A view of Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, from the Songshutou observation deck, August 23, 2025. /VCG

An aerial view of Sayram Lake, Xinjiang's highest and largest alpine lake, July 18, 2025. /VCG

Sayram Lake enjoys its peak tourist season during the summer holiday, August 22, 2025. /VCG

A campsite at Sayram Lake scenic area, August 22, 2025. /VCG

The Bortala River National Wetland Park in Wenquan County, Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, June 14, 2024. /VCG

Sunset at the Bortala River National Wetland Park in Wenquan County, August 25, 2025. /CGTN's Guo Huakang