The snow-covered Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala, Xinjiang, is captured in this breathtaking view on March 15, 2025. /VCG
Visitors pose for photos at the snow-covered Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala, Xinjiang on March 15, 2025. /VCG
Herdsmen are seen at the snow-covered Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala, Xinjiang on March 15, 2025. /VCG
A flock of sheep is seen at the snow-covered Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala, Xinjiang on March 15, 2025. /VCG
The snow-covered Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala, Xinjiang, is captured in this breathtaking view on March 15, 2025. /VCG
Tucked away in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sayram Lake unveils a snowy spectacle in early spring. Its vast surface glistens with a captivating fusion of ice and snow, where translucent blue ice and the rare sight of ice bubbles enchant visitors from near and far. While parts of the lake remain frozen in pristine stillness, the unfrozen waters become a thriving haven for flocks of water birds, bringing vitality and movement to this serene landscape.