匿匿名ユーザーFantastic stay! The room was clean and well-equipped. The staff were super friendly, and the location is great with lots of shops nearby. I loved the free perks—the tea break and supper were delicious, and the huge laundry room is free to use (you can even check availability on the room TV). Will definitely come back!
ゲゲストReally cool experience to stay in a traditional Kazakh yurt in their own community. The host led us through their own fenced off area of the mountain (as a tourist you can't just drive in yourself).
The blankets were clean and we had a view of the lake by just opening the yurt door. There are no showers, only a pit toilet, but there is crisp running water drawn from the mountains somewhere. It was really cold outside but the charcoal heating was sufficient enough for us to wear T shirts to sleep.
We ordered dinner and breakfast in advance and the host's mum's cooking is fantastic. Every dish was the best version we've had so far on our trip.
You could see the sheep and cows being herded at the beginning and end of the day. The friendly yellow dog kept the cattle from wandering too close to our camp. He's a well trained, good boy!
Would definitely like to stay again.
Yy3nch1ngWe booked the guest rooms, which are actually a “盲盒” concept where you get whichever room is available upon check-in. Luckily, we were upgraded to wooden cabins with two rooms each. Since I booked 3 rooms, they arranged 2 wooden cabins for us.
Each cabin came with two independent bedrooms with attached bathrooms, plus a shared living room. We absolutely loved it because we could gather and spend time together in the living room. We even had steamboat there one evening, which made the stay feel extra cozy, lovely, and convenient.
There was also a huge open area in front of the cabins, but unfortunately the wind during our stay was too strong for us to sit outside. In the evening, sheep were grazing right outside our unit. On good weather days, you can even see Sayram Lake and the snow mountains directly from the cabin, which was really beautiful.
The cabins are spread across a large area, so you do need to walk to your unit, but the pathways are properly paved and easy to walk on. Our cabin was about 200m from the car park.
Special shoutout to the staff, Hemu and Dan Ni Er, who were extremely helpful. They used their small transport buggy to help move our luggage during check-in and check-out. Since we were travelling with elderly family members who had difficulty walking, they also kindly gave them rides to and from the cabin, which we truly appreciated.
Highly recommended for those looking for a different and more memorable experience compared to a normal hotel stay.
AAshleigh RThe yurts were of big size, able to accommodate six people in one. They are traditionally decorated. Bedding is provided. During the night, it can get cold, but the coal stove really helped, although it did look a bit unsteady. Hot water for tea/coffee is available. The people were friendly. They picked us up from the North Gate. We enjoyed chatting with them, learning about their culture, and playing cards. They can provide meals at an additional price. However, breakfast is included. Improvements should be made to the toilet facilties by adding a permanent outer frame structure to the drop toilet for privacy.
ゲゲストWe had a difficult situation during our stay near Sayram Lake because our payment apps and bank transfer were not working, and we did not have enough cash for transport back to the railway station. Mr. Song was very kind and patient with us. He helped call several drivers and tried his best to find someone who could accept the amount of cash we had. Even with the language barrier, his kindness made us feel safe and cared for.
I have travelled to many places in China, and experiences like this are why I always say Chinese people are very kind and Mr. Song is one of them.
If this was my first and last journey to Sayram Lake, I will still remember their kindness forever. Thank you so much for helping us during a difficult moment. 😊