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Recommended Travel Guide for Xinjiang's Heavenly Lake of Tianshan

Must-visit attractions and tips for the Heavenly Lake of Tianshan in Xinjiang!|||📷 Scenic Highlights: 1. "Dinghai Shenzhen": A century-old elm tree on the eastern shore with snow-capped mountains and the lake as backdrop - absolutely stunning! 2. Mayashan Summit: Take the cable car to the top and capture the heart-shaped panoramic view of the lake with a telephoto lens (best shot in the morning for softer light). 3. Xiwangmu Ancestral Temple: The red temple across the lake is perfect for drone shots, offering a "Thousand Island Lake" vista! 4. Qianlongyuan Boardwalk: A serene forest trail with few visitors - wear a white dress for running shots to create magical forest-themed photos! 📍Location The Heavenly Lake is located in Fukang City, Changji Prefecture, about 1.5 hours' drive from Urumqi. This "fairyland on earth" is a must-visit in Xinjiang. The glacier-fed lake is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, presenting emerald waters in summer and frozen glass-like surfaces in winter - breathtakingly beautiful year-round! 🚗 Transportation Guide 1️⃣ Self-drive: Navigate to "Heavenly Lake Scenic Area" from Urumqi (90km). The scenic route is best enjoyed with an early start before 8am to avoid crowds. 2️⃣ Tours/Private Cars: Day tours cost 200-300 RMB/person (includes tickets+transport); private cars run 500-800 RMB/day (can be shared). 3️⃣ Public Bus: Take a bus from Urumqi High-Speed Rail Station to Fukang (15 RMB), then taxi to the park (about 50 RMB). ⚠️Tip: After arrival, transfer to shuttle buses (40min ride) - motion sickness medicine recommended for the winding mountain road!! 🎫 Tickets & Tips ✅ Peak season (Apr-Oct): 155 RMB/person (ticket+shuttle); Off-season (Nov-Mar): 105 RMB/person ✅ Recommended: Mayashan Cable Car 220 RMB (best panoramic view of the lake!) ❌ Skip: Folk villages and boat rides - poor value for money! 🌟 Recommended Route Visitor Center → Shuttle Bus → Main Lake Area → Mayashan Cable Car → Xiwangmu Temple → Return via Wooden Boardwalk (Short on time? Just visit the main lake area! Don't get off the shuttle midway!!) 🍖 Food Recommendations: ▫️ "Ecological Restaurant" at Tianshan foothills: 80 RMB/person. Must-try: hand-pulled lamb, big plate chicken, baked buns ▫️ Kazakh yurt experience: Salty milk tea + Borsak (fried dough) for 50 RMB/person - all-you-can-eat! 🏠 Accommodation Suggestions: ▫️ Luxury: "Wujiang Hot Spring Resort" (700+/night) - rooms with mountain views and private hot springs ▫️ Budget: Hotels in Fukang city (200-300 RMB/night). Recommend Jinjiang Inn for early park access next day ⚠️ Pro Tips 1. SUN PROTECTION! High-altitude UV is extreme - sunglasses, hat, and SPF50 sunscreen are musts! 2. Bring warm layers: Summit temps are 10°C lower, and summer rains can surprise! 3. Avoid unlicensed taxis: Private cars at the entrance overcharge - insist on official shuttles! 4. Drone registration required: Flight limited to 300m with visitor center registration (no-fly zones are enforced!)
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Posted: May 22, 2025
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