You must go to Xinjiang once! Because... it is so beautiful
by WhimsicalWanderer
Dec 11, 2023
Transportation:
You can choose to drive yourself, take a bus, join a tour group, etc.
🚙Self-driving/Chartered Car: Approx. 1.5 hours away from Urumqi
🚌Bus: Take a bus from the Urumqi High-speed Railway Station Bus Terminal. Round-trip fare: CNY 60/person
🚍Tour Group: Join a one-day tour to Heavenly Lake of Tianshan from Urumqi North Suburb Bus Station
Parking is free in the scenic area, but self-driving cars are not allowed to enter the scenic area. You need to take the shuttle bus to get around.
🎫Tickets
Peak Season Full Price Ticket: CNY 155/person (Ticket: CNY 95/person, Shuttle Bus: CNY 60 for a round trip)
Off-Season Full Price Ticket: CNY 105/person (Ticket: CNY 45/person, Shuttle Bus: CNY 60 for a round trip)
Section 2 Electric Car: CNY 10/person (Actually, you can walk 800m to get there. It is not necessary to take the car. We felt ripped off at the time because we didn't know.)
Maya Mountain Cable Car: CNY 220/person
Lake Cruise: CNY 100/person
Temple of the Queen Mother of the West: CNY 10/person
West Queen Mother Ferry: CNY 40/person
🚗Hike/Electric Car Tour Attractions
Maya Mountain Cable Car: Climb to the top to see the panoramic view of Heavenly Lake. You can see the snow-capped mountains when the weather is good.
Temple of the Queen Mother of the West: Walk or take a boat along the lake (Ticket: CNY 25).
East Lesser Heavenly Lake: 30 minutes on foot along the boardwalk
💡Tips
Pay attention to sun protection. The photos taken in good weather are really amazing 😚
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