[2025 Fukang Attraction] Travel Guide for Tian Shan (Updated Mar)

If you ever head to Xinjiang, Tianshan is a must! Whether it’s winter or Summer it’s beautiful all year round. I prefer the snow so I decided to go in the Winter and the lake is frozen so you can explore even more. The park is huge and about an hour from Urumqi so, you can spend the day here. Great experience! #yearofrabbit #newyearadventure #mytripvlog #tripblazers #awesomepic #nationalpark

Winter break is here! Here's a detailed 10-day itinerary for Urumqi and Northern Xinjiang, so you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Xinjiang. Don't miss out! / Suggested itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, enjoy 24-hour airport transfer service, free time, and check in to a downtown hotel. Day 2–3: Depart from Urumqi, visit Tianchi Lake, and take the Ahe Highway to Hemu. Check in to a hotel in Hemu Scenic Area. Day 4: Wake up naturally in Hemu, stroll around Kanas, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Three Bays, and check in to a hotel in Kanas Scenic Area. Day 5: Depart from Kanas, explore the mysterious Urho Ghost City, and check in to a 5-star hotel in Huyanghe City/Dushanzi. Day 6: Visit Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, and Tuke Desert, experience the oasis desert, and check in to a hotel in Yining. Day 7: Depart from Yining, visit the seasonal Lavender Manor and Nalati Wild Lily, and check in to a hotel in Xinyuan. Day 8: Visit Kuerdening/Nalati Apricot Blossom Valley (seasonal), enjoy the northern scenery, and check in to a hotel in Bole. Day 9: Depart from Bole, visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon, return to Urumqi, and check in to a 5-star hotel in the city center. Day 10: After breakfast at the hotel in Urumqi, enjoy a private transfer to the station and end your pleasant journey. / Must-visit attractions: 🌟 Sayram Lake 🌟🌟 Address: G30, Bole, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Opening hours: 09:00–21:00 Recommended visit duration: 1–2 days The lake is clear and blue, and is the highest and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang. It is known as the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean. 🌟 Kanas Scenic Area 🌟🌟 Address: Provincial Highway 232, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang Opening hours: October 16, 2024–April 30, 2025, 10:00–18:00 Recommended visit duration: 1–2 days This is a paradise for photography and adventure enthusiasts, with mysterious lake monster legends and ever-changing lake colors. 🌟 Tianchi Lake 🌟🌟 Address: No. 501, Junggar Road, Fukang, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Opening hours: November 1, 2024–March 31, 2025, 09:30–19:00 Recommended visit duration: 1 day The lake is like a mirror, reflecting the magnificent Bogda Peak, surrounded by spruce trees, like a fairyland on earth. 🌟 Hemu Scenic Area 🌟🌟 Address: Hemu Village, Hemu Hanas Mongolian Township, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang Opening hours: October 16, 2024–April 30, 2025, 10:00–18:00 Recommended visit duration: 1–2 days The quaint wooden houses are scattered in the mountain valleys, quiet and peaceful, a great place to relax. 🌟 World Ghost City 🌟🌟 Address: No. 200, Longji Road, Urho District, Karamay, Xinjiang Opening hours: November 1, 2024–October 28, 2025, 10:00–18:00 Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours This place has spectacular and majestic Yardang landforms, with strangely shaped stone pillars, like a devil's castle. / Travel essentials: 🎒 Urumqi and Northern Xinjiang packing list 👗 Clothing: Long down jacket, fleece-lined base shirt, thick sweater, warm and stylish; thick cotton pants, fleece-lined outer pants, not afraid of the cold; high-top snow boots, non-slip and warm. 🎩 Accessories: Wool hat, scarf, gloves, windproof and warm; sunglasses, sunscreen, protect your skin; power bank, charger, ensure electronic devices are charged. 🆔 Documents: ID card, student ID, etc., travel worry-free; a small amount of cash, just in case; headphones, camera, record your wonderful journey. / On your journey to Northern Xinjiang, you'll be accompanied by beautiful scenery. Don't forget to capture these unforgettable moments with your camera! 📸

A guide to avoiding pitfalls at Tianchi in Tianshan Mountain. Don’t go there without a good guide! 1. The tour guide will recommend you a Kazakh home visit, saying it costs 100 yuan per person, including food and drinks in the yurt, and there will also be performances! Don't go! This is a pit, the lamb skewers are very salty, and the performance is perfunctory 2. You don't have to take the boat to Tianchi! You can walk to the Xiwangmu Temple, which takes about 20 minutes. 3. Be sure to bring a coat! Because Tianshan is really cold, the sky is clear one second and it rains heavily the next second 4. The last return train is at 20:30, please calculate the time 5. Xinjiang is very sunny in midsummer, so be sure to take good sun protection to avoid sunburn 6. There are many stones with "Tianchi" engraved on them in the scenic spots. There is no need to queue up at the entrance to take pictures. There are many empty seats if you walk inside 7. You don't need to go down to the lowest platform to take pictures with Tianchi. You can take pictures with Tianchi + Snow Mountain by pulling up a large lens at a high altitude. The lowest platform is full of people, and there will always be someone who accidentally breaks into your lens 8. The price of dining in Tianchi Scenic Area is relatively high. You can bring your own water and food to solve lunch to avoid expenses 9. The journey from the winding mountain section is about 40 minutes, so take motion sickness medicine in advance 10. Buy tickets + section tickets online in advance. Although it doesn't save a few dollars, it saves the time of queuing on site. The efficiency of ticket sales on site is very slow. 11. There are several grocery stores from the parking lot to the ticket office. If you need to buy ice sleeves, sun hats, and replenish water, just buy them if you like. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

