The Heavenly Lake is tranquil and flat as a mirror

The Heavenly Lake is situated in the descending slope of Bogda Peak of Mt. Tianshan, the center of Xinjiang. It is 1,900 m above sea level, and covers an location of four.9 km2. It's an alpine quake lake formed by ancient glaciers and debris flow. Surrounded by snow peaks, the lake got its source from the melted snow. The lake is tranquil and flat as a mirror, reflecting the surrounding mountain peaks. The Heavenly Lake is actually a well-known tourist attraction in Xinjiang, and you will find pleasure boats available for tourists.

  The ride to Heavenly Lake is only a 3-hour drive from Urumqi. It passes a giant wind-farm, wide rivers, and mountain pastures. From the chair lift ride as much as the lake it is possible to see numerous camps lining the valley below. The lake itself can also be a preferred hiking and camping location. A lot of other entertaining alternatives are obtainable such as strolling around the lake, riding electric carts, or taking a boat ride. However the finest aspect is definitely the marvelous beauty on the entire location as well as the abundant areas for beautiful photo possibilities.

  Situated on the northern side of Bogda Peak of Tianshan Mountains the Heavenly Lake Nature Reserve covers 380-odd square kilometers including 18 contemporary glaciers 3 rivers 18 lakes of which the Heavenly Lake ls one of the most famed one particular. It is also abundant in forest and animal resources Aside from the dragon spruces, there arc above 200 kinds of seed plants, 24 types of animals 50 types of birds, two sorts of reptiles, 1 kind of amphibian and 3 types of fishes offering scientists fantastic study promises in glaciers hydrology geology and alpine plants and animals. In 1980 it was authorised from the Stare as a national nature reserve.