Snowy scenery highlights winter charm of Sayram Lake in NW China's Xinjiang

Photo taken on Feb. 2, 2026 shows snow-capped mountains mirrored by the frozen surface of the Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. As the Spring Festival approaches, Sayram Lake has entered its peak tourist season, with its distinctive ice-and-snow landscapes and a variety of cultural and tourism activities attracting large numbers of visitors eager to experience the unique winter charm of northern Xinjiang. (Li Haotu/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on Feb. 2, 2026 shows snow-capped mountains mirrored by the frozen surface of the Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. As the Spring Festival approaches, Sayram Lake has entered its peak tourist season, with its distinctive ice-and-snow landscapes and a variety of cultural and tourism activities attracting large numbers of visitors eager to experience the unique winter charm of northern Xinjiang. (Li Haotu/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on Feb. 2, 2026 shows snow-capped mountains mirrored by the frozen surface of the Sayram Lake scenic area in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. As the Spring Festival approaches, Sayram Lake has entered its peak tourist season, with its distinctive ice-and-snow landscapes and a variety of cultural and tourism activities attracting large numbers of visitors eager to experience the unique winter charm of northern Xinjiang. (Li Haotu/Guangming Pictures)