Geographical Location: It is located on the mountainside of the northern slope of Bogda Peak in Fukang City, Xinjiang Province.
Features: With the alpine lake as the center, the snow-capped peaks are reflected, surrounded by spruce trees, the clear water is like a mirror, and the scenery is picturesque.
Best Time to Travel
Summer (June August): During this period, the flowers around Tianchi are in full bloom, the temperature is relatively cool, which is suitable for summer vacation and leisure activities such as hiking and boating.
Winter (December February): Dressed in silver and white, it is a good place to enjoy the snow and ski.
Transportation Guide
Public Transportation
First arrive in Urumqi, and then take a bus to Fukang at the Urumqi North Bus Station, and then transfer to Tian Shan Tianchi Scenic Spot from Fukang.
Self-driving
Start from Urumqi, drive along the Tuwu Expressway, get off at the Tianchi exit, and then go to the scenic spot according to the signs of the scenic spot. The whole journey takes about 1.5 2 hours.
Ticket and Shuttle Bus Information
Ticket Price: 155 yuan per person in the peak season (April 1 October 31), 105 yuan per person in the off-season (November 1 March 31 of the following year).
Shuttle Bus Price: 90 yuan per person for a round trip. The shuttle bus will send tourists from the entrance of the scenic spot to the main scenic spots such as the lakeside of Tianchi.
Tour Route Planning
Half-day Tour Route
Visitor Center Take the shuttle bus Tianchi lakeside Dinghai Shenzhen (Magic Needle) Xiwangmu Ancestral Temple (you can go there by boat), and then stroll along the lake to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery and then return.
One-day Tour Route
Visitor Center Shuttle bus Tianchi lakeside Mayasan Cableway (take the cableway to the Mayasan observation deck, where you can overlook the whole picture of Tianchi and the surrounding peaks) Lunch (you can bring your own dry food or eat in the restaurant in the scenic spot) Qianlongyuan Trail (hike to enjoy the scenery of the forest and streams) Return to the Tianchi lakeside, take a boat tour or relax by the lake and then return.
Food Guide of Tian Shan Tianchi
Xinjiang Specialties
Da Pan Ji (Big Plate Chicken)
Introduction: It mainly uses chicken, potatoes, green peppers and other ingredients. The chicken is tender, the potatoes are soft and glutinous, and the soup is rich and spicy. It is paired with belt noodles, and the taste is excellent.
Recommended Restaurant: There are many restaurants around the Tianchi scenic spot where you can taste it. For example, the “Tianchi Shifu” restaurant’s big plate chicken has a large portion and authentic taste.
Shou Zhua Yang Rou (Hand-grabbed Mutton)
Introduction: Cut fresh mutton into pieces and boil it in clear water, retaining the original flavor of the mutton. When eating, you can dip it in salt or match it with onions, etc. The meat quality is tender and has no smell of mutton at all.
Recommended Restaurant: You can eat authentic hand-grabbed mutton at the “Kazakh Family” in Fukang urban area. The mutton is of high quality.
Xinjiang Special Noodles
Nang (Xinjiang Flatbread)
Introduction: It is a traditional Xinjiang noodle food. There are many types such as sesame nang and onion nang. The outer skin is crispy, and the inside is soft. It can be stored for a long time and can be used as dry food during the journey.
Purchase Place: You can buy it at the entrance of the scenic spot or in nang shops in Fukang urban area. For example, the nang of “Abu La’s Nang” is fragrant and crispy.
Ban Mian (Xinjiang Noodle Dish)
Introduction: The noodles are chewy, and the side dishes are rich and varied. Common ones include Guo You Rou Ban Mian (fried pork with noodles) and Qie Zi Rou Ban Mian (eggplant with pork and noodles). You can eat the vegetables and noodles separately or mix the vegetables into the noodles.
Recommended Restaurant: The “Tian Shan Noodle Restaurant” in the scenic spot has authentic taste and large portions of noodles.
Xinjiang Special Snacks
Kao Yang Rou Chuan (Grilled Lamb Skewers)
Introduction: It is the most representative snack in Xinjiang. Fresh lamb with a mix of fat and lean is selected and grilled until the outer skin is burnt and fragrant, and the inside is tender and juicy. Sprinkle with cumin, chili powder and other seasonings, and it is full of aroma.
Purchase Place: There are many mobile grilled lamb skewer stalls in and around the scenic spot. You can also order it in a restaurant. For example, the lamb skewers at the “Tianchi Barbecue Stall” have delicious meat.
Suannai Zongzi (Yogurt Rice Dumpling)
Introduction: Pour thick yogurt on the soft rice dumpling and sprinkle with sugar, raisins, preserved fruits, etc. It is sweet and sour, with a rich taste.
Recommended Place: The yogurt rice dumpling at the “Xiyu Dessert Shop” in Fukang urban area has high-quality yogurt and a perfect combination.
