Admire the Heavenly Lake in Urumqi
Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and craggy slopes full of straight growing firs and spruces, the Heavenly Lake or Tianchi Lake is a beautiful crescent alpine lake located about 90km to the east from Urumqi. As a hidden gem amidst the majesty of nature, the lake itself is simply breathtaking by its serene crystal jade-green water, fabulous and peaceful natural landscapes as well as the remarkably fresh air, which made it a heaven-like place where everyone can freely soak up the astonishing visual feasts for a lifetime. It is regarded as a prominent scenic spot of Xinjiang where offers an array of interests from leisure sightseeing to exciting hikes on the picturesque paths around the lake or up into the valleys. If you're into the natural photography, the Heavenly Lake is a landmark that you should not miss when travelling to Xinjiang.