Urumqi - Sayram Lake (360° lake loop) - Guozigou Bridge - Yining (approx. 680KM total, approx. 10 hours' drive)
【Today's Highlights】The frozen blue ice of Sayram Lake, the towering Guozigou Bridge
08:00 Pick up guests one by one according to the agreed time (group members are scattered, about 1 hour)
09:00 Drive to 【Sayram Lake】 (550KM, about 7 hours, highway all the way with service areas)
14:00 Lunch at a suitable place along the way (recommended: Jinghe County, Wutai Service Area, etc.; simple meals such as mixed noodles, hodgepodge soup, pilaf, about 1 hour)
15:00 Continue to Sayram Lake Scenic Area (130KM, about 1.5 hours, highway all the way, altitude about 2070 meters)
16:30 Arrive at Sayram Lake Scenic Area, buy tickets and transfer to the shuttle bus for a tour around the lake. Along the way there are several sightseeing stops such as the waterside boardwalk, Dianjiang Terrace, and Swan Le Shui (90KM, about 4 hours)
20:30 Head to Yining City (150KM, about 2 hours), passing the magnificent Guozigou Highway Bridge
22:30 Arrive at the hotel, check in, and enjoy free time
【Warm Reminders】
1. Spring temperatures in Xinjiang are relatively low and the ice and snow have not yet melted, so you can enjoy snowy scenery. Please wear warm clothing such as cotton jackets, sweaters, and long johns.
2. Today's driving distance is long. There are service areas on the highway. It is recommended to bring appropriate snacks and drinking water.
3. The Guozigou Bridge is on a highway and stopping is not allowed. The driver will slow down so you can enjoy the view and take photos.
🍽️ Breakfast included, lunch not included, dinner not included
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