Tianshan Tianchi scenic spot

--Tianshan Tianchi, known as "yaochi" in ancient times, is a half moon shaped lake on the north side of Bogda peak in Tianshan Mountain and a famous tourist attraction in Xinjiang.

--The lake is crystal clear as jade, reflecting Bogda peak. Surrounded by mountains, the mountains are full of tall, green spruce and tasong. The scenery is like a fairyland.

--It is recommended to go later in the afternoon, because with the change of light, the lake will be green near and blue in the distance, which is very beautiful.

--There are also legends about the queen mother of the West and the water monster in Tianchi, which make it more mysterious.

--The temperature of Tianchi scenic spot is low all year round, so it is suggested to bring more warm clothes, and pay attention to self safety and guest killing behavior.

Tianshan Tianchi scenic spot in Xinjiang

synonym

Tianshan Tianchi scenic spot generally refers to Tianshan Tianchi scenic spot in Xinjiang

Tianshan Tianchi scenic spot in Xinjiang is located on the hillside under Bogda peak in Fukang City, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is a national scenic spot and national AAAAA scenic spot in China. The total area of the scenic spot is 160 square kilometers (planning area is 548 square kilometers), with Tianchi as the center, Shimen in the north, Xuexian in the south, Maya mountain in the West and Dadonggou in the East.

In 2013, Tianshan Tianchi scenic spot in Xinjiang was listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

In June 2015, the myth of Queen Mother of the West in Tianshan Tianchi was listed in the fourth batch of national intangible cultural heritage representative projects in China.

In 2015, it was rated as the first batch of "China's tourism price trustworthy scenic spots" by the National Tourism Administration. In 2016, it was listed on the "11" holiday tourism red list and was rated as "the best scenic spot in tourism order" by the National Tourism Administration. The main scenic spots are Xiaotianchi, Denggan mountain, Tianchi north slope tourist area, Liquan cave and so on.

Development history

Tianchi was called yaochi in ancient times. Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty once set up "yaochi capital guard mansion" under Bogda peak. Tianchi appeared less than 200 years ago. It may be composed of Tianjing and Shenchi. It was once named Haizi, Longtan, yaochi and Shenchi. In 1783, Dutong Guangming of Xinjiang visited Bogda mountain and Tianchi to survey the terrain and open stones for water diversion.

In 1958, a Mountaineering Road was built along the Sangong River Valley, leading to Tianchi.

In June 1980, the people's Government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region established Tianchi Nature Reserve with Bogda peak as the center.

In November 1982, Tianshan Tianchi was approved as the first batch of 44 national key scenic spots by the State Council.

In 1993, the Ministry of Construction approved the master plan of Tianshan Tianchi scenic area.

On July 23, 2014, mayashan ropeway project was officially opened to the outside world.

On September 3, 2014, "key technology and application of geological disaster prevention and ecological protection in Tianshan Tianchi" was approved.

In June 2015, the myth of Queen Mother of the West in Tianshan Tianchi was listed in the fourth batch of national intangible cultural heritage representative projects in China.

geographical environment

Location context

Tianshan Tianchi scenic spot is located in Fukang County, Fukang City, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on the hillside under Bogda peak in the upper reaches of Sangong River on the north slope of Tianshan Mountain

It is 37 km away from Fukang City, 97 km away from Urumqi, and the lake is 1910 meters above sea level. Its central part is 43 ° 53 ′ 12.25 ″ N and 88 ° 07 ′ 46.37 ″ E. The total area of the scenic spot is 160 square kilometers, with Tianchi Lake as the center, Shimen in the north, Xuexian in the south, Maya mountain in the West and Dadonggou in the East.

topographic features

Bogda peak in Tianshan Mountains is 5445 meters above sea level, with snow all year round and glaciers extending. Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountain is a high mountain barrier lake formed by ancient glacial debris flow blocking the river course. Its shape is tortuous and deep because it was originally a river valley

. The lake is half moon shaped, 3.5 km (3400 m) long from north to south, 0.8-1.5 km wide from east to west, with the widest point of about 1500 m and the deepest point of 103 m (105 m), covering an area of 4.9 square kilometers.

The water level of Tianchi Lake is divided into high water period and low water period in a year. The water level rises from April to September every year, and drops from September to April next year, which is a cycle. The active water level is between 10-13 meters, and the annual average water temperature is maintained at 7.4 ℃.

The natural scenic spot is centered on high mountains and lakes. With different sea level, it can be divided into four complete natural landscapes: Glacial Snow belt, alpine and subalpine belt, mountain coniferous forest belt, and low mountain belt. Tianshan Tianchi Lake in Xinjiang is a moraine lake created by ancient glacial movement. There are four glacial movements on the earth since the Quaternary period. The formation of Tianchi Lake can be roughly divided into three stages. After three times of accumulation, a closed depression was formed in the mountains, blocking the melting water of ice and snow and the precipitation of high mountains. The final moraine ridge is 286 meters high, thus producing Tianchi Lake.

