Recent plummeting temperatures have transformed Sayram Lake in Xinjiang into a breathtaking winter spectacle, showcasing two rare natural phenomena: ice flowers and frozen bubbles.

The lake’s surface is adorned with countless delicate ice flowers, each uniquely shaped like nature’s own artwork. Beneath the crystal-clear ice, methane bubbles released from decaying plants below have been frozen in time, resembling pearls trapped under the ice. Together, these wonders paint a mesmerizing picture of Sayram Lake's frosty beauty.

Ice flowers form under specific conditions like plummeting temperatures, clear water, and gentle winds, while frozen bubbles result from gas rising and freezing in the ice. Both are illuminated by sunlight, creating a dazzling, otherworldly effect.

As Xinjiang’s highest alpine lake and a popular destination, Sayram Lake is a year-round attraction—but its winter scenery, featuring these rare icy masterpieces, is truly unforgettable

近日，受气温骤降影响，新疆赛里木湖出现了冰花和冰泡两大奇观。无数洁白的冰花在湖面绽放，形态各异，宛如自然界的艺术品。大小不一的冰泡在冰层之下形成，形态各异，宛如一颗颗被冰封的珍珠，共同谱写着赛里木湖冬日的绝美华章。

冰花的形成与多种因素有关，包括气温、水质、风速等。在气温骤降、湖面开始结冰的时候，如果水质清澈、风速适中，就容易形成形态各异的冰花。这些冰花在阳光的照耀下，会呈现出晶莹剔透、五彩斑斓的效果，让人叹为观止。

冰泡则是由湖底腐烂的植物释放的甲烷等气体，在涌向湖面的过程中被快速冻结而形成的。这些气泡在冰层中形态各异，给赛里木湖带来了别样的美丽，增添了一抹神秘而浪漫的色彩。

赛里木湖，作为新疆海拔最高、面积最大的高山湖泊，一直以来都是游客们心中的旅游胜地。而在冬季，赛里木湖更是以其独特的冰雪景观令人神往。