There are multiple options for tourism routes at Xinjiang Tianchi (Tianshan Tianchi Lake). Here are a few main recommended routes:?
Core recommended route:?
Self-driving tour from Urumqi to Tianshan Tianchi Lake:?
Day 1: Departing from Urumqi, heading towards Tianshan Tianchi Lake along the Urumqi-Kuiyun Expressway and Turpan-Urumqi Expressway, with a mileage of about 110 kilometers, enjoying the scenery of the Tianshan Mountains along the way.?
Day 2: In-depth tour within the Tianshan Tianchi Lake Scenic Area, including the scenery of Beishan Mountain, Sartu Peak, grassland scenery, Tianshan Mysterious Valley, Tianchi River Valley, and other attractions.?
Hiking exploration route of Tianshan Tianchi Lake:?
Starting from the gate of Tianchi Lake Scenic Area, passing by Tianchi Lake Bank, Yaochi Fairyland, Anchor of the Sea God, Shuimogou, Shimen One Line, Dragon Pond and Jade Moon, and finally returning to the gate of Tianchi Lake Scenic Area. The total length is about 15 kilometers and takes about 5-6 hours.?
Other optional routes:?
Tianshan Tianchi Lake route combined with the Northern Xinjiang Loop Route:?
As part of the Northern Xinjiang Loop Route, Tianshan Tianchi Lake is usually the first stop. Visitors can experience local folklore, taste specialty foods, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Tianchi Lake here.?
2-day tour route of Tianshan Tianchi Lake – Turpan:?
On the first day, visit Tianshan Tianchi Lake, and on the second day, head to Turpan to visit the Kanerjing Folk Customs Park, Jiaohe Ancient City, Jiaohe Ancient Village, Suping Tower, Flame Mountain Scenic Area, Grape Valley, and other places.?
7-day in-depth tour of Tianshan Tianchi Lake from Chifeng to Xinjiang:?
This is a long-distance self-driving tour route spanning multiple provinces and cities, ultimately reaching Tianshan Tianchi Lake, and possibly continuing to Kanas, Hemu, and other places.?
Specific details of the tour:?
Visitors can also choose to take shuttle buses and cable cars to visit Tianchi Lake. The shuttle bus route usually includes the Folk Customs Park, Tianchi Viewing Platform, and other places, while the cable car can reach a higher viewing platform to enjoy a panoramic view of Tianchi Lake.?
The above routes cover various ways such as self-driving tours, hiking tours, and multi-day tours combining other attractions. Visitors can choose suitable routes according to their time and interests.?