Sayram Lake in Xinjiang became the ultimate winter playground during this year's Spring Festival, blending icy landscapes with vibrant cultural celebrations. Visitors flocked to witness its surreal blue ice formations and sparkling icefalls – nature’s own TikTok filter come to life! 🧊✨
The frozen wonderland hosted folk performances, DIY workshops for rubbing “Fu” characters (because who doesn’t want extra luck in 2026?), and adrenaline-pumping ice sports. The new ice-snow park turned first-time skaters into confident gliders, while snow-capped mountains framed every Instagram story.
Locals and travelers alike bonded over steaming bowls of lamb soup between activities, proving that -20°C temperatures can’t chill Lunar New Year vibes. 🥟🔥 With Uygur cultural showcases adding rhythm to the frosty air, Sayram Lake redefined winter travel – no hot cocoa shortage reported!
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Sayram Lake shines as a winter destination for the Spring Festival
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