Winter break is here! Want to experience the fun of skiing? Come to Urumqi and Northern Xinjiang! This 10-day itinerary will take you to a skiing paradise! -- 🏃 Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, enjoy 24-hour airport transfer service, and check in to a downtown hotel. Free time. Day 2: Visit Tianchi Lake, experience the hot springs in the snow, and check in to a 5-star hotel in Urumqi. Day 3–4: Travel along the S21 Desert Highway, visit the lesser-known Sea Devil City and Ulungur Lake, stroll through Kanas and Hemu, and check in to a hotel in Hemu Scenic Area. Day 5–6: Wake up naturally in Hemu, head to Urho, explore the World Devil City, enjoy a hot pot by the Blue Ice Lake, and finally arrive at Sayram Lake. Check in to a hotel at the entrance to the scenic area. Day 7–8: Explore Sayram Lake in depth, experience winter snow activities, head to Xinyuan, and visit Nalati. Check in to a 5-star hotel in Xinyuan for two consecutive nights. Day 9: Visit Yining Liuxing Street, visit Swan Lake (December–January), return to Urumqi, and check in to a 5-star hotel. Day 10: After breakfast at the hotel in Urumqi, enjoy 24-hour transfer service to the station. End of trip. -- Must-visit attractions: 🌟 Sayram Lake: The lake is as clear as a sapphire, surrounded by grasslands with colorful wildflowers. It's breathtakingly beautiful. 🌲 Kanas Scenic Area: Explore the mysterious Kanas, where you might encounter the legendary lake monster and see the color-changing lake! 🏞️ Tianchi Lake: Standing by the lake, you can see the Bogda Peak clearly reflected in the lake, surrounded by spruce trees. It's like stepping into a fairyland. -- Travel essentials: Urumqi and Northern Xinjiang packing list 👗 Clothing: A fleece-lined 3-in-1 jacket is warm and windproof, perfect for the winter in Northern Xinjiang. Also, don't forget to bring a pair of comfortable and versatile long pants. Martin boots are also a good choice for exploring Northern Xinjiang. 🎒 Accessories: A full-coverage sun hat, sunglasses, and sun protection gloves are essential for the sunny weather in Xinjiang. Also, bring a disposable raincoat for unexpected weather. 📋 Documents: Bring your ID card and driver's license. If you have a student ID, tour guide ID, or other discount cards, don't forget to bring them. You can save a lot on tickets! 💊 Medicine: Motion sickness patches, cold medicine, and band-aids. Health comes first when traveling. 🔋 Other: Power bank and charging cable. Make sure your phone is fully charged. Also, bring sunscreen. The UV rays in Northern Xinjiang are no joke. Once you're prepared, you can enjoy your trip to Urumqi and Northern Xinjiang! -- A trip to Northern Xinjiang starts in Urumqi, but there's so much more to explore. Don't hesitate, set off to discover your own adventure!

Tested one-day tour guide to Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Transportation: Depart from Urumqi city, about 1.5 hours by car. Free parking at the scenic area, no self-driving allowed inside. Ticket fees: Scenic area ticket + shuttle bus 155 RMB/person Other fees: Electric car in the scenic area: 10 RMB/person (optional, 800 meters walkable) Boat ride: 100 RMB/person West Queen Mother Temple: 10 RMB/person Ma Ya Mountain cable car: 220 RMB/person Opening hours: 8:00-19:00 (April 1 - October 31) 9:30-19:00 (November 1 - March 31) Recommended tour time: about 6 hours Tour sequence: First, depart from Urumqi, arrive at the entrance of Tianchi Lake scenic area in 1 hour, park the car in the parking lot, buy tickets, and go through security check. After entering the scenic area, take the shuttle bus to the Kazakh Folk Garden, about 20 minutes ride. You can see Kazakh culture along the way: Kazakh language, horsehead culture, handmade embroidery, folk dance performances, camel riding, etc. There are Xinjiang specialty foods sold in the folk garden at reasonable prices: baked buns 5 RMB, naan 10 RMB, mixed noodles 20 RMB. Then continue to take the shuttle bus to the lakeside of Tianchi, with about 30 minutes of winding mountain road. There will be a professional guide on the bus explaining the scenery along the way. You will see West Little Tianchi and Stone Gate Line along the way. After arriving at the shuttle bus terminal, you need to walk 800 meters to the lakeside of Tianchi, or you can choose to take the electric car for 10 RMB/person (personally, I think it's unnecessary). After reaching the lakeside, it's time for photo-taking. There are ethnic costumes for rent at 20 RMB/set, very cost-effective. Recommended photo spots: Tianchi Lake, West Queen Mother Temple, Dinghai Shenzhu, Ma Ya Mountain. If you want to overlook the entire Tianchi Lake, I personally recommend taking the cable car. It only takes about 8 minutes to reach the highest point. After getting off the cable car, you can choose a suitable viewing platform (free of charge) according to your physical strength to have a distant view of Bogda Snow Mountain. The Ma Ya Mountain scenic area is at an altitude of 3056 meters, and different viewing platforms will bring different visual feasts. Climbing the West Queen Mother Temple can be a bit strenuous, but it is said that making a wish and burning incense is very effective, so believers must go. Experience sharing: 1. The earlier you depart, the fewer people there are, and the better the experience. 2. Do not sleep while taking the shuttle bus, as some of the best scenery is along the way. 3. The air quality of Tianchi is very good, with a high content of negative oxygen ions, making it very suitable for deep breathing. 4. Tianchi in Tianshan is really worth it, but it requires good weather conditions. Be sure to check the weather forecast before departure and go on a sunny day.

