Heavenly Lake Holidays
Nestled at 1,980m Lake Tianchi is close to Turpan, one of the Silk Road's trading posts. Surrounded by the peaks of the Tian Shan range, the lake is nicknamed ' Heaven Lake'.
Heavenly Lake: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
Nestled at 1,980m Lake Tianchi is close to Turpan, one of the Silk Road's trading posts. Surrounded by the peaks of the Tian Shan range, the lake is nicknamed ' Heaven Lake'.
My suggestion
Take a boat ride at sunset! The light is stunning - warm colors glitter on crystal clear waters, all against a snowy, mountainous backdrop.
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