Snowy mountains, tall pine trees, and majestic views is what you will find at Tianchi Lake! If you're visiting West China by Ürümqi or spots along the silk road, add this magnificient wonder to your list! 🏞 The lake was created by glacial activity over a million years ago. The lake is 3000m above sea level and is about 60 metres deep. In the summer the lake is green. White jade is special in the Xinjiang region and so the lake is sometimes called jade lake as green in summer and white in winter.🌨 Our visit was at the end of March and wow the lake glimmers with the sun out brightening the already crisp white snow. The scenery reminds me of Queenstown in New Zealand! Dress warm and make sure you bring a warm beanie and gloves!👗Uyghur traditional clothing is available for hire for only 20 yuan (approx $2.95 USD / $5.10 NZD). Tbh I was suprised I could fit into the clothing! The photographer made me do al these poses and stand on this flower planter boxes with sludge of ice and mud mixed together! 🇨🇳 The square like hat is called a Doppa which is embroided with a variety of patterns and designs. The different designs on each doppa can represent the different region, heritage, and social status. The Doppa is worn by the people of Uyghur, Uzbek, Tajin, and other ethnic groups. The traditional dress and skirts are made from silk and designed with floral embroidery. To finish the look lots of jewllery is used toaccessorise both Turkic and Islamicartistry of silk road heritage. ❄️ If you dont live in a climate with snow and beautiful nature, Tianchi Heavenly Lake will be a treat for you! It took a 1.5 hours to get there via a our tour group bus and the parks shuttle bus. 95 yuan ticket (April - October) - approx $14.50 USD/$24.30 NZD45 yuan (November - March) - approx $6.65 USD/$11.50 NZDRound trip ticket for the shuttle bus up the windy mountain is 60 yuan (approx $8.90 USD/$15.40 NZD)