Jewel Secret Realm, Crystal Clear—Zhao Su Jade Lake

After seeing the flower seas, grasslands, green slopes, and snow mountains of Xinjiang, it seems that something is missing—"the lake". But in April in Yili, it's a bit difficult. Seeing Director Zhang constantly making phone calls, we must go to Shao Su! It will definitely make up for the regret of not seeing the lake. Zhao Su Jade Lake is a high-altitude lake full of mysterious colors and beautiful scenery. It is crystal clear and nestled in the hinterland of the Tianshan glaciers, at an altitude of about 2200 meters, surrounded by vast and magnificent snow mountains and grasslands. It is like a huge gem set between the grand canyons. Not many people know about Jade Lake, and even fewer have visited. Free but with limited numbers is the norm for Jade Lake. As soon as the car entered the valley, a Tiffany blue came into view. The color of this lake is so special, rich and naturally fresh. It's so unrealistically beautiful that even filters wouldn't dare to enhance it like this; the sapphire color is so stunning. Zhao Su Jade Lake has an abundant water source, which comes from the Tianshan Muzarte Glacier and the rain from the sky. The glacier squeezes and grinds into white fine powder mixed within the ice layer. When the glacier melts, a large amount of milky meltwater enters the valley and then flows into Jade Lake. After these powder grains settle, the water of Jade Lake, under the influence of microorganisms and the environment, presents different colors in different seasons and weather conditions, adding to the mysterious color and charming allure of Jade Lake. The color of Jade Lake changes strangely throughout the four seasons. In early spring, the water is milky white; entering early summer, it turns light blue, and in the peak of summer, it becomes dark green; after autumn, the water is azure blue, until the end of October when the lake freezes, Jade Lake turns into a piece of 'gentle white jade'. The regular seasonal changes in the color of the lake water are extremely rare in the world, hence Zhao Su Jade Lake is also known as the 'Color-Changing Lake'. Unexpectedly, the ice had melted early this spring, the mountains were turning green, and the lake, which is up to 90 meters deep, was so dazzling under the warm sunlight on the calm surface. Today we have chartered the place again, for 2 hours, only our car on the several kilometers of canyon lake surface. Spread out around us are the residences of Kazakh herders, along the way, we only see the heroic posture of herder women riders and hear the clatter of horse hooves. The car kept driving upstream of Jade Lake, the Milk River washed down from the glacier was rushing through the valley, gradually turning green and slowing down, and the sheep were leisurely grazing by the river. In the afternoon, surrounded by mountains, Jade Lake, with the backdrop of the highland blue sky and white clouds, reflected the sunlight and clouds, changing with the clouds in the sky, the alternating light and shadow of the mountain colors under the sunlight, ever-changing, dazzling and colorful. Everyone who has had the fortune to visit Jade Lake is captivated by its purity; it is a gift from heaven. The mountains in front of us are tall and the water is long, with light clouds and a gentle breeze. There's a saying that goes well: Guard a clear lake, quiet a lifetime of illusions, witness a lifetime of beauty.