Chaiwopu Large Salt Lake, A serene white sanctuary with dazzling sunsets

Near Yanhu Street, Dabancheng District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (57km from Urumqi City)

The clear lake water reflects the white salt piles

Introduction

Chaiwobao Great Salt Lake is an important salt production area in Xinjiang, with vast salt-alkali land surrounding it appearing as if it's about to melt. Countless animal remains and fragments of discarded items are scattered throughout the lakebed, as if transported to another dimension. At sunset, the Great Salt Lake sparkles with an especially bright light against the dark background. A freshwater lake adjacent to the Great Salt Lake is just 5 kilometers away, yet their lakebeds are connected, despite the salt lake being at a higher elevation. The two lakes have distinct characteristics. In addition, there is a Han and Tang Dynasty beacon tower site on the east bank of the Great Salt Lake that is worth seeing.

Address

Near Yanhu Street, Dabancheng District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (57km from Urumqi City)

Opening hours

All day (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31).

Transportation

Salt Lake is just located beside the highway from Turpan to Urumqi, and can be reached by getting off midway and walking; Alternatively, one can rent a car from places such as Dabancheng or Urumqi, but it is not necessary to do so; The distance between the Salt Lake and Urumqi is only about 40km, and it is also a good idea to ride a bicycle from the city. The road conditions are good and there are also magnificent landscapes of the Tianshan Mountains extending onto the plains along the way.