Heavenly Lake of Tianshan! It's a must-visit for the first trip to Xinjiang!

Written in advance Before the trip to Xinjiang started, my classmate from Xinjiang kept persuading me, "Oh, when you come, don't go to Heavenly Lake, just go to Kanas. Heavenly Lake is just a pool of water on the mountain! It's not interesting!" Regardless, this is our first time in Xinjiang, and my bestie👭 and I reached a consensus. With the mentality of trying to visit as much as possible, we still went. Since we didn't have high expectations and the past😷 three years have been difficult without the ability to travel far, perhaps it's been too long since we've seen such scenery, so our first visual impression upon seeing Heavenly Lake was: Wow, this scenery is too beautiful!! If you give up directly because you desperately read many posts saying "Heavenly Lake's tickets are expensive, it's not interesting, it's incomparable to Kanas," etc., it would be a bit of a pity. The ticket for Heavenly Lake is indeed not cheap, and the whole journey costs at least 500+ per person, but it's worth a visit if you come here. Moreover, people's aesthetics always evolve from low to high, so you must visit Heavenly Lake before going to Kanas! Classmates, it's time to highlight the key points❗️❗️ 🚗Transportation: Urumqi - Heavenly Lake of Tianshan Rent a car and self-drive for about 1.5 hours. 🎫Ticket: Ticket + shuttle bus 155 (adult) Student: 108. Can be purchased in advance on Ctrip. 🔃Tour Route: To reach the main scenic area of Heavenly Lake from the entrance of the scenic area, you need to take the shuttle bus. The first leg of the journey is about 40min. First stop: Folk Customs Park Pass through here and then take the second shuttle bus, which takes about 30min. The scenery changes more during the second leg of the journey, with fir trees, streams, and towering mountains. We even saw a huge elk. After arriving at the drop-off point of the second shuttle bus, there is still some distance to the lakeside of Heavenly Lake. At this time, there are 2 options: One is to take an electric cart for 10 yuan. Suitable for the elderly with mobility issues or parents with small babies. (Healthy individuals please skip this option) Two is to walk along the main road for about 15 minutes to reach the lakeside of Heavenly Lake. At this time, you can have a distant view of Bogda Peak, which still has snow on it, and it's really beautiful! ✅Don't rush to take the cable car at this time, the lakeside trail here is great for taking photos! After sightseeing and taking photos on the lakeside trail, take the shuttle bus for about 10min to reach the entrance of the Mayashan Tunnel, Take the sightseeing cable car: 220/person 💗Friendly Reminder: The tour guide on the sightseeing bus will distribute discount coupons to everyone, and each family can get a discount of 10 yuan on the total ticket price. Since time and physical strength are very limited, it is highly recommended to take the cable car. After getting off the cable car, you will have to walk for a long time to reach the top of the mountain. Personally, I suggest that visiting the first 1-2 viewing platforms is enough. The view from the mountain is spectacular, with Heavenly Lake surrounded by mountains and towering peaks! Lightning Protection Guide❗️❗️ 1️⃣Folk Customs Park The first stop of the shuttle bus is the Folk Customs Park, which everyone complains about. It's actually a place selling various snacks, fruits, and some Kazakh folk explanations and live performances. I respect and understand its existence, but for most people, it's really not interesting. You need to walk for about 15 minutes to get out, and there's no need for any consumption. 2️⃣Heavenly Lake Cruise Ticket price: 100 yuan/person Compared to taking a boat, we unanimously think that the lakeside viewing platform offers a better view of the landscape. Heavenly Lake, snow mountains, greenery, mountain flowers, all the beautiful scenery is in sight. Xinjiang travel updates continue... Welcome👏 to follow, the excitement continues