Hey girls! Want to experience the beautiful scenery and healing hot springs of Urumqi and Northern Xinjiang? Check out this 10-day travel guide and start your dream trip! -- 🚩Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, enjoy 24-hour airport transfer service, check in to a downtown hotel, and enjoy free time. Day 2-3: Visit Tianchi Lake, experience the snow hot springs, cross the S21 Desert Highway, visit the Ghost City of the Sea and Ulungur Lake, and stay in Burqin. Day 4-5: Stroll through Kanas, admire Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, and Fairy Bay, visit the primitive Tuva village of Hemu, and stay in Urho. Day 6-7: Visit the World Ghost City, taste the hot pot by the Blue Ice Lake, explore Sayram Lake, enjoy the sunrise, and stay in Dushanzi. Day 8: Visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon, marvel at the wonders of nature, and return to Urumqi. Day 9: Stroll through Urumqi, enjoy local food, visit landmarks, and experience the local life. Day 10: After breakfast, enjoy 24-hour transfer service, and end your wonderful trip to Xinjiang. -- Must-see attractions: 🌟 Sayram Lake: The lake is as clear as sapphire, surrounded by grasslands with colorful wildflowers in full bloom. 🌈 Kanas Scenic Area: In addition to the mysterious lake monster legend, the lake water changes color with the seasons, which is fascinating. 🏞️ Tianchi Lake: The lake is like a mirror, reflecting the magnificent Bogda Peak, surrounded by spruce trees, as if stepping into a fairyland. 🏡 Hemu Scenic Area: The rustic wooden houses scattered in the mountain valleys are quiet and peaceful, a great place to escape the hustle and bustle. -- Travel tips: 📅 December climate: Xinjiang is cold in winter, so remember to bring a thick coat and thermal underwear. ✈️ Airport transportation: Urumqi Airport is convenient, and renting a car or taking a taxi is easy. 🍽️ Food: Xinjiang big plate chicken, pilaf, and lamb skewers are not to be missed! 📸 Photo spots: Tianchi Lake and Kanas Lake offer stunning views, so take some beautiful photos! 💡 Tips: The time difference is large, so adjust your schedule accordingly. Sun protection and moisturizing are also important. -- Start from Urumqi, travel through Northern Xinjiang, and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. Don't forget to save this guide and start your dream trip!

Beautiful Xinjiang, a dreamy journey If you yearn for magnificent natural scenery, colorful culture, and simple folk customs, then Xinjiang, this land in the northwest, is the embodiment of your dreamland. Known as the "back garden of China", Xinjiang attracts countless travelers with its vast land, diverse landforms, and strong ethnic customs. Desert Gobi, vast and boundless Xinjiang has the most magnificent desert landscape in China. The Taklimakan Desert, with its vast golden dunes, makes people sigh at the majestic power of nature. Here, it seems to have entered a long history of the Silk Road movie, the sound of camel bells, the sunset, showing the Western Region customs. Tianshan Snow Ridge, Glacier Spectacle Tianshan is famous for its towering snow peaks and peculiar glaciers. In summer, the green grassland and the white snow mountain reflect each other, forming a beautiful picture; in winter, the vast snowfield and the quiet lake make it a paradise for skiers and winter explorers. Lake and mountain scenery, picturesque Kanas Lake, known as the "Oriental Switzerland", not only has dreamy lake and mountain scenery, but also a mysterious "water monster legend". Autumn in Kanas is the most beautiful season, with colorful forests, rippling blue waves, and it seems to have entered a fairy tale world. The blue lake of Sayram Lake is exceptionally quiet and mysterious in the embrace of Tianshan Mountain. When the sun sets, the lake is like a mirror, which is refreshing. Humanistic style, ethnic integration Xinjiang is a multi-ethnic region, where many ethnic groups such as Uighurs, Kazakhs, and Hui gather, and the cultures of all ethnic groups blend to form a unique Western Region style. In the old city of Kashgar, you can stroll on the ancient stone road and feel the strong historical atmosphere. The mosques, bazaars (markets) and various ethnic handicrafts here show a rich and colorful cultural connotation. Food feast, enjoyment on the tip of the tongue Xinjiang's food is an experience that every traveler should not miss. From fragrant roasted lamb skewers, lamb pilaf to delicious and delicious noodles, every bite is full of strong ethnic characteristics. Paired with a cup of authentic milk tea, it seems to instantly blend into the local life rhythm. Away from the hustle and bustle, feel the cleansing of the soul Whether it is hiking in the depths of Tianshan Mountain or riding a horse through the sea of ​​flowers in the Ili River Valley, every scene in Xinjiang can make you away from the hustle and bustle of the world and regain inner peace. This land is not only a travel destination, but also a journey of spiritual purification. Xinjiang, this mysterious and magnificent land, is waiting for you to explore. Let us embark on this charming Western Region land and start a dreamy journey together!

Hey guys, today I'm going to share my two-day express tour in Xinjiang! Are you excited? Let's quickly explore the beautiful Xinjiang together! 😎 First of all, make sure to prepare your luggage and daily necessities before departure! Don't forget to bring sunscreen and sunglasses, as well as a change of clothes, because the weather in Xinjiang can be quite unpredictable! 👜 On the first day, we head straight to the beautiful Tianshan Tianchi! The scenery here is picturesque, with crystal-clear lake water, making it a perfect spot for taking photos. 🏞️ Along the tour route, you can taste authentic Xinjiang cuisine, such as roasted whole lamb, which is super delicious! 🍖 In the afternoon, you can choose to hike and get up close with the charm of nature. 🌿 On the second day, we will go to the mysterious Kanas Lake. Here, you will not only find stunning natural scenery but also the famous lake monster legend waiting for you to explore! 🚁 In Kanas, you can almost forget the passage of time, immersed in its extraordinary tranquility and beauty. This short trip made me deeply understand the saying 'Traveling a thousand miles is better than reading a thousand books.' Do you have any similar travel experiences? Come and share with us! 😊

Beautiful Xinjiang The most complete guide to a one-day trip to Tianshan Tianchi. Tianshan Tianchi is located in Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang and is a 5A-level scenic spot! : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

