Sayram Lake
The Last Tear of the Atlantic
A vast cold lake at 2,070m that Kazakh herders call the last tear of the Atlantic — blue water below snow-dusted ranges, wildflower meadows to the horizon in June.
Don't miss
- The full lakeshore circuit
- June wildflower meadows
- Guozigou bridge valley
Best time to visit: June–July for flowers; September for stillness
Altitude: 2,070m
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