Climatic characteristics

Tianshan Tianchi is located near Urumqi, Xinjiang is a typical continental arid climate, southern Xinjiang is dry, long light, little rain, annual precipitation is only 20-100 mm, while northern Xinjiang is 100-500 mm; the annual average temperature of Southern Xinjiang Plain is 10-13 ℃, Northern Xinjiang Plain is less than 10 ℃; the frost free period of Southern Xinjiang Plain is 200-220 days, most of Northern Xinjiang Plain is less than 150 days.

The scenic spot is located in the inversion layer of Tianshan Mountain. Due to the influence of atmospheric reflux, the temperature is relatively stable and mild. The annual average temperature of the scenic spot is 2.55 ℃, the highest is 15.9 ℃ in July, and the lowest is - 12.4 ℃ in January. The snowfall period in winter is 6-7 months, the freezing period is 5 months, and the ice thickness of the lake is more than 1 meter. It is a natural skating rink.

Main attractions

Shimen

Tianchi Shimen, named "Shimen line", is 1500 meters above sea level. It is located 5.9 kilometers north of Datianchi. It is a stone gorge cut by the ancient channel of Sangong River. This pass is a natural gateway to the scenic spot. The gorge is about 100 meters long, the narrowest part is only 10 meters wide, and the vertical rock walls on both sides are more than 10 meters high. The situation is very dangerous. Looking up, you can see a line of sky, and the side is coiled around Sangong River Water.

Fifty plates, named fifty plate days, is a winding mountain path below the stone gate. After crossing the stone gate, it starts from Pinggang "another village" above and goes up to the mountain road at the top of Tianchi, about fifty plates.

Xixiaotianchi

The West Xiaotianchi lake, at an altitude of 1600 meters, is located in the northwest of the main lake, about two kilometers to the northwest of its foot, and on the right side of the third part of the 50pan highway. The lake water seeps from the southwest of the Tianchi dam and flows into the pool in the form of waterfalls and into the Sangong River. It was formerly known as the yunu lake, which is said to be the foot washing place of the queen mother of the West. The scenery is also known as the "Queen Mother's foot basin" Xiaolongtan is also called "Longtan Biyue".

Xixiaotianchi waterfall, known as "jade belt and silver curtain", flies on the right side of the road not far from xixiaotianchi. It falls tens of meters in the air and forms xixiaotianchi. It is said that it is the bathing water of the queen mother. On the top of the opposite mountain, there is a "waterfall viewing Pavilion" with six corners and a sharp top built during the reign of Emperor Guangxu.

Liquan cave is the source of the West Xiaotianchi waterfall. It looks like a cave but not a cave. It's hidden and hard to find. It's also called "yinru cave", so it's called "Liquan yinru cave". The spring gushes out from the ground, pure and sweet. It's said that it's Liquan of the queen mother. Volume 123 of records of the historian says: "Yu Ben Ji says:" He Shan Kun Lun. Kunlun has a height of more than 2500 Li. The sun and the moon are hidden from the sun and the moon. On it are Liquan and yaochi. "

Dongxiaotianchi

Dongxiaotianchi, 1860 meters above sea level, is located at the Northeast exit of the main lake, half a kilometer to the left of the last plate of the 50th plate

This pool has a radius of several hundred meters and an area of about 10000 square meters. The water of the main lake flows down through an artificial Sluice at the east end of Tianchi dam. There are waterfalls at the entrance and exit. The waterfall pool is connected with the waterfall pool, and there is a sluice in the North. The water of the pool falls 200 meters, forming a rolling waterfall through Sangong River Canyon. The ancient name of Heilongtan is black dragon pool It is also said that it is the place where the queen mother of the West bathes and washes. Therefore, it is called "shuxijian" and "yuxianpen". The environment is quiet, the water is clear, the water is deep and unpredictable, and there are dense pines and cypresses around the pool. The space is deep and the scenery is quiet and beautiful. After opening the trail along the East small Tianchi and waterfall, the sightseeing space is expanded, and the sightseeing content is enriched. I cherish the number of viewing pavilions and bridges The quantity, location and shape are not perfect.

Dongxiaotianchi waterfall is located on the North Bank of dongxiaotianchi. The cliff is nearly 100 meters high, which is called "100 meter cliff". Every time the ice and snow melt in late spring and early summer, the pool water rises and falls through this leakage, forming a rolling waterfall nearly 100 meters high, which flows through Sangonghe gorge. The water splashes straight down, and the sound of the water is like thunder. If the sunlight refracts, the color training is in the sky, and there are thousands of images and poems Cloud: "Pearl number spring hanging in the air.

The waterfall at the source of the East Xiaotianchi lake is called "crocodile spitting beads" and "ice pool silver curtain"

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