If you don't visit Tianshan Tianchi once, you might never truly understand the real meaning of 'Tianchi'! It is said that 'Yaochi' refers to Tianshan Tianchi, the bathing place of the Queen Mother of the West! Tianshan Tianchi is located in the suburbs of Urumqi, Xinjiang. From May to October each year is the best tourism season for Tianshan Tianchi. 🗺Recommended attractions: 1️⃣ Maya Mountain Scenic Area - Overlook Tianchi and gaze at the snow mountain You can choose to take the cable car up the mountain, which takes about 20 minutes to reach the viewing platform. Climbing to the top allows you to overlook the beauty of Tianchi and gaze at the Bogda snow peak. With some luck, you might also see a sea of clouds. 2️⃣ Haixi - Wedding Photography Base Walk along the main road to the right of Tianchi towards the direction of the snow mountain. After about 15 minutes, a wooden plank road will appear. Following it will lead you to the sandy soil beach. This place is a wedding photography base with fewer tourists, allowing for a closer and quieter appreciation of the snow mountain, forest, lake, and other landscapes. East Little Tianchi - The hanging springs and waterfalls are breathtaking On the left side of Tianchi, follow the asphalt road. When you come to a fork with two roads, take the left plank road through the primeval dense forest. Continue straight at the crossroads and go down the steps to reach East Little Tianchi. Then, keep walking to the left to enjoy the view of the hanging springs and waterfalls. 3️⃣ Xi Wangmu Ancestral Temple - The only temple of the Queen Mother in the country You need to climb dozens of steps to get there. Once at the top, you can ring the bell at the entrance, buy a blessing wooden plaque to make a wish, light incense, and also overlook Tianchi. You can walk along the lakeside plank road for an hour or take a boat for 15 minutes. The distance is far, but the scenery along the way is beautiful. 4️⃣ Kazakh Ethnographic Park - Check in Kazakhstan without leaving the country Here you can find concentrated Kazakh history, culture, and food culture. Visitors can enter the yurts to fully experience the local customs and also taste the local specialty milk tea. 5️⃣ Tianshan Tianchi International Ski Resort - The main venue of the 13th National Winter Games 🧭It has seven independent ski runs with a total length of 15 kilometers, which are the longest professional ski runs in Xinjiang. There are also alpine skiing, U-shaped channels, freestyle ski jumping, snowmobiling, and other activities, with multi-level ski runs suitable for people of all ages and levels.

Tianshan Tianchi, a must-see for every Xinjiang tour group Tianshan Tianchi in Urumqi is 120km away The journey takes about 1.5 hours The scenery on the top of the mountain is spectacular! Take the scenic area shuttle bus to the core scenic area of ​​Tianshan Tianchi. On the way, you can enjoy [Shimen Yixian], [Dingtian Sanshi], [Xixiao Tianchi], etc. (all in the car, no getting off and staying), and arrive at [Tianshan Tianchi] 2After getting off the bus, you can visit [Dinghai Shenzhen], [Nanshan Wangxue], [Xishan Guansong, etc.] by the lake. If the weather is fine that day, you can overlook the magical charm of the snow-capped peak of Tianshan [Bogda Peak]. Three people suggested not to stay too long in Tianchi, but to spend more time climbing to the top of the mountain to overlook the entire view. It is nice to take pictures when you climb up, you can take pictures of Tianchi and Green Forest Snow Mountain PS Tianchi is 1910m above sea level, Maya Mountain is 3056m above sea level, please make your trip according to your physical condition Tickets for shuttle bus: Peak season 155/person, off-season 105/person (adult ticket) Opening hours of scenic spots: 8:00-19:00 (4.1-10.31) 9:30-19:00 (11.1-3.31)

You have to go and see the scenery of the top of Tianshan Tianchi yourself. After you come to Tianshan Taichi, you can really feel what it is like to be in a fairyland. Looking at the calm lake and the green mountains in the distance, coupled with the thin mist, it really gives you a feeling of a thousand years at a glance~ The weather is fine, and the Tianchi under the blue sky and white clouds makes people feel relaxed and happy. The most impressive thing is the vegetation here. The snow-covered spruce surrounds the Tianchi, and the scenery of the alpine meadow is beautiful~

In that distant Western Region, there is a magical land called Xinjiang, where the scenery is as beautiful as a dreamy painting. The majestic Tianshan Mountains stand tall, with their snowy peaks piercing the clouds, like the abode of deities, guarding the magnificence and mystery of this land. The vast grasslands are like a green giant carpet, undulating and dancing in the breeze, with spirited horses galloping across, stirring up ripples of vitality. Sailimu Lake is like a dazzling sapphire, quietly set among the mountains, with its azure waters so clear, reflecting the sky and clouds, breathtakingly beautiful. There is also the mysterious desert, with sand dunes undulating like waves, the setting sun's afterglow dyeing it a golden yellow, powerful and stunning. The colorful Danxia landforms are like a palette overturned by nature, painting a dizzying and enchanting picture. The extending forests, lush and verdant, are like a green ocean, nurturing endless vitality. Every scene in Xinjiang seems to be a masterpiece meticulously carved by the Creator, each image captivating enough to make one intoxicated and reluctant to leave. Here is that beautiful painting scroll that makes one linger and forget to return, waiting for you to unveil its picturesque veil, to appreciate its endless charm and style. Xinjiang, with scenery as beautiful as a painting, is forever engraved in time.

