Walk the loop road around Sayram Lake on the northern slopes of the Tianshan—about 70 km with roughly 700 m of cumulativ...
Sayram Lake Circuit
Walk the loop road around Sayram Lake on the northern slopes of the Tianshan—about 70 km with roughly 700 m of cumulative ascent, usually finished in...
环湖徒步
3 days 🟡 Moderate Jun–Sepmo
Route Introduction
- Walk the loop road around Sayram Lake on the northern slopes of the Tianshan—about 70 km with roughly 700 m of cumulative ascent, usually finished in two to three days.
- The lake is a brilliant, transparent blue ringed by snow peaks; herds graze the shoreline meadows and wildflowers carpet the grass in June.
- Strong winds and fierce ultraviolet light call for a windbreaker, sunscreen and a hat.
- Lodging is limited to a few villages and campsites, so plan your daily stages and carry enough food and water.
Key data
| Suggested days | 3 days |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 🟡 Moderate |
| Best months | Jun–Sepmo |
| Provinces | Xinjiang |
| Waypoint | 6 |
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Sayram Lake Circuit
North Gate · Dianjiangtai (Reviewing Stand) · Xihai Grassland · South Gate · East Gate · North Gate (Loop End)
| Time | Place / plan | Category | Duration | Transfer | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | |||||
| 09:00 | North Gate | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 10:50 | Dianjiangtai (Reviewing Stand) | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 12:40 | Xihai Grassland | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 14:30 | South Gate | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 16:20 | East Gate | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 18:10 | North Gate (Loop End) | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
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