Things to do in Fuhai

Ulungur Lake, located in Fuhai County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, is the largest inland freshwater lake in northern Xinjiang and one of China's ten largest inland freshwater lakes. The lake comprises two parts: Ulungur Lake (a large, saltwater lake) in the north and Jili Lake (a small, freshwater lake) in the south, covering a total area of ​​approximately 1035 square kilometers. Situated deep in the Gobi Desert of the Junggar Basin, it is known as the "Gobi Sea" and "the sea furthest from the sea." Ulungur Lake integrates lakes, wetlands, Gobi Desert, and Yardang landforms, boasting silver-white sand beaches on its golden coast, the "Sea Devil City" Yardang landforms along Jili Lake, and rich wetland ecology, making it an important stopover point for migratory birds. At the same time, Ulungur Lake is the largest natural fishing ground in northern Xinjiang, abundant in high-quality cold-water fish such as pike and Baikal wrasse, and its winter fishing culture is highly distinctive. With its magnificent scenery, it serves as an important ecological barrier and tourist destination in northern Xinjiang.

Kelamayi is not actually an independent desert; it is located in the heart of the Gurbantünggüt Desert, China's second largest desert, and its core consists of the Kelamayi Desert Park and its service area.

It was my first time in Xinjiang and my first time seeing the Yadan landform. I was amazed by the wonders of nature. On the edge of Ulungur Lake, the lake and the Devil City reflected each other. I was amazed! It was worth our trip.

The second largest desert in Xinjiang. From Urumqi to Altay, take the S21 highway through the desert. Both sides of the road have been managed and there is some vegetation.

Ulungu Lake, also known as Buluntohai, Dahaizi and Fuhai, is located in Fuhai County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, China. The color of the lake water amazed me, as green as emerald, and it is known as the farthest sea from the sea. After leaving Ulungu Lake, we went to Kelan Grand Canyon, which is also quiet and pleasant. The Kelan River, the mother river of Altay City, flows out from here.

The Altai Mountains (Russian: Алтай; English: Altai Mountains) are northwest-southeast oriented, diagonally crossing the borders of China, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Mongolia, stretching for more than 2,000 kilometers; the Altai Mountains in China belong to the middle section of the southern slope, with a mountain body of more than 500 kilometers and an altitude of 1,000-3,000 meters. The main ridge is above 3,000 meters high, and the highest peak in the north is Friendship Peak, with an altitude of 4,374 meters. The forest line is generally at an altitude of 1,800-1,900 meters, covering an area of ​​1,611,457 hectares, of which 1,002,000 hectares are special protection areas, rich in forest and mineral resources. The average annual temperature is 0 degrees Celsius, of which the average temperature in the area below the alpine snow line in July is 15-17 degrees Celsius, the lowest temperature in winter reaches minus 62 degrees Celsius, and the average annual precipitation is between 500-700 mm.

The changes of the sunset at Ulungur Lake in Altay in 30 minutes. This is a seaside sunset that belongs to Xinjiang alone. 🌇 A thick layer of ice has formed on the Ulungur Lake in winter. 🧊 The team leaders will wait at the best viewing point of Ulungur Lake according to the time. ❗Best sunset time: arrive around 17:00 and leave after 19:30.