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Tianshan Tianchi

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Tianshan Tianchi, also known as Tianchi National Geological Park and called "Yaochi" in ancient times, is located in Fukang, Changji Prefecture, on the northern side of Bogda Peak. It is approx. 110 km from Ürümqi and is a famous tourist destination in Xinjiang. In ancient Chinese mythology, Tianchi was also the bathing place of the Queen Mother of the West. Tianchi Lake sits at an altitude of 1910 m, with a maximum depth of 105 m. The lake reflects the Bogda Peak, surrounded by spruce trees, creating a fairy-tale-like scenery. The attraction encompasses natural views such as alpine lakes, wetland meadows, and forested canyons. In 2013, it was designated as a national geological park. When visiting Tianchi, don't just explore the lakeshore—you'll miss many surprising sub-attractions. Recommended hiking routes, lakeside pier - Haixi beach, lakeside pier - East small heavenly pool (Flying dragon pool) The Tianchi attraction features three water bodies: the main lake plus two others on its eastern and western sides. The eastern one is "East Xiaotianchi," also called Heilong Pool, located 500 m east of Tianchi. Below the pool lies a sheer cliff where a waterfall plunges down like a rainbow, giving the site its name "Hanging spring and jade rainbow." On the west side lies "West Xiaotianchi," also known as Jade Maiden Pool, located approx. 2 km northwest of Tianchi Lake. The pool, shaped like a full moon and encircled by towering pines, earned its poetic name "Dragon Pool under the jade moon" from the serene moonlit reflections on its surface. A waterfall cascades beside the pool, plunging dozens of meters like a silver river descending from heaven, dubbed the "Jade belt with silver curtain." Above the pool stands the Sound of Waves Pavilion, offering a unique vantage point to admire the waterfall. All attractions within the scenic area are connected by boardwalks, accessible on foot. On the eastern shore of Tianchi Lake stands the Temple of the Queen Mother of the West, originally built during the Yuan Dynasty. The current structure was reconstructed in 1999 on the original temple site, dedicated to the worship of the Queen Mother of the West, hence also known as the "Queen Mother Temple". It can be reached by hiking along the lakeside boardwalk (approx. 2 hrs) or by taking a cruise. The temple offers excellent views of Tianchi Lake. Maya Mountain requires taking a shuttle bus + cable car. The towering cliffs and numerous stone peaks present a breathtaking sight; from afar, they resemble a row of horse teeth, while looking up, they appear as if jagged rocks are competing in grandeur and stacked cliffs are vying in beauty, creating a mesmerizing view. This view of Maya Mountain is formed by rock weathering.The summit of Maya Mountain is relatively flat, featuring lush grasslands covered with butter grass in summer and dotted with colorful flowers. Standing here, you can take in the panoramic view of Heaven Lake to the north, while the Bogda Peak to the east and the snow-capped mountains to the south seem within reach. To the west, the farmlands on the outskirts of Urumqi are also clearly visible.

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320***81November 7, 2026
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Tianchi Lake in Tianshan is indeed less impressive compared to Tianchi Lake in Changbai Mountain. You don't need luck to see the entire lake, so the element of chance and anticipation isn't as strong. However, the scenery is undeniably beautiful and worth the ticket price. Even though it wasn't a holiday, it was still very crowded; there were queues for the shuttle bus, boat rides, and taking photos. There are also plenty of reasonably priced and delicious restaurants near the scenic area.

Tianshan Tianchi

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大表妹的妈咪iAugust 29, 2025
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天山之行,最真实的感受是渺小。车行至山脚,天山便以沉默的姿态压来。山体并非图画中的青翠,而是铁灰色的岩脊嶙峋突起,积雪在其间如冷冽的刀光。人站在下面,仰首不见其顶,只觉自己是一粒被偶然吹至此处的尘埃。攀登时,呼吸逐渐被稀薄的空气稀释成白雾,脚步沉重如缚石。四顾皆是无言的山石与远处盘旋的鹰,它不关心我的到来或离去。在这里,人类社会的喧嚣、自负与功名,被山风刮得一丝不剩。我只是在移动,遵循着最古老的生存本能:向上,向前。及至山腰,忽见一线融雪汇成细流,沿石缝潺潺而下。这水必将汇入绿洲,滋养葡萄与麦田,养育歌舞与爱情。此刻我方顿悟:天山的宏大并非为了斥责我的微小,而是以其亘古的庄严,将渺小纳入一种更辽阔的秩序之中。我之渺小,如同那雪水,虽只一滴,却也是宏大叙事的一部分。下山回首,天山依旧沉默。它不记得我,我却带走了它赐予的真实——承认渺小,而后方能看见天地壮阔。

Tianshan Mountains

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Jerry_Z*^_^*September 3, 2026
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The Gurbantünggüt Desert, located in the central Junggar Basin of Xinjiang (east of the Manas River and south of the Ulungur River), is China's second largest desert and its largest fixed and semi-fixed desert, covering an area of ​​approximately 48,800 square kilometers. The desert features a dendritic sand dune landscape, with dunes accounting for over 50% of its area, creating a unique morphology. Unlike common shifting sand deserts, the Gurbantünggüt Desert's dunes are relatively fixed, with high vegetation cover. After the spring snowmelt, numerous short-lived plants sprout on the desert surface, presenting a vibrant scene of interwoven green and yellow foliage. The desert also contains rich underground oil resources and features typical Yardang landforms such as the Urho Ghost City, making it an important natural and cultural landscape in northern Xinjiang.

