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Sayram Lake Blue Ice 4 Days
4 days · Entry and exit of Urumqi

Sayram Lake Blue Ice 4 Days

Winter Limited: Blue Ice, Sparkling Ice, and Snow Peak Reflections

Reference Price

$680from / person

  • Purely for fun, no shopping
  • The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
  • Includes ticket reservation service
Number of people in a groupTwo people make a pair
IntensityRelaxed
Best seasonBlue Ice Limited Edition
TrafficBusiness vehicle charter
AccommodationLake District Hotel + Hot Spring Hotel
Departure MonthDecember–February

Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance

Itinerary Details

All routes are for reference only, the actual route is subject to the explanation of customer service

Winter in Xinjiang is not just about skiing: the blue ice and bubble ice of Sailimu Lake are hidden gems in the photography world.

Day-by-day itinerary4 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport

Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.

  1. D1Meet in Urumqi — Sayram Lake at dusk with blue ice

    DestinationMeet in Urumqi — Sayram Lake at dusk with blue ice

    Meals
    Self-sufficient in meals
    Accommodation
    Lake District
    Transport
    Private car airport/train station pickup
    Distance
    About 480 km / 6 hours
    Daily detailMeet in Urumqi — Sunset blue ice at Sayram Lake.
    Today will mainly focus on gathering and adapting to the city. The driver-guide will hold a sign at the airport/station for pick-up; the specific transfer time will be based on flight information.
  2. DestinationBubble Ice Machine Location・West Sea Grassland Snow Scenery

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Lake District
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailSayram Lake Full Day: Bubble Ice Spot + Snow Scenery at West Sea Grassland.
    Accommodation is arranged in the lake area that evening. After check-in, enjoy free activities; the departure time for the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before.
  3. DestinationSnow Scenery at Guozigou Bridge — Relaxing in the Hot Springs

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Hot spring hotel
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailSnow scenery at Guozigou Bridge—relaxation in hot springs.
    Accommodation that night is arranged at a hot spring hotel. After check-in, enjoy free activities; confirm the departure time the night before with the driver and guide for the next day.
  4. DestinationReturn to Wushi City to send off at the airport

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailReturn to Wu City to see off at the airport.

Daily Schedule

  • D1 Gather in Urumqi — Evening blue ice at Sayram Lake, stay in the lake area.
  • D2 Full day at Sayram Lake: bubble ice spots + snowy scenery of Xihai Grassland, stay in the lake area.
  • D3 Snow scenery at Guozigou Bridge — Relax in hot springs, stay at a hot spring hotel.
  • D4 Return to Urumqi for airport drop-off.

Ice activities are limited to the open areas of the scenic spots. Entering unfrozen lake surfaces is strictly prohibited; camera batteries drain quickly in low temperatures, so bring two extra batteries and keep them warm close to your body.

Costs include

Full transportation with driver-guide, accommodation within the itinerary, scenic area tickets, daily breakfast, and insurance.

Cost not included

Major transportation, full meals, optional ice surface activities, single room supplement.

Booking Reminder

The best window for the Blue Ice is from late December to mid-February, depending on snowfall. On the lake, strong winds can make it feel like minus 20 degrees Celsius, so down jackets and crampons are essential.

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