Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, the dazzling pearl of Bogda Peak

Heavenly Lake of Xinjiang is located on the hillside of Bogda Peak in Fukang County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, about 110 kilometers away from Urumqi City, with an altitude of 1980 meters. It is a unique natural alpine lake. The lake surface is in a beautiful crescent shape, with a length of 3400 meters, the widest part is about 1500 meters, the total area reaches 4.9 square kilometers, and the deepest part reaches about 105 meters. The lake water is clear and transparent, shining with a crystal-like luster. Surrounded by majestic peaks, the snow-capped peaks shimmer in the sunlight. The green grass at the foot of the mountain, the water birds on the lake, and the reflected snow mountains form a peaceful and beautiful picture. Known as the 'Pearl of Tianshan', it not only attracts countless tourists, but is also a leisure resort for local residents and citizens of Urumqi. On the southeast side of the Heavenly Lake is the majestic main peak of Bogda, with an altitude of 5445 meters. There are two peaks connected to the main peak on the left and right, and the scene of the three peaks rising together is like a pen holder standing between the sky and the earth. The glaciers and snow on the top of the peak shimmer with silver light, reflecting the clear lake water of the Heavenly Lake, forming a beautiful scene of high mountains and flat lakes. Heavenly Lake of Xinjiang is not only a beautiful natural landscape, but also a precious natural resource treasure. Around the Heavenly Lake, there are rich animal and plant resources, including rare wild plants and animals such as snow lotus and snow chicken. In the forest, there are pine trees, codonopsis, astragalus, fritillaria and other plants growing, adding vitality to this land. In the mountains, there are activities of rare birds and animals, bringing vitality to this natural environment. In addition, there are rich fishery resources and water resources in the Heavenly Lake of Xinjiang, providing abundant production and living resources for the local people. There are a large number of fish and water birds in the lake area of the Heavenly Lake, which are important economic and ecological resources for local residents and citizens of Urumqi. There are also rich natural landscapes and cultural resources around the Heavenly Lake. It is one of the important nodes of the Silk Road and was an important channel for trade and cultural exchanges between China and the West in history. In today's Heavenly Lake scenic area, tourists can enjoy the magnificent scenery of Bogda Peak and the surrounding natural scenery, and can also visit local folk culture and historical relics. In general, Heavenly Lake of Xinjiang is a tourist attraction that integrates natural beauty, natural resources, and historical culture. Not only does it have beautiful natural landscapes and magnificent scenery of alpine lakes, but it also has rich animal and plant resources and natural cultural heritage. Heavenly Lake of Xinjiang has become a summer resort for Chinese and foreign tourists and a high-altitude skating rink in winter, attracting more and more tourists to visit and travel.