📍Attraction Address: Tianshan District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang 🚗Transportation to Attraction: Self-driving, chartered car, or joining a one-day tour group 👍️Must-Visit Attractions: The Tianchi scenic area is vast, mainly including Tianchi, Fushou Temple, Xiwangmu Temple, Flying Dragon Pool, Flying Dragon Stream, etc. You can take a yacht to tour Tianchi, and also take a cable car to Mount Maya to see glaciers and snow peaks. The must-visit attractions are as follows: 1. Folk Customs Park. After entering the scenic area with face recognition by ID card, take a shuttle bus for about 20 minutes to reach the Folk Customs Park. Here you can find Xinjiang specialties such as naan, roasted buns, lamb skewers, roasted whole lamb, big plate chicken, various Xinjiang fruits for sale, as well as displays of Xinjiang folk customs and culture, and services for ethnic clothing rental and special travel photography. Take the shuttle bus again and wind up the mountain for about 30 minutes to reach the shuttle bus terminal. 2. Fushou Temple: Commonly known as Iron Tile Temple, also called Fushou Temple, it was originally built during the Yuan Dynasty, and rebuilt during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China period, each time being destroyed by war. The current Fushou Temple was rebuilt in 2005 on the original site, with three main halls, four side halls, a bell tower, ancient tower, stele corridor, etc., following the style of the original buildings, showcasing the appearance of this 800-year-old famous Taoist temple. The main hall is called 'Sanqing Hall', enshrining the three supreme deities of Taoism: Yuanshi Tianzun, Lingbao Tianzun, and Daode Tianzun. The rear hall is called 'Sanhuang Hall', enshrining Fuxi, Xuanyuan, and Shennong. 3. Tianchi. Tianshan Tianchi is a high mountain barrier lake, with water mainly composed of precipitation and meltwater. The lake surface is crescent-shaped, with an altitude of 1910 meters, the widest point is about 1500 meters, the deepest point is 103 meters, and the area is 4.9 square kilometers. The lake is nestled among mountain peaks and gorges, with steep mountains on both sides, and the Tianshan Bogda Peak (5445 meters above sea level) in the distance, covered with snow all year round. The central lake water is clear and beautiful, surrounded by forests, grass, and blooming flowers. If the weather is clear, under the reflection of the blue sky and white clouds, the perennial snow of Bogda Peak in the distance and the calm lake surface form a beautiful landscape painting. Especially when yachts speed across the lake, the white spray lines formed add a dynamic touch to photographs. 4. Flying Dragon Pool (East Small Tianchi). This pool is several hundred meters in circumference, with an area of about 10,000 square meters, formed by the water of the main lake flowing down from an artificial spillway at the east end of the Tianchi Dam. Walking down the tourist trail, it takes about 20 minutes to reach the quiet and blue Flying Dragon Pool. There are waterfalls at both the entrance and exit of Flying Dragon Pool. Walking up the trail, you can see a group of waterfalls formed in the upstream canyon along the way, which is very spectacular. Walking down the trail, you can see the north spillway of Flying Dragon Pool, where the water falls 200 meters, forming a magnificent waterfall with thunderous sounds. Walking down the trail, a suspension bridge crosses the canyon waterfall, where you can take pictures of the cascading waterfalls. At noon, under the sunlight, the splashing lake water will form a beautiful rainbow, which is very spectacular and pretty. After crossing the suspension bridge and walking down, you will reach the opposite side of the canyon via an artificial bridge. Walking up the trail, you can take pictures of the waterfall on the opposite bank from multiple points and different angles. Following the trail all the way up the mountain, it takes about 20 minutes to return to the shuttle bus terminal, where you can take a bus back to the entrance of the scenic area. 🎟️Ticket Information: Scenic Area Ticket (95 RMB), Shuttle Bus (60 RMB round trip) 💗Other tips: 1. Upon entering the main gate of the scenic area, you must first go through security check. Tianshan Tianchi scenic area is located in a forest area, and items such as lighters and matches are not allowed to be brought in. 2. It is about 1000 meters from the shuttle bus terminal to the Tianchi scenic area, which can be reached on foot or by electric cart (an additional fee of 10 RMB/person is required). 3. The Tianchi scenic area is very large, and it takes about 5-6 hours to visit the above attractions. 4. The visit to the Flying Dragon Pool involves a lot of climbing and stepping, so those who are elderly or weak should consider carefully.

🚗💨【A Journey Through Time by Car】From Urumqi to Hami, a 1270 km fantasy four-day tour🚗💨 📍 **Day 1: Depart from Urumqi - Barkol (530 km, about 6.5 hours)** Set off from the bustling Urumqi, head east straight to the embrace of Barkol.🛣️ - **Road Conditions**: Excellent conditions on the G7 Jingxin Expressway, enjoy the pleasure of smooth driving along the way. - **Attractions**: Don't miss 【Tianshan Tianchi】(Heavenly Lake of Tianshan), the beauty of the snow-capped lake in the morning light is incomparable. - **Accommodation**: Stay in a 【Characteristic Inn】 inside the ancient city of Barkol, experience the traditional charm. - **Cuisine**: Taste the 【Barkol Lamb Stew with Bread】, feel the authentic grassland flavor. 🌄 **Day 2: Explore Barkol - Hami (300 km, about 4 hours)** Cross the Gobi, feel the vastness and silence between heaven and earth.🌌 - **Road Conditions**: Drive along the S235 provincial road, witness the vast Gobi scenery along the way. - **Attractions**: Visit 【Barkol Lake】, leave your footprints by the salt lake, then head to 【Strange Stone Mountain】, where strange rocks stand in great numbers, creating a world of its own. - **Accommodation**: Stay in a 【Comfortable Hotel】 in Hami city, recharge for the upcoming journey. - **Cuisine**: Try the 【Hami Melon Feast】, sweet as honey, truly living up to its reputation. 🌄 **Day 3: In-depth Tour of Hami** Stay in Hami for one day, delve into its history and natural beauty.🏛️ - **Attractions**: Visit 【Hami King's Mansion】, learn about the glorious history of the Uyghur people; step into 【Wubao Devil City】, feel the natural wonder of the wind-eroded landforms. - **Cultural History**: Don't miss 【Hui King Mausoleum】, contemplate the solemnity of the years. - **Accommodation**: Continue to stay in Hami, at night you can join a 【Uyghur Family Visit】, experience the warm hospitality of the ethnic customs. - **Cuisine**: Try 【Hand-Pulled Rice】 and 【Roast Whole Lamb】, experience the essence of Xinjiang cuisine. 🌄 **Day 4: Return from Hami to Urumqi (440 km, about 5.5 hours)** With full memories, set off on the return journey, enjoy a different landscape along the way.🛣️ - **Road Conditions**: The return journey is also along the G7 Jingxin Expressway, pay attention to the changing light and shadows along the way. - **Scenic Spots Along the Way**: Pass through the Gobi again, consider stopping at different times to capture the beauty of the desert under different lighting. - **Tips**: On the way back, you can stop at 【Dabancheng Wind Power Station】, feel the perfect integration of modern technology and nature. 🏷️ This journey is not only a geographical crossing but also a cultural baptism and a touch to the soul.📸💖 Remember to record at any time, share this unique journey, let every stop become an eternal memory.

