China's Dead Sea

The salt lakes named after China's Dead Sea can be found in Sichuan, Qinghai, and Xinjiang. This note is about the Xinjiang Salt Lake—China's Dead Sea. Located in the Salt Lake Street of Dabancheng District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang's China Dead Sea is situated near the exit of the Lianhuo Expressway between Turpan City and Urumqi City. There is also a Salt Lake railway station, making transportation quite convenient. Xinjiang's China Dead Sea has almost the same high buoyancy as the Dead Sea in the Middle East, but the composition of the lake water is different. The main component of the Dead Sea is magnesium chloride, followed by rock salt, while the main component of Xinjiang's China Dead Sea is mirabilite, followed by rock salt. Entering the salt lake is different from regular swimming; the body must not have any wounds, or the brine will cause unbearable pain. Due to the high concentration of brine in the salt lake, to prevent harm to the body, in addition to swimwear, three items are essential: earplugs, a nose clip, and goggles. These are to prevent the brine from irritating the inner ear, nasal cavity, and eyes. To float in China's Dead Sea, you can descend into the water along the plank bridge, then lean slightly forward and lie back with the current. A gentle kick will make your body float towards the center of the lake. Lying on your back on the lake surface, with the blue sky and white clouds overhead and a cool breeze blowing, it is very comfortable. For those who cannot swim, it is swimming without learning, but for those who can swim, the high buoyancy of the water makes it difficult to use their hands and feet, making it uncomfortable. ⏳Play Time: Buy a ticket to enter the scenic area, with ticket prices starting at 30 yuan, and playtime ranging from 1 to 3 hours.