Gurbantunggut Desert

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M27***18October 3, 2025
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Wujiang Hot Springs City in Fukang, Xinjiang, is located near the Tianchi Scenic Area in the Tianshan Mountains, nestled in the world's prime hot spring belt and offering convenient transportation. It boasts 66 outdoor hot spring pools and numerous private baths, featuring mineral-rich water and specialty pools like a red wine pool and a milk pool. In addition to the hot springs, the city also boasts indoor recreational facilities such as a water park and a billiards hall. The hotel offers warm and attentive service, and the rooms are clean and tidy. Furthermore, the area clearly displays prices and incorporates local Xinjiang culture. Whether you're on a family trip or on a romantic getaway, this is a great choice.

Wujiang Hot Spring City

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郭润龙浪迹天涯September 13, 2023
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20230723 afternoon: 1. "Dinghai Shenzhen" is located in the 5A scenic spot "Tianshan Tianchi". Tianshan Tianchi is a world-famous alpine lake and a world natural and cultural heritage. It is located at the foot of "Bogda Peak", the highest peak in the eastern part of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang. It was called "Yaochi" in ancient times. In ancient Chinese mythology, it is the place where the Queen Mother bathed. It is 1,980 meters above sea level and has a water surface area of ​​4.9 square kilometers. It was formed more than 2 million years ago during the Quaternary glacial activity. In history, Genghis Khan, King Mu of Zhou, Sihanouk, Guo Moruo, and Yu Youren have left behind. The scenic area integrates mountains, lakes, forests, waterfalls, and folk culture. It is divided into five major areas: Kazakh Folk Customs Park, Tianchi, Xiaotianchi, Xiwangmu Temple, and Lingshan Temple. ① Address: No. 501, Zhuigaer Road, Fukang City, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Private cars cannot enter. The mountain road is very long and you must take a sightseeing bus. ② Transportation: No public transportation, it is easy to park by car. ③ Peak season: summer and autumn. ④ Duration: 1 day. 2. The name of "Tianchi" was first seen in the inscription "Lingshan Tianchi Tong Canal Monument" by Mingliang, the third governor of Urumqi and the nephew-in-law of Emperor Qianlong in the 48th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign (1783). During the Qing Dynasty, sacrifices to "Bogda Mountain" were held once in spring and autumn. The pre-Qin ancient book "Mu Tianzi Zhuan" records that in 989 BC, the fifth monarch of the Western Zhou Dynasty and the first traveler recorded in Chinese classics, King Mu of Zhou, Ji Man, set out from the capital Haojing to travel around the north. He sang with the Queen Mother of the West on the shore of Tianchi Lake and exchanged gifts, so Tianchi is also called Yaochi. There used to be many temples and Taoist temples near Tianchi, but only these three remain: the Temple of the Queen Mother of the West, Fushou Temple, and Lingshan Temple. 3. Dinghai Shenzhen: Located on the north bank of Tianchi Lake, it is one of the "Eight Scenic Spots of Tianchi Lake". It is an ancient elm tree, a hybrid of large-leaf elm and small-leaf elm. According to legend, when the Queen Mother of the West held a peach banquet, the Tianchi water monster was not invited and started to stir up trouble. The Queen Mother of the West subdued it with her own jade hairpin, which later turned into this tree. The altitude of 2,000 meters is not suitable for the growth of elm trees. Every time the water level of Tianchi Lake rises, it happens not to flood this tree, which shows its magical nature. Therefore, its branches are hung with red blessing ribbons.

Dinghai Shenzhen

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chenxuanjie413October 4, 2026
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It has a very exotic feel, a unique design, and a great atmosphere!

Kazakh Ethnic Culture Park

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Gio莫雷诺December 19, 2019
5.0
The scenery in Qianlongyuan is quite good. The entire Tianshan Tianchi scenic area is quite large. It is not just a Tianchi, other places are also very interesting. It is very fun to come here.

Qianlongyuan

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喜欢猫的虎August 17, 2021
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Maya Mountain is located in the Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area in Fukang City, Changji Prefecture. Maya Mountain has steep cliffs and numerous stone peaks. From a distance, it looks like a row of horse teeth, with rocks competing for beauty and overlapping rocks competing for beauty, which is dazzling. The landscape of Maya Mountain is caused by rock weathering. Bogda Peak can be seen from the top of Maya Mountain.

Maya Mountain

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yjw2000May 21, 2022
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The Xiwangmu Temple is located on the hillside of the northeastern shore of Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountain. Because it is dedicated to the Queen Mother, it is also called the "Niangniang Temple". According to current historical records, the Xiwangmu Temple was built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. It is said that the temple was built on a grand scale and was very popular. In 1932, the Xiwangmu Temple was destroyed by war. In the early 1990s, the Taiwan Taoist "Cihuitang" built a simple temple on the site of the original Xiwangmu Temple for good men and women to worship the Queen Mother. In 2000, the local government rebuilt a magnificent Xiwangmu Temple through investment promotion, restoring this famous monument on the shore of Tianchi Lake.

Xiwangmu Ancestral Temple

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阳凡妈妈January 6, 2022
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I took my child on the two-hour round trip and played for two hours. After watching Flying Over China, nothing else was interesting. There was too little content. What is worth praising is that the service attitude is very good. It is recommended to add some activities with high participation.

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