Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Tourists are seen by the Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 15, 2025. Photo by Xu Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

A herdsman (L) riding a camel is seen by the Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 15, 2025. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows the Sayram Lake and snow mountain in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo by Xu Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Tourists take photos by the Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 15, 2025. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

A boat is seen on the Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

This photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows the Sayram Lake with snow mountain in the background in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Tourists have fun by the Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Xu Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Tourists take selfies by the Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

A herd of cattle forage by the Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 15, 2025. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Tourists have fun by the Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 15, 2025. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sayram Lake Illustrations - China

Sayram Lake Illustrations - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 11, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo by Li He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sayram Lake Illustrations - China

Sayram Lake Illustrations - China

Tourists visit the Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 11, 2025. Photo by Li He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sayram Lake Illustrations - China

Sayram Lake Illustrations - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 11, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo by Li He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sayram Lake Illustrations - China

Sayram Lake Illustrations - China

Tourists visit the Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 11, 2025. Photo by Li He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sayram Lake Illustrations - China

Sayram Lake Illustrations - China

Tourists visit the Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 11, 2025. Photo by Li He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sayram Lake Illustrations - China

Sayram Lake Illustrations - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 11, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo by Li He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sayram Lake Illustrations - China

Sayram Lake Illustrations - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 11, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo by Li He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sayram Lake Illustrations - China

Sayram Lake Illustrations - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 11, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo by Li He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sayram Lake Illustrations - China

Sayram Lake Illustrations - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 11, 2025 shows the scenery of Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo by Li He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Two Full-Arc Rainbows Appear Over Sayram Lake

This is the stunning moment that a group of tourists captured when two full-arc rainbows appeared fully above Sayram Lake, following a rain shower on June 16, 2025. The larger primary rainbow displayed full spectral intensity, while the secondary arc, fainter yet clearly visible, added to the scene’s enchantment.

Sayram Lake Scenery in Xinjiang

Sayram Lake Scenery in Xinjiang

XINJIANG, CHINA - JUNE 26, 2024 - Scenery of Sayram Lake scenic spot in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, June 26, 2024.

Sayram Lake Scenery in Xinjiang

Sayram Lake Scenery in Xinjiang

XINJIANG, CHINA - JUNE 26, 2024 - Scenery of Sayram Lake scenic spot in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, June 26, 2024.

Sayram Lake Scenery in Xinjiang

Sayram Lake Scenery in Xinjiang

XINJIANG, CHINA - JUNE 26, 2024 - Scenery of Sayram Lake scenic spot in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, June 26, 2024.

Sayram Lake Scenery in Xinjiang

Sayram Lake Scenery in Xinjiang

XINJIANG, CHINA - JUNE 26, 2024 - Scenery of Sayram Lake scenic spot in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, June 26, 2024.

Sayram Lake Scenery in Xinjiang

Sayram Lake Scenery in Xinjiang

XINJIANG, CHINA - JUNE 26, 2024 - Scenery of Sayram Lake scenic spot in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, June 26, 2024.

Sayram Lake Scenery in Xinjiang

Sayram Lake Scenery in Xinjiang

XINJIANG, CHINA - JUNE 26, 2024 - Scenery of Sayram Lake scenic spot in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, June 26, 2024.

Sayram Lake Scenery in Xinjiang

Sayram Lake Scenery in Xinjiang

XINJIANG, CHINA - JUNE 26, 2024 - Scenery of Sayram Lake scenic spot in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, June 26, 2024.

Sayram Lake Scenery in Xinjiang

Sayram Lake Scenery in Xinjiang

XINJIANG, CHINA - JUNE 26, 2024 - Scenery of Sayram Lake scenic spot in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, June 26, 2024.

Sayram Lake Scenery in Xinjiang

Sayram Lake Scenery in Xinjiang

XINJIANG, CHINA - JUNE 26, 2024 - Scenery of Sayram Lake scenic spot in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, June 26, 2024.

Sayram Lake Scenery in Xinjiang

Sayram Lake Scenery in Xinjiang

XINJIANG, CHINA - JUNE 26, 2024 - Scenery of Sayram Lake scenic spot in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, June 26, 2024.

