Tianshan Tianchi Xinjiang Wonderland Hiking Guide! The snowy mountains and lake healed my mental exhaustion

Recommended Reasons Divine beauty! Snowy mountains reflecting the sapphire lake💎 Transportation Information 📍Address: No. 501 Junggar Road, Fukang City, Changji Prefecture, Xinjiang 🚗 Self-drive: About 1.5 hours from Urumqi 🚌 Shuttle: Direct bus from Urumqi Nianzigou Bus Station Ticket Information 💵 Peak season (April-October): 155 RMB 💵 Off-season (November-April): 105 RMB Route Planning 1️⃣ Visitor Center🚌➡️Tianchi Main Scenic Area 30-minute lakeside trail opens a visual feast! Spruce forest along the way is super healing 📌Tips: Most beautiful in the morning when mist lingers 2️⃣ Queen Mother of the West Temple🏯 Feels like the Hanging Temple! Red walls and golden roof perfectly match the snowy mountain backdrop 📸 Photo spot: Front steps of the temple for panoramic lake and mountain views 3️⃣ Mayashan Cableway🚡 At 3,056 meters altitude, overlook the entire Tianchi! If lucky, you can see Bogda Peak ⚠️Note: Last cable car down at 17:30 Must-Visit Spots 💙 North Shore of Tianchi: Classic ID photo spot! The lake water changes from blue to green with the light 🌲 Spruce Forest: Cinematic forest secret realm, sunlight filtering through the trees is super dreamy Food Recommendations 🍢 Grilled Baozi: Freshly grilled at the scenic area entrance, crispy skin and fragrant meat 🍵 Kazakh Milk Tea: Felt yurt experience + unique salty milk tea flavor 🐟 Cold Water Fish Feast: Tianchi specialty high-white salmon, delicate meat texture Healing Moments ✨ Sitting quietly by the lake in the early morning mist 🌌 At night, the Milky Way reflection is visible to the naked eye