Tianshan Tianchi

Tianshan Tianchi, also known as Tianchi National Geopark, was historically called 'Yaochi'. It is located on the northern side of Bogda Peak in Fukang City, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, about 110 kilometers from Urumqi. It is a famous tourist destination in Xinjiang. Here is a detailed introduction to Tianshan Tianchi: 1. Geographical Location and Natural Environment Geographical Location: Tianshan Tianchi is located halfway up Bogda Peak in the eastern part of the Tianshan Mountains. It is a high mountain lake in the Tianshan mountain range of Xinjiang. Natural Environment: The lake surface of Tianchi is at an altitude of 1910 meters, with a depth reaching 105 meters. It is surrounded by spruce trees, creating a fairyland-like scenery. The scenic area includes natural landscapes such as alpine lakes, wetland meadows, forest canyons, forming a complete set of four vertical natural landscape zones. 2. History and Culture Historical Background: In ancient Chinese mythology, Tianchi was the bathing place of the Queen Mother of the West, with a profound cultural heritage. Cultural Heritage: In 2013, the Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2015, the myth of the Queen Mother of the West at Tianshan Tianchi was included in the fourth batch of national intangible cultural heritage representative projects in China.