There are too many incredible existences in this world, if you don’t go out for a walk, how do you know how wonderful and interesting she is? Baisha Lake is such an incredible existence. It is surrounded by the Gurbantunggut Desert, and the lake water is faintly rippling in this vast desert...


Baisha Lake is located in Habahe County, about 2.5 kilometers away from the border between China and Kazakhstan in the northwest, so it is known as a border wonder. Baisha Lake is about 800 meters long from north to north and 600 meters wide from east to west. Standing on a high place and overlooking it, it looks like a bean buried in the desert.

It's really strange to say that there are sand dunes all around, how can there be a lake here? What's even more strange is that there is no water inlet here, and there is no water outlet, but the water level does not increase or decrease. If you are also curious, you might as well go and find out for yourself.

When I entered Baisha Lake, the surroundings were quiet, and the tourists had already left, so the whole park became a place for me and the photographer to have fun. The first thing that catches the eye is a majestic picture scroll. The sand dunes in the picture have become an emotional bridge connecting the trees on both sides of the lake, and all kinds of aquatic plants are growing wildly in the center of the lake and on the shore of the lake. The blue sky and white clouds are reflected in the water one after another, and the feeling of symmetrical beauty comes out immediately.

The clumps of green aquatic plants are nothing but the reeds that are often seen by the lake. The reeds stand tall and straight, like cute soldiers guarding the country. In addition to reeds, there are also aquatic plants such as calamus growing here, which are full of vitality and are really lovely.

Surprisingly, this Baisha Lake not only has aquatic plants such as reeds and calamus, but also has a large area of ​​lotus. When June and July come, you can see the lotus show in the desert. The desert and the lotus, one is synonymous with drought, and the other is twins with water. They seem to have nothing to do with each other, but here, the contradictions are harmonized, and even become a spectacle on the border. I have to admire the nature's ability to create. .

Look at the layers of green and round lotus leaves, you hug me and I squeeze you, it's as lively as a party, but the lotus is more restrained, hiding in the arms of the big disc, quietly releasing elegant fragrance.

Walking slowly along the wooden plank road by the lake, my eyes were firmly attracted by the birch forest on the opposite bank: I saw the sand dunes with sparse desert green plants willingly made the background of the birch forest, and the calm lake surface became her performance stage. The light at sunset is also generous, transforming herself into her make-up artist, and all the scenes are clothed in sunset-woven gold. When there is no wind, this picture is so quiet that you can hear a needle drop.

Go on and come to an open place, leaning on the railing to enjoy it quietly. A triangular fine sand dune lies peacefully by the water, and at this moment, the melody of the piano piece "Adilina by the Water" popped out in my mind...

With the help of a telephoto lens, the sand dunes in the distance are close at hand. Looking closely, the outline of the sand dunes is very charming. The line on the top of the sand dunes is winding and winding, like a entrenched dragon, without words, with a comfortable aura.

Some people say that Baisha Lake is a spectacle on the border; others say that Baisha Lake is the eyes in the desert! In my opinion, Baisha Lake is indeed like this, even worse.

Tips to go to

A border pass is required to go to the Baisha Lake Scenic Area. Please bring your ID card to the Border Defense Brigade of Habahe County to apply.

Safety Instructions

If you go to Baisha Lake Scenic Area in July, please take anti-mosquito measures seriously.

route recommendation

County seat—1km—Akeqi Wetland—3km—Baihua Forest Scenic Area—44km—Irtysh River Moon Bay—22km—185 Regiment—12km—Couple Outpost—5km—Mingsha Mountain (China-Kazakh Boundary River)—13km—White Sand Lake —3km—Northwest First Company—1km—North of Northwest (Provincial Highway 229)