China: Man’s Hair Stands As Lightning Strikes Nearby At Sayram Lake

A man's hair stood due to static while sitting by a lake in Xinjiang on June 13. This footage captured the moment the man's hair at the back of his head stood right after he touched the ground and before a lightning struck nearby.

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-AUTUMN SCENERY(CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-AUTUMN SCENERY(CN)

(231107) -- BOLE, Nov. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 6, 2023. Sayram Lake is the largest and highest alpine lake in Xinjiang. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-AUTUMN SCENERY(CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-AUTUMN SCENERY(CN)

(231107) -- BOLE, Nov. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 6, 2023 shows a view of Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Sayram Lake is the largest and highest alpine lake in Xinjiang. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-AUTUMN SCENERY(CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-AUTUMN SCENERY(CN)

(231107) -- BOLE, Nov. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A fox is pictured by Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 6, 2023. Sayram Lake is the largest and highest alpine lake in Xinjiang. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-AUTUMN SCENERY(CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-AUTUMN SCENERY(CN)

(231107) -- BOLE, Nov. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 6, 2023 shows a view of Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Sayram Lake is the largest and highest alpine lake in Xinjiang. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-AUTUMN SCENERY(CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-AUTUMN SCENERY(CN)

(231107) -- BOLE, Nov. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 6, 2023 shows a view of Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Sayram Lake is the largest and highest alpine lake in Xinjiang. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-AUTUMN SCENERY(CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-AUTUMN SCENERY(CN)

(231107) -- BOLE, Nov. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 6, 2023 shows a view of Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Sayram Lake is the largest and highest alpine lake in Xinjiang. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-AUTUMN SCENERY(CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-AUTUMN SCENERY(CN)

(231107) -- BOLE, Nov. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 6, 2023. Sayram Lake is the largest and highest alpine lake in Xinjiang. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

KAZAKHSTAN-CHINA-BELT AND ROAD-GREEN ENERGY

KAZAKHSTAN-CHINA-BELT AND ROAD-GREEN ENERGY

(230914) -- SHANGHAI, Sept. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 24, 2020 shows the vehicles carrying a batch of components from Chinese green power developer Universal Energy for the 50 MW wind power project in Kostanay of Kazakhstan, passing the Sayram Lake in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Green energy cooperation along Belt and Road illuminates Central Asia" (Xinhua)

KAZAKHSTAN-CHINA-BELT AND ROAD-GREEN ENERGY

KAZAKHSTAN-CHINA-BELT AND ROAD-GREEN ENERGY

(230914) -- SHANGHAI, Sept. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 24, 2020 shows a vehicle carrying a component from Chinese green power developer Universal Energy for the 50 MW wind power project in Kostanay of Kazakhstan, passing the Sayram Lake in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Green energy cooperation along Belt and Road illuminates Central Asia" (Xinhua)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-TOURISM (CN)

(230725) -- BOLE, July 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 25, 2023 shows vehicles waiting to enter the Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-TOURISM (CN)

(230725) -- BOLE, July 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-TOURISM (CN)

(230725) -- BOLE, July 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 25, 2023 shows a view of Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-TOURISM (CN)

(230725) -- BOLE, July 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 25, 2023 shows vehicles waiting to enter the Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-TOURISM (CN)

(230725) -- BOLE, July 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Sayram Lake by boat in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-TOURISM (CN)

(230725) -- BOLE, July 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-TOURISM (CN)

(230725) -- BOLE, July 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists pose for photos by Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-TOURISM (CN)

(230725) -- BOLE, July 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist poses for photos by Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-SAYRAM LAKE-TOURISM (CN)

(230725) -- BOLE, July 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 25, 2023 shows tourists visiting Sayram Lake by boat in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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Xinhua Headlines: Xinjiang aims to soar high as BRI aviation hub

(230710) -- URUMQI, July 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 26, 2022 shows athletes cycling in the Sayram Lake National Wetland Park in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua)