Nature’s Canvas: Where Mountains Meet Crystal Waters
Tucked within northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region lies Fengfanxi Creek – a slice of alpine paradise that’s straight out of a fantasy novel. 🌲 Part of the Sayram Lake Scenic Area, this spot boasts the region’s highest and largest alpine lake, where turquoise waters mirror snow-capped peaks like a living postcard.
The ‘Stone Sail’ Legend
At the heart of it all stands the Fengfan Stone, a towering rock formation resembling a ship’s sail. Local lore says it’s nature’s nod to explorers – and the reason this year-round stream got its poetic name (‘fengfan’ means sail in Chinese). Pro tip: Visit at dawn when morning light turns the stone golden! ☀️
Transparency You Can Trust
Peer into water so clear you’ll spot every pebble on the lakebed. Gentle breezes create mesmerizing ripples, transforming the surface into a liquid mirror of surrounding pine forests and rugged cliffs. It’s no wonder photographers call this ‘The Zen Zone’ of Xinjiang. 📸
