[2024 Urumqi County Attraction] Travel Guide for Swan Lake (Updated Dec)
Lakes
Address:
Urumqi Tianshan Grand Canyon Scenic Area, Dengcaogou Village, Banfanggou Township, Urumqi County
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hours
What a Beauty to Behold! Visit this place in Urumqi 🇨🇳
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Coming to Urumqi I think I have prepared enough and researched enough but I still felt so surprised and delighted with all the things and scenery that I saw. I was pleasantly surprised.
This is Swan Lake located inside the Tianshan Grand Canyon. There are multiple scenic spots inside the grand canyon and I this is the top of it all.
This about 40 minutes away from the main entrance of the canyon which is at the foot of the mountain. Shuttle busses are included in your ticket price.
When you reach Swan lake there is an opportunity to ride horses for extra cash. We did’t try it as we just enjoyed walking around and taking it all in. The view of the scow capped mountain, the lake, the grassland and everything that is in this place makes you feel calm!
So , I highly recommend for you to visit the grand canyon. Trip app offers tickets , just have a look at the list of what scenic spots they offer for Urumqi.
Enjoy!
Tip: we went in October and it is freezing up there. It was -3 so wrap up and keep warm.
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FilipinaTraveler
Discover the beauty of Tianshan Grand Canyon in autumn.
🍁Autumn in southern Xinjiang is the perfect time to visit Tianshan Grand Canyon. Explore the steep canyon and discover its beauty!
🍁You can drive your own car in the scenic area, but it must be an SUV. Small cars are not allowed. You can apply for a pass at the visitor center for CNY 150. You can drive all the way to an altitude of over 3,000 meters, where you can see the snow-capped mountains. 🏔️
🍁If you don't drive, you can take a shuttle bus. Ask the front desk for a map of the scenic area. Swan Lake and Zhaobi Lake are must-see attractions.
🍁Here, you can get up close and personal with nature. Every photo you take is a masterpiece. Xinjiang is truly beautiful!
DestinationExplorer
Here comes the Tianshan Grand Canyon
The Tianshan Grand Canyon travel guide is as follows:
1. Geographic location: The Tianshan Grand Canyon is located in Urumqi, Xinjiang, only 48 kilometers away from the city center.
2. Attractions: Include Swan Lake, Zhao Wall Mountain, Qiaoya Grassland, Jinshan Gully, Wudaoao Gully, Haxiong Gully, etc.
3. Recommended internal routes in the scenic area:
• Route 1: Zhao Wall Mountain Villa--Entrance of Jinshan Gully--Aobao--Daban--Entrance of Stone Gully--Zhao Wall Mountain Villa
• Route 2: VIP Building--Herdsman's Home--Observation Deck--Rest Garden--Lake-view Pavilion--Bilong Bay--VIP Building
• Route 3: Zhao Wall Mountain Villa--Swan Lake--Military Base--Flying Sky Colorful Waterfall--Chaotic Stone Valley--Drinking Water Head--Zhao Wall Mountain Villa
• Route 4: Zhao Wall Mountain Villa--Divine Turