Xinjiang, People's Republic of China
Lac Sayram et Guozigou
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Cross the reliefs without running.
Large lake of altitude and spectacular valley mark the passage between basin of Junggar and valley of Ili.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Lake · Mountain · Nature · Countryside
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Lac Sayram et Guozigou
Large lake of altitude and spectacular valley mark the passage between basin of Junggar and valley of Ili.
Lake Sayram, Guozigou Bridge and Guozigou Prairies give the most telling landmarks of Lake Sayram and Guozigou. Together, they form a destination where the shores and lakes, mountain reliefs, natural spaces and the countryside meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than just one uniform decor.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Lake Sayram
- Guozigou Bridge
- Prairies of Guozigou
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Lake
Lac Sayram
Sayram is a vast blue lake set more than two thousand meters between flowery meadows and Tian Shan ridges. A road makes it around, but weather, altitude and distances warrant at least one full day.
Bridge
Pont de Guozigou
The large bridge of Guozigou crosses a steep valley on the highway from Sayram to Yining. The best views are on authorized areas; stopping on the road is dangerous.
Nature and landscape
Prairies de Guozigou
The Guozigou Valley descends among spruces, pastures and torrents from the high plateaus to the Ili. Seasonal accommodation allows to slow down between the routes, subject to local controls.
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