Tianchi Mountain Road

Tianchi Mountain Road

Introduction Traveling along such mountain roads by vehicle, visitors will experience a mix of delight and awe as the landscape shifts. Rising high into the sky; there are times when red-painted pavilions seem to float above, with seemingly nothing below. As the road winds through the peaks, breathtaking natural scenery unfolds at every turn.

Driving along the Tianchi mountain loop, you can notice how the climate varies within a single day and across one mountain. At the valley bottom, wildflowers bloom and bees and butterflies flutter about, reminiscent of early spring; higher up, lush forests of green pines and white birches block out the sun, bringing the feel of midsummer; on the slopes, withered vines and ancient trees, along with weary birds and crows, paint a scene of late autumn; and the timeless snows of Bogda Peak reflect the wintry splendor. The changing colors of all four seasons unfold before your eyes in a single day, leaving you mesmerized.　

Urumqi, Xinjiang