°C spring water instantly cools you down—feeling better than an air-conditioned room! 3. **Unique Scenery Buff**: Swimming in the desert, soaking in volcanic craters, drifting down grassland rivers… your social media will explode! --- ### **📍 Must-Visit Swimming Spots in Inner Mongolia** **1. Arxan Tianchi – The "Blue Tears" in a Volcanic Crater** - 📌Location: Arxan National Forest Park, Xing'an League - 💦Highlight: The volcanic lake's minerals give it a blue-green hue, with 100-meter depth yet crystal-clear visibility. Swimming is prohibited, but boating and photography are allowed! - 🚩Nearby Fun: Soak in natural hot springs (recommended: **Jinjiangou Hot Springs**). **2. Qixing Lake Desert Ecological Lake – The "Venice of Water" in the Desert** - 📌Location: Kubuqi Desert, Ordos - 💦Highlight: Seven lakes hidden in the desert—slide down the dunes and jump straight into the lake for a "fire and ice" experience! - 📸Photo Spot: Capture stunning shots of "desert sunset + lake reflections" at dusk. **3. Hulun Lake – The "Seafood Market" on the Grassland** - 📌Location: Zalantun District, Hulunbuir - 💦Highlight: Inner Mongolia's largest lake, where you can find agate stones along the shore! Insider tip: The eastern shore has fewer people and clearer water. - 🍴Must-Try: Whole fish feast (pike and white shrimp are finger-licking fresh). **4. Hasuhai – The "Little Erhai" Beyond the Great Wall** - 📌Location: Tumed Left Banner, Hohhot - 💦Highlight: Boat or kayak through reed marshes—the water is so soft it feels like soaking in mineral water! - 🚴‍♀️Hidden Gem: Cycle around the lake (bike rental: 20 RMB/hour). --- ### **⚠️ Survival Guide for Wild Swimming in Inner Mongolia** 1. **Safety First**: - Avoid rivers in pastoral areas (hidden currents possible); stick to managed scenic waters. - Desert lake edges can be steep—bring a safety swim float! 2. **Sun Protection Musts**: - Grassland UV rays are intense—use physical protection (face cover + long-sleeve swimwear) + waterproof sunscreen (Anessa is unbeatable). 3. **Respect Local Customs**: - Don’t swim near sacred sites like obo (Mongolian cairns) or prayer flags. --- ### **🍖 Post-Swim Must-Eat List** - **Ice-Boiled Lamb** (tenderized with ice, melts in your mouth) - **Mongolian Yogurt** (with roasted millet and sugar, refreshingly tangy) - **Sand Leek Buns** (wild sand leeks by the lake, bursting with flavor)