The travel guide for Xinjiang Tianchi mainly includes key points such as the best travel season, modes of transportation, ticket information, must-visit attractions, and hiking routes.?
Best travel season:?
Summer (June-August) is the golden season to visit Mount Tianshan Tianchi. The climate is warm and pleasant, suitable for outdoor activities. You can enjoy the natural scenery of the blue sky, green lake, and the snow-capped mountains reflected in the lake to your heart’s content.?
Modes of transportation:?
Starting from Urumqi, you can choose to take a chartered car directly, public transportation, or a self-driving tour to Tianchi. A chartered car is convenient and time-saving, public transportation is economical and allows you to enjoy the scenery along the way, and a self-driving tour offers more freedom and flexibility.?
Ticket information:?
During the peak season (April 1st – October 31st), the full-price ticket is 155 yuan/person, including an entrance fee of 95 yuan and a shuttle bus fee of 60 yuan/round trip; during the off-peak season (November 1st – March 31st), the full-price ticket is 105 yuan/person, including an entrance fee of 45 yuan and a shuttle bus fee of 60 yuan/round trip. In addition, there are extra charges for items such as the Mayaya Mountain Cableway and boat tours.?
Must-visit attractions:?
Big Tianchi: The central attraction of the scenic area, a must-see. You can take a boat tour, but it is not highly recommended.?
Hanging Spring Waterfall and Flying Dragon Pond: These are lesser-known attractions hidden deep in Tianchi. The wooden plank road is long, but the scenery is stunning and worth visiting.?
Mayaya Mountain Cableway: Taking the cable car uphill offers a panoramic view of the entire Tianchi, with breathtaking scenery.?
Other attractions such as West Little Tianchi, the Pillar Stabilizing the Sea, and Mount Bogda are also not to be missed.?
Recommended hiking routes:?
Relaxing route: Starting from the tourist distribution center, walk slowly along the lakeside plank road, passing by West Little Tianchi and Snowy Spruce, and finally arriving at Big Tianchi. This route is of low difficulty and suitable for most tourists, allowing you to appreciate the lakes and mountains up close.?
Other travel tips:?
Clothing suggestion: The temperature at the top of the mountain is low. It is recommended to bring warm windbreakers or even down jackets.?
Weather tip: The weather in Tianchi is changeable. Be sure to bring raincoats and umbrellas for emergencies.?
Safety tip: Please pay attention to safety when taking photos and avoid taking risks.?
Food recommendation: There are restaurants on the top of Mount Tianshan Tianchi providing Xinjiang specialties at moderate prices.?
Accommodation suggestion: There are many B&Bs near the scenic area but the prices are relatively high. It is recommended to find more cost-effective accommodation in Fukang City.?
The above information is for reference only. Specific itinerary arrangements need to be adjusted according to personal preferences and actual situations. Wish you a pleasant journey!?