Tianshan Tianchi (Heavenly Lake of the Tianshan)
Tianshan Tianchi, known as Yaochi in ancient times, is located in Fukang City, Changji Prefecture, Xinjiang, on the north side of Bogda Peak. It is about 110 kilometers away from Urumqi city. In ancient Chinese mythology, it was also the place where the Queen Mother of the Western Heaven bathed. Tianchi Lake is 1910 meters above sea level, and the deepest point reaches 105 meters. The lake reflects Bogda Peak, surrounded by spruce, and the scenery is like a fairyland. The scenic area includes mountain lakes, wetland meadows, forest canyons, and other natural landscapes. In 20__, the scenic spot was also rated as a national geopark by the state
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