Known as the "Pure Sea" in ancient times, Sayram Lake, originally named Sayram Nor in Mongolian, means "the lake on the ridge of mountains". It is located in the Tianshan Mountains north of Bole City, Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, close to Huocheng County of Ili. It sits on the northern route of the ancient Silk Road, with the G30 Lianhuo Expressway and Guozigou Bridge providing direct access to the lake area.