Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily (Reporter Li Rui) news: On May 4, 2025, Sayram Lake’s crystal-clear waters mirrored the sky, while vibrant wildflowers dotted its shores, drawing crowds of visitors. As Xinjiang’s highest and largest alpine lake, Sayram Lake charms travelers with its year-round natural beauty.

Photo taken on May 4, 2025 shows tourists sightsee at the Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on May 4, 2025 shows tourists admire the distant Guozigou Bridge at Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on May 4, 2025 shows tourists sightsee at the Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on May 4, 2025 shows tourists sightsee at the Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on May 4, 2025 shows tourists sightsee at the Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on May 4, 2025 shows a parking lot at the Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, filled with self-driving vehicles.

Photo taken on May 4, 2025 shows swans and black-tailed gulls play in Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

The scenic area continues to see soaring popularity. During the first three days of the May Day holiday, daily visitor numbers exceeded 50,000, a 100 percent surge compared to the same period last year.

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