{"id":737,"date":"2020-08-27T10:09:22","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T10:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/staging\/?destination=tian-chi-lake"},"modified":"2024-06-06T01:39:11","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T17:39:11","slug":"tian-chi-lake","status":"publish","type":"destination","link":"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/destination\/tian-chi-lake\/","title":{"rendered":"Tian Chi Lake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/api.mapbox.com\/styles\/v1\/visitsilkroad\/clvl3cel701dq01phev10aq9m\/static\/pin-s+ff0000(88.135156,43.8870442)\/88.135156,43.8870442,12.5,0\/725x300?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidmlzaXRzaWxrcm9hZCIsImEiOiJjbHV2YWEzbDMwMWRvMmpvYXd1NzRkNDcwIn0.iA4-BEz1MfIrSQRk3uxVkw\">\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting There<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tian Chi Lake is around a 3-4 hour drive from Urumqi. There are regular local bus services or you can hire a driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tian Chi is located on the north side of Bogda Shan (\u2018Mountain of God\u2019), an imposing peak that rises in a striking manner over the lake\u2019s vibrant blue water. The lake is surrounded by lush forests and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including towering spruce and pine trees, colourful wildflowers, and various species of birds and small mammals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiking trails lead visitors to scenic viewpoints and secluded spots, while boating in larger cruise vessels offers a chance to get out on the water. Horseback riding and camping are also available, as well as more technical mountaineering for experienced trekkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class='pixels-photo'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/500px.com\/photo\/288118311\/xinjiang-china-by-he-clara\" alt=\"Xinjiang, China by He  Clara on 500px.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <img src='https:\/\/drscdn.500px.org\/photo\/288118311\/m%3D900\/v2?sig=5c36626ea7d63ca0009030c91f32f50a892349514d5e5fe25c35e44f6e88d76c' alt='Xinjiang, China by He  Clara on 500px.com' \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script type='text\/javascript' src='https:\/\/500px.com\/embed.js'><\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tian Chi Lake, also known as Heavenly Lake, is a picturesque alpine lake in the Tian Shan Mountains. Its stunning high-altitude location makes it a popular destination for nature seekers. The lake itself is a mesmerising sight, characterised by its crystal-clear turquoise waters reflecting the surrounding snow-capped peaks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4418,"parent":0,"template":"","destination_type":[17],"location":[25,55],"site_type":[166],"featured":[175],"class_list":["post-737","destination","type-destination","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","destination_type-site","location-china-peoples-republic-of","location-xinjiang","site_type-nature-eco-tourism","featured-featured"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination\/737"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/destination"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination\/737\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19226,"href":"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination\/737\/revisions\/19226"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4418"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=737"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"destination_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination_type?post=737"},{"taxonomy":"location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location?post=737"},{"taxonomy":"site_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/site_type?post=737"},{"taxonomy":"featured","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured?post=737"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}