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Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi)

Xinjiang is one of the most interesting regions in China, packed with history, ethnic variety, superb landscapes and vibrant Central Asian culture. 115 km east of Ürümqi, halfway up a mountain in the middle of a desert is Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi, also known as Heaven Pool), a small, deep-blue lake surrounded by hills covered with fir trees and grazed by horses. In the distance are the snow-covered peaks of the Tian Shan (Heavenly Mountains). Scattered around are the yurts (circular tents) of the Kazak people who inhabit the mountains.

Heaven Pool or Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi). Urumqi, Xinjiang, ChinaHeaven Pool or Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi) with snow-covered Tian Shan mountains in the distance. Urumqi, Xinjiang, ChinaYurts of Kazak people at Heaven Pool or Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi). Urumqi, Xinjiang, ChinaHeaven Pool or Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi) with snow-covered Tian Shan mountains in the distance. Urumqi, Xinjiang, ChinaHeaven Pool or Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi) with snow-covered Tian Shan mountains in the distance. Urumqi, Xinjiang, ChinaDetail of a Yurt at Heaven Pool or Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi). Urumqi, Xinjiang, ChinaYurts of Kazak people at Heaven Pool or Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi). Urumqi, Xinjiang, China

 
Heaven Pool or Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi) with snow-covered Tian Shan mountains in the distance. Urumqi, Xinjiang, ChinaHeaven Pool or Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi) with snow-covered Tian Shan mountains in the distance. Urumqi, Xinjiang, ChinaHeaven Pool or Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi). Urumqi, Xinjiang, ChinaHeaven Pool or Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi) with snow-covered Tian Shan mountains in the distance. Urumqi, Xinjiang, ChinaHeaven Pool or Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi) with snow-covered Tian Shan mountains in the distance. Urumqi, Xinjiang, ChinaHeaven Pool or Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi) with snow-covered Tian Shan mountains in the distance. Urumqi, Xinjiang, ChinaDetail of a Yurt at Heaven Pool or Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi). Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
 
Heaven Pool or Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi). Urumqi, Xinjiang, ChinaTemple across Heaven Pool or Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi). Urumqi, Xinjiang, ChinaTemple across Heaven Pool or Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi). Urumqi, Xinjiang, ChinaKazak boy next to his yurt at Heaven Pool or Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi). Urumqi, Xinjiang, ChinaYurts of Kazak people at Heaven Pool or Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi). Urumqi, Xinjiang, ChinaDetail of a tree at Heaven Pool or Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi). Urumqi, Xinjiang, ChinaJiaohe Ruins (Jiaohe Gucheng). Trupan, Xinjiang, ChinaTemple. Urumqi, Xinjiang, China

 
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