Attracted by the saying 'Beyond the frontier is Yili, and the most beautiful part of Yili is Qiaxi', we left the sea of flowers and drove towards the forest. Yili Gongliu, a place almost ignored by tourists; Gongliu Qiaxi, an existence long excluded from traditional tourist routes; the forest park, a scenic area now only accessible by self-driving cars. When our off-road vehicle drove directly from the foot of the mountain to the highest point of the forest park, a few steps on the plank walkway took us up a mountain ridge, what a sight! 'After traversing mountains and rivers, Qiaxi is worth it' - these eight bold characters stand in front of the hill, quite imposing! Standing here, with a broad view, forests, snow-capped mountains, valleys, and grasslands are all in sight, the landscape is majestic and beautiful, and walking among them is like being in a painting. Here I saw the original appearance of all the beautiful scenery; Xinjiang gave the most beautiful scenery to the Tianshan Mountains, and the Tianshan Mountains gave the most beautiful scenery to Yili, and Qiaxi fully interprets the beauty of Yili. Standing on the 'Qiaxi Scroll Viewing Platform', the continuous snow mountains, undulating grasslands, and coniferous forests, plus cows, sheep, and horses, are truly extraordinary, this can really be described as 'swallowing mountains and rivers'. The tall spruces are continuous and profound, crowding and standing on the slopes around. The dark green color fills the eyes, like the raw jade stone when the window is opened. The 'King of Spruce' sample displayed in the National Agricultural Exhibition Hall comes from Qiaxi. This is a famous forest area, clusters and patches of spruce forests form a green Great Wall that is intermittent and continuous. This place is known as 'China's Little Switzerland', with an average altitude of over 1500 meters. It seems to be a pure land outside the noisy world, low-key and charming. Every flower, every blade of grass, every tree is the essence of the great grassland, blooming quietly and beautifully in time. At sunset, the earth displays those undulating beautiful lines, with deep and shallow greens everywhere. It's like a beautiful combination of heaven and earth, shielding all the noise of the world. My old friend and I sat on the plank walkway, blowing the cool breeze, quietly waiting for the change of light; quietly admiring this magnificent scenery; quietly sending off one group after another of 'live-streaming' young ladies; quietly watching those people taking photos in front of the 'Qiaxi is worth it' sign. I remember a classic collection of essays called 'The World is Worth a Visit', indeed! 'The world is vast, and life is worth it'.

🚗🌄【Explore Xinjiang·Depart from Urumqi】A 9-day and 8-night mini loop self-driving guide, encounter the colors of paradise🌈 🌟Day 1: Depart from Urumqi — Jinghe (about 600km, 6h) 🌅【Good Morning Urumqi】Stroll in the Grand Bazaar in the early morning, taste the authentic lamb pilaf before setting off. 🏞️【Sayram Lake】Arrive at Jinghe in the afternoon, head straight to Sayram Lake, and feel the beauty of tranquility amidst the lake and mountains. 🏡【Stay in Jinghe】Spend the night in a lakeside guesthouse, enjoying the tranquility under the starry sky. --- 🏞️Day 2: Jinghe — Yining (about 200km, 2.5h) 🌿【Huocheng Lavender Fields】Pass through Huocheng, when the lavender blooms in June, the purple sea is extremely romantic. 🏡【Stay in Yining】The night in the Ili River Valley, do not miss the Kazakh horse meat naren. --- 🏞️Day 3: Yining — Tekes (about 110km, 2h) 🧭【The Wonder of the Eight Trigrams City】Visit the Eight Trigrams City of Tekes, experience the perfect combination of I Ching culture and city layout. 🏡【Stay in Tekes】Taste the authentic Kazakh milk tea, experience the ethnic customs. --- 🏞️Day 4-5: Tekes — Nalati Town (about 280km, 4h) 🏞️【Nalati Grassland】Spend two days in Nalati for an in-depth visit, ride horses across the grassland, experience the life of Kazakh herders. 🏡【Stay in Nalati】Stay in a Mongolian yurt, chat by the stove at night, and listen to the melodious sound of the matouqin under the stars. --- 🛣️Day 6: Nalati Town — Duku Highway — Dushanzi (about 260km, 5h) 🛣️【Adventure on Duku Highway】Cross the northern section of the Duku Highway, passing by glaciers, forests, grasslands, and canyons, with the scenery changing with the seasons. 🏞️【Dushanzi Grand Canyon】Arrive at Dushanzi Grand Canyon in the evening, marvel at the natural wonders. 🏡【Stay in Dushanzi】For dinner, roasted whole lamb is recommended, experiencing the warm hospitality of Xinjiang. --- 🚗Day 7: Dushanzi — Urumqi (about 250km, 3h) 🛣️【Return Trip】Return to Urumqi along the highway, with a brief stop at the Dabancheng Wind Power Station. 🏡【Stay in Urumqi】Back to the starting point, choose a luxury hotel for a good rest. 🚗🌄 ---🏙️Day 8: In-depth tour of Urumqi city 🏛️【Xinjiang Museum】Visit the Xinjiang Museum in the morning, unveil the mysteries of the ancient Silk Road, learn about the ancient kingdom of Loulan, and the mystery of the mummies. mercado【International Grand Bazaar】In the afternoon, wander through the bustling market of the Grand Bazaar, shop for unique handicrafts, taste various snacks such as naan bread and roasted buns. 🌃【Night Tour of Hongshan Park】Climb to the top of Hongshan Park in the evening, overlook the panoramic view of Urumqi, where the city lights intertwine with the contours of distant mountains to form a charming picture. 🏡【Stay in Urumqi】It is recommended to stay in the city center for easy travel the next day, while enjoying the city's nightlife. --- 🏞️Day 9: Natural scenery around Urumqi — The End 🏞️【Tianshan Tianchi】Drive to Tianshan Tianchi after breakfast, where the lake is as green as jade, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, a paradise for photography enthusiasts. 🏞️【Nanshan Pasture】In the afternoon, head to Nanshan Pasture, experience grassland cycling, dance with cattle and sheep, and feel the freedom of the vast sky and drifting clouds. 🎉【Farewell Dinner】Return to Urumqi in the evening, choose a highly-rated restaurant for a sumptuous farewell dinner, try the authentic big plate chicken, hand-grabbed lamb. 🏡【End of the Journey】Head to the airport according to the return flight schedule. If there is still time, why not reminisce about the trip in a cafe in Urumqi, writing the final footnote for this Xinjiang journey. --- Thus, you have successfully completed the 9-day and 8-night self-driving mini loop from Urumqi. Along the way, you have not only witnessed the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang but also deeply experienced the long-standing cultural history and colorful ethnic culture of this land. Every landscape, every meal, every interaction, is a precious memory of this journey. Looking forward to your next departure, Xinjiang is always here, waiting to continue writing new stories with you.

