introduce

Tianshan Tianchi, also known as Tianchi National Geological Park, was called "Yaochi" in ancient times. It is located in Fukang City, Changji Prefecture, on the north side of Bogda Peak, about 110 kilometers away from Urumqi City. It is a famous tourist attraction in Xinjiang.

In ancient Chinese mythology, Tianchi was also the place where the Queen Mother of the West bathed.
Tianchi Lake is 1910 meters above sea level and 105 meters deep. The lake reflects Bogda Peak and is surrounded by spruce trees. The scenery is like a fairyland. The scenic area includes alpine lakes, wetland meadows, forest canyons and other natural landscapes. In 2013, the scenic spot was also rated as a national geological park by the country.
There are three water surfaces in Tianchi Scenic Area. In addition to the main lake, there are two water surfaces on the east and west sides. On the east side is "East Small Tianchi", also known as Heilongtan, located 500 meters east of Tianchi. The bottom of the pool is a cliff of Baizhang, and the waterfall flows straight down like a long rainbow. The scenic spot is called "Xuanquan Yaohong".
On the west side is the "West Little Tianchi", also known as Yunvtan, located about two kilometers northwest of Tianchi, because the pool is shaped like a full moon, surrounded by pines around the pool, if you encounter a bright moon in the sky, the quiet shadow will sink to the wall, so it gets its name "Longtan Biyue", there is also a waterfall flying on the side of the pool, tens of meters high, and the water flows down like a Milky Way, which is called "Jade Belt Silver Curtain". There is Wentao Pavilion on the pool, and it is very interesting to watch the waterfall in the pavilion. All scenic spots in the scenic area are connected by plank roads, which can be reached on foot.
On the east bank of Tianchi Lake, there is the Temple of the Queen Mother of the West, which was first built in the Yuan Dynasty. What I see now is the building rebuilt on the original temple site in 1999. The Queen Mother is enshrined in it, so it is also called "Niangniang Temple". The alighting point of the shuttle bus is close to the east bank of Tianchi Lake, and it takes about 1.5 hours to walk along the plank road to the Queen Mother Temple on the west bank. Because of the long distance and the general scenery, it is not recommended to make a special trip.
Every year from mid-November to the end of March of the following year, the "Tianshan Tianchi Ice and Snow Festival" will be held. At that time, tourists can go to the Tianshan Ski Resort near the scenic spot for skiing and other ice and snow events. Kazakh tents in the scenic area can stay, but most tourists return to the urban area on the same day after the tour. Most tourists from outside Xinjiang start from Urumqi to visit Tianchi Lake, and they can return to Urumqi urban area for accommodation on the same day. There are dining spots in the scenic area, but the price is higher than outside the scenic area, and the quality of the food is relatively average.


opening hours

April 1-October 31 09:00-19:00; November 1-March 31 next year 09:30-19:00

Preferential treatment policy

child:Tickets are free for those under 1.3 meters (inclusive); those under 1.0 meters (inclusive) do not occupy a seat, and the shuttle bus is free
student:6 years old (inclusive) - 18 years old (inclusive) minors, full-time undergraduate students and below, with a height of 1.3 meters (inclusive), a half-price ticket; a height of 1.3 meters (inclusive), a half-price for a shuttle bus
elder:65 years old (inclusive) and above, free tickets; 60 years old (inclusive) to 65 years old (inclusive), half-ticket tickets; 65 years old (inclusive) and above, half-price for shuttle bus
the disabled:According to the "Classification and Grading of Disabled Persons with Disabilities" (GB/T26341-2010), the disabled who are classified as the first, second and third grades of the 6 types of disabilities are free of charge; For 6 categories of disabled persons participating in the first, second, and third levels, the shuttle bus is half-price
soldier:Tickets are free for active-duty soldiers, disabled soldiers, fire rescue personnel, disabled people’s policemen, and serving police officers; family members of martyrs, survivors of soldiers who died on duty, family members of soldiers who died of illness, and family members of active-duty soldiers are entitled to half-price tickets; active-duty soldiers, disabled soldiers, and firefighters Rescue personnel (including active, retired, participating and fire rescue college students), disabled people's policemen with valid certificates, half-price shuttle bus
Supplementary Note:The above information is for reference only. For specific information, please refer to the disclosure of the scenic spot on the day.

Service Facilities

PARKING LOT:[Tianshan Tianchi Parking Lot] Reference price: free; address: in front of the new access control building in Tianchi Scenic Area; location: 1800
WiFi:Account: tstcw; Password: no password; Range: panoramic area
luggage storage:Address: Ticket Office of the Scenic Spot
Scenic spot explanation:The scenic spot provides scenic spot explanation services, and each scenic spot has a QR code for audio explanation
Park traffic:Reference price: 90 yuan/person; Address: Ticket Office of the scenic spot
bathroom:The entrance of the scenic spot, please refer to the map of the scenic spot for the specific location
convenience store:There are convenience stores in the scenic area, and there are both

must see tips

1. The water temperature in Tianchi is very low all year round, so swimming is not allowed all year round! Tianchi will freeze in winter. For safety reasons, tourists are not advised to walk on the ice.
2. Tianchi is in summer, and the temperature of the lake is quite low. Driving on the lake with a yacht, there are gusts of cool wind blowing. It is best to bring more clothes when visiting at this time.
3. The ultraviolet rays here are very strong all year round. No matter when you go, you need to prevent ultraviolet rays, especially in summer.
4. As a tourist attraction in Xinjiang, the number of tourists here will increase sharply during important holidays. If you go at this time, please be mentally prepared.