General Profile of Fuhai County
Fuhai County belongs to Altay Prefecture, northern Xinjiang, centered around Ulungur Lake (Ulungur Sea). Reputed as the Gobi Sapphire and the "Inland Sea of Northern Xinjiang", it integrates vast freshwater lakes, lakeside wind-eroded yardang landforms, wetland ecosystems, Kazakh nomadic culture and time-honored winter fishing customs. With low commercialization and primitive wilderness scenery, Fuhai is an essential stop on the northern Xinjiang tourist corridor connecting Urumqi, S21 Desert Highway, Burqin and Kanas Lake.
Best Visiting Period: June to October (summer lake vacation & autumn landscape photography); December to February (traditional winter fishing spectacle)携程.
Core Highlights: Golden Beach, Sea Devil City (AAA-level scenic spot), Ulungur Wetland, Fuhai Museum, Kazakh folk customs, wild cold-water fish cuisine, golden jade picking experience福海县人民....
Route 1: One-Day Classic Lakeside & Yardang Leisure Route (Most Popular for Transit Visitors)
Route Arrangement: Fuhai County Downtown → Golden Beach Scenic Area → Ulungur Lakeside Wetland → Sea Devil City → Return to downtown / drive to Burqin
Schedule & Attraction Introduction
Morning & Noon: Golden Beach (Golden Coast)
Admission Fee: 35 RMB. Stretching over 10 kilometers of silvery fine sand along the southeast bank of Ulungur Lake, it forms a rare natural coastal bathing beach amid the gobi desert. The lake water stays around 20°C in summer, cool and refreshing. Tourists can enjoy beach strolling, jet skiing, yachting and lake cruising. Local signature food—braised Ulungur pike and taimen fish is a must-try lunch here携程.
Afternoon: Ulungur Wetland Park (Free Admission)
Dense reeds grow along the lakeshore, gathering tens of thousands of migratory birds including swans, seagulls and wild ducks. The calm lake mirrors the sky and reed marshes, ideal for quiet hiking, bird watching and landscape shooting. Fuhai Museum nearby displays local fishery culture and Kazakh folk relics with free access携程.
Dusk: Sea Devil City (Devil City on the Sea, AAA Scenic Area)
14 km southeast of Fuhai County, formed by thousands of years of wind erosion and water corrosion on reddish-brown rock strata. Yardang clusters stand right above the lake, shaped like ancient castles, lions and palaces. The golden sunset gilds yardang cliffs and lake surface, creating stunning silhouette views favored by photographers all year round. Ticket fee: 30 RMB plus shuttle bus fare福海县人民....
Route 2: Two-Day In-depth Wilderness & Cultural Experience Route
Day 1: Lake Scenery + Wetland Ecology + Urban Folk Culture
Downtown → Golden Beach → Ring Lake Highway Self-driving → Lakeside Wetland Bird-watching → Fuhai Museum → Downtown accommodation
Drive along the whole ring-lake road to access unoccupied wild viewing platforms with zero crowds. Experience lakeside camping and stargazing at night; Fuhai downtown offers authentic Kazakh meals including hand-served mutton, naan and fermented mare milk.
Day 2: Sea Devil City Yardang Geology → Gobi Golden Jade Picking → Departure
Hike the wooden plank roads inside Sea Devil City to study typical lake-front yardang geological features. Head to the gobi jade producing area to pick natural golden jade as souvenirs. Tourists may visit the jade market in Fuhai County to select handcrafted jade ornaments before leaving for the next destination.
Route 3: Winter Special 2-Day Winter Fishing Ice-Scenery Route (December–February)
Day 1: Watch the grand Ulungur Winter Fishing Ceremony
Watch the ritual of drilling ice holes, casting large fishing nets and hauling catches on the frozen lake surface. Witness the spectacular scene of silver fish jumping out of thick ice. Taste hot pot of freshly-caught cold-water fish and siberian sea buckthorn drinks in warm yurts; learn to play dombra with local folk artists携程.
Day 2: Snow-covered Yardang of Sea Devil City + Ice Lake Sightseeing
Yardang landforms blanketed in snow form a desolate and pure ice-snow landscape. Walk on ice patterns on the lake surface and visit the snow carving corridor themed on local fishing culture to experience exclusive northern Xinjiang winter charm携程.
Practical Travel Tips
Transport: Self-driving is the optimal way; county chartered cars are available for short-distance trips between scenic spots.
Local Cuisine: Cold-water fish (pike, taimen), roasted lamb, Kazakh dairy products are representative local delicacies.
Photography Suggestion: Sunset from 21:00 to 22:30 in summer brings the best light for Sea Devil City shooting.
Etiquette: Ask for permission before photographing local Kazakh residents and their yurts; protect wetland birds and yardang geological landscapes.
Route Advantages
All premium routes feature smooth driving tracks, reasonable pacing, low ticket costs and complete supporting facilities. They can be flexibly inserted into the classic Urumqi–S21 Desert Highway–Altay–Kanas travel loop for seamless itinerary connection
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