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Dabancheng Salt Lake

Dabancheng Salt Lake is a stunning natural landscape along the Urumqi-Turpan highway. The mesmerizing blue and white salt deposits create otherworldly scenery perfect for photography. The scenic area offers a Dead Sea-style floating experience, salt sculptures, and go-kart rides.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 17, 2026

Entrance Fee

Adult
30 CNY~30.0 $
Child
15 CNY~15.0 $

¥30 for scenic area with floating experience; roadside viewing is free

Best Time to Visit

Morning or late afternoon for best light and photography; summer for clearest colors

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access
Partial
Audio guide
Not available
Staff assistance
Not available

Facilities & Services

restrooms
parking
food stalls

Working Hours

Verified: Jan 17, 2026
Monday09:00 — 19:00
Tuesday09:00 — 19:00
Wednesday09:00 — 19:00
Thursday09:00 — 19:00
Friday09:00 — 19:00
Saturday09:00 — 19:00
Sunday09:00 — 19:00

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Yes! The Salt Lake Scenic Area offers a Dead Sea-style floating experience where you can float effortlessly in the highly saline water. The entry fee includes this experience.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather-16°
74%6 м/с
Todayweather-15°-19°
Tomorrowweather-17°-25°
Monweather-18°-25°
Tueweather-18°-26°
Wedweather-15°-22°
Thuweather-15°-22°
Friweather-11°-23°
-10°
-20°Jan
-7°
-17°Feb
3°
-7°Mar
15°
3°Apr
23°
10°May
28°
15°Jun
30°
18°Jul
29°
16°Aug
23°
10°Sep
13°
2°Oct
2°
-8°Nov
-7°
-16°Dec

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