Panda Express, this is the nation's unique panda-themed top luxury train, which is as luxurious as a five-star luxury hotel, and is known as the luxury cruise ship on land. It travels through the vast land of Xinjiang, crossing the beautiful colorful China-Pakistan Highway, witnessing the great friendship between China and Pakistan, and along the way, enjoying the magnificent snow mountains and glaciers, mysterious forest canyons, and unique rock formations. Itinerary: D1: Chengdu/Lanzhou-Urumqi D2: Arrive in Urumqi D3: Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Special Xinjiang Welcome Dinner-Beitun D4: Beitun-Hemu-Jiadengyu D5: Jiadengyu-Kanas-Colorful Beach-Burqin D6: Burqin-Grassland Stone City-Beitun D7: Yining-Sayram Lake-Horgos Port-Yining D8: Yining-Tianshan Flower Sea-Nalati Grassland-Nalati/Xinyuan D9: Nalati-Midsection of Duku Highway-Bayinbuluke Grassland-South Section of Duku Highway-Kuqa D10: Kuqa-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Kashgar D11: Kashgar-Shache Yarkand King's Palace-Yengisar Pottery Village-Kashgar D12: Kashgar-Karakul Lake-White Sand Lake-Kashgar D13: Kashgar-Kashgar Old Town-Id Kah Mosque-Xiangfei Garden-Korla D14: Korla-Bosten Lake-Turpan D15: Turpan-Flaming Mountains-Karez Wells-Grape Valley-Return D16: Train in operation (Lanzhou disembarkation time is around 21:00 in the evening) D17: Arrive in Chengdu Two types of high-end carriages: vLuxury double room carriage: Room area 6.5m, equipped with solid wood bed, multifunctional storage cabinet, TV audio system, independent bathroom, reading light, USB charging socket, call button, etc.√Senior four-person carriage: The carriage is recommended for 2-4 people, with a public restroom and shower room configured in each carriage, two changing rooms, two shower rooms to unlock more beautiful scenery

Tianshan Tomur Grand Canyon: A Magnificent Farewell to the Aksu Trip Setting off from the Bozidun scenic area, after an hour's drive, we finally arrived at the long-awaited Tianshan Tomur Grand Canyon—the last stop of our Aksu trip. The Grand Canyon, in Uyghur meaning 'thrilling and mysterious', is not only a vital passageway to the ancient Muzart trail that connected the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains, but it is also the largest and most aesthetically valuable red-bed canyon between the mountains, hailed as the 'King of Canyons'. Spanning about 25 kilometers east to west and 20 kilometers north to south, it consists of 3 main valleys in the shape of the Chinese character '川', along with 12 tributaries and hundreds of smaller gullies. The richness of its geological features is rare in the world, including canyon landforms, aeolian landforms, fluvial landforms, tectonic landforms, and rock salt landforms, which together create a multitude of landscapes such as the Rainbow Mountains, the Poplar Twins, and Hero Valley. Within the canyon, ravines crisscross, filled with red cliffs and a variety of uniquely shaped stone peaks and pillars. Especially the 'Source of Life' sightseeing spot, where winding wooden stairs lead to a high vantage point overlooking the peaks. Standing on the viewing platform, it feels like traveling through thousands of years, witnessing the earth being sculpted into such a masterpiece of natural art. The unthawed spring snow covers the vast mountains, adding poetry and grandeur to the Grand Canyon. The Tormod Ecological Museum at the entrance of the scenic area is a tribute to the history and nature of this magical land. It reminds us to cherish and pass on this unique natural and cultural heritage. The Tianshan Tomur Grand Canyon, with its magnificent natural scenery and rich geological features, puts a perfect period to our Aksu trip. Here, we have experienced the magic and charm of nature, and gained a deeper understanding and reverence for this land.

The beauty of Tianchi is indescribable, the stillness of the snow-capped mountains reflected in the water is endlessly charming from any angle. Tianshan Tianchi, located in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, at the mid-slope of Bogda Peak within the territory of Fukang City in Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, centers around Tianchi. It extends from Shimen in the north to the snow line in the south, reaches Mayashan in the west, and Dadaogou in the east, featuring a complete set of four vertical natural landscape belts. The myth of the Western Queen Mother associated with Tianshan Tianchi has been included in China's fourth batch of national intangible cultural heritage representative projects.

Do not miss the first scenic spot of the journey❗❗❗ After seeing the Tianshan scenery from the plane, the ticket is worth it ✅ Seating strategy: For flights to Xinjiang, choose seat A by the window (on the left side of the seat map) For flights back from Xinjiang, choose seat K by the window (on the right side of the seat map) ✅ The scenery is very beautiful about an hour and a half after departure and before arrival in Urumqi, avoid the dark hours, and also, do not sleep!! The girl next to me slept through the whole journey, I feel sorry for her missing out on the view for even a minute～ ✅ The best view is from the business class seats, followed by the three rows behind the plane's wings on both sides, where you can capture a bit of the wing and not block the scenery, giving a real sense of travel. ✅ Some aircraft models have one or two rows without windows near the front, the middle of the wings obstructs the view, and the two rows in front of the wings are quite noisy due to the engines, this needs to be taken into account. This time I flew from Yinchuan to Urumqi. 59A Do not miss out on the free mountain scenery, for your reference.

✨Winter fairy tale world, encounter the romance of Altay, Xinjiang💕 ✨Hey, babies~ I recently went to Altay and was simply blown away by the beautiful scenery there! The winter fairy tale world turns out to really exist! 😍 ✨Imagine the snow-covered cabin, just like the scene in the fairy tales you read when you were a child. I seemed to see the princess and prince living happily there. 🥰 ✨The itinerary is also super rich! Starting from Urumqi and heading north, you will see Tianshan Tianchi, Guhai Hot Spring, Hemu Village, Kanas Lake... It is simply a feast for the eyes and soul! 😍 ✨It’s so comfortable to soak in the hot springs at Guhai Hot Spring Hotel! There is also a horse-drawn sledge gliding on the beautiful peaks. The feeling is really indescribable in words! The snow mushrooms in Kanas Lake are so cute! 😍 ✨The blue ice and sunrise of Sailimu Lake make me linger even more. It was as if time stood still there, just me and nature. 😍 ✨This trip is really worth going! Highly recommended to everyone! The winter fairy tale world is waiting for you to explore~❄️

The best travel destination for National Day is recommended - Xinjiang! It's most suitable to go to Xinjiang during the long holiday. Starting from the colorful Altai, daze in the fairy-tale autumn of Hemu Village, cross the "spine of Xinjiang" Tianshan Mountains, meet the Sayram Lake embraced by golden, encounter the top autumn color of China in Xinjiang in golden October~

This is the road from the Dushanzi city to the starting point of the exclusive reservoir, not a scenic spot. Under the Tianshan Mountains, above the grasslands, there is a straight road that can't see the end! These are the so-called Western Standard elements. This kind of beauty can be seen everywhere. It is worth noting that you can make the distant Tianshan as the background, so that it is more regional. After all, this is also a very famous logo in Xinjiang, how can people not love it! As for the choice of clothes, I personally feel that the contrast with the grassland is the best! For example, the color is darker, but the young lady wears white on the day, so that it can only be used with a small fresh color! Of course, it is also possible to see.

A Tianshan Mountain divides Xinjiang geographically into two parts, north and south. In the eyes of the world, the northern Xinjiang, dense vegetation, grassland lakes, magnificent scenery. Southern Xinjiang, vast vast desert, desert Gobi, slightly deserted, but I never felt that the landscape of southern Xinjiang is inferior to northern Xinjiang. From Karamaylama to Kuitun Grand Canyon, to Sailimu Lake, to the end of Lianhuo Expressway, to Lavender Manor, see Gossip City, Kala Jun, Nalati, walk through the Duku Highway, The desert road, passing through Hetian to Kashgar, went to the first village in the west, went to the Pamirs, and the most beautiful scenery was always on the unknown road...

In the winter of Tianshan, it is wrapped in silver, and it is as charming as a fairy tale. At the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, people gathered in all corners of the country. Different nationalities, different races, and different beliefs have made too many things accumulate on this ancient East-West channel, playing a unique winter love song. For this familiar land, every trip will always give people unexpected new ideas. Calm down, carefully look for the best angle, at the best time, to freeze the scenery in daily life, enjoy the sweet winter love songs, try to find that it is different from the past, in the farthest city in the motherland, Outline a pure world of ice and snow.

Friends, have you been to the Tianshan Mountains? Tianshan is a large mountain range in the northwestern frontier of our motherland. It stretches for thousands of miles, between the Junggar Basin and the Tarim Basin, and divides the vast Xinjiang into two parts. Looking far into the Tianshan Mountains, it is beautiful and colorful. The peaks of the snow-capped mountains and high mountains, like the beads of the Uyghur girls when dancing collectively, are silvery; the colorful mountains are like peacocks are opening. Beautiful and charming. Tianshan not only gives people a rare and beautiful feeling, but also gives people an infinitely gentle feeling. It has rich water plants and green-like forests. When it is covered with thin clouds, it is as shy as a girl, and when it is illuminated by the sun, it is like a young mother's full chest. People will use two sweet emotions to interweave and love it at the same time, both like the baby's favorite mother's embrace and the man's own lover.

Xinjiang Tianshan was included in the World Natural Heritage in 2013. Tianshan combines the heat and cold, the drought and the wetness, the desolateness and the beauty, the beauty and the exquisiteness, showing the unparalleled natural beauty. Xinjiang Tianshan is an outstanding example of the ongoing bio-ecological evolution process in the temperate arid regions of the world. The typical mountain vertical natural spectrum, the north-south slope landscape difference and plant diversity reflect the bio-ecological evolution process of the Pamir-Tianshan mountain. It is the most important habitat of many rare and endangered species and endemic species in the Central Asian mountain, which is prominently represented. The evolutionary process of the region is gradually replaced by the modern xero-flora flora by the warm and wet flora. The Tianshan Mountains system in Central Asia is one of the seven largest mountain systems in the world. It traverses things and has a total length of 2,500 kilometers. Tianshan is the largest mountain chain in the temperate arid regions of the world, and the largest mountain in the world. The Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang are 1,760 kilometers long. The Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang, China, account for two-thirds of the length of the Tianshan Mountains, demonstrating the unique geographical features of the Tianshan Mountains.

The Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang, the eastern section of the Tianshan Mountains, are also the main part of the Tianshan Mountains. The Tianshan Mountains involve the Kashgar region in southern Xinjiang, the Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, the Aksu region, the Bayingoyu Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, the Turpan City, the Hami City, and the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, the Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, and the Shihezi City in the northern Xinjiang. Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Urumqi City and many other cities and counties. June 21, 2013, Tomur Peak (Akesu Area) in Tianshan, Xinjiang, Kala Jun-Kurdun (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture), Bayinbulak (Bayingo Mongol Autonomous Prefecture), Bo The four districts of Geda (Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture) successfully applied for the World Natural Heritage with the name Xinjiang Tianshan and became the 44th World Heritage Site in China with a declared area of 5,759 square kilometers. Xinjiang Tianshan has excellent natural wonders, bringing together the contrasting heat and cold, drought and moisture, desolateness and beauty, spectacular and exquisitely beautiful, showing the unique natural beauty; typical mountain vertical The natural belt spectrum, the landscape difference between the north and south slopes and the plant diversity reflect the bio-ecological evolution process of the Pamir-Tianshan Mountains. It is also the most important habitat of many rare and endangered species and endemic species in the Central Asian mountainous region, which highlights the warmth of this area. The wet evolution of the wet flora is gradually replaced by modern dry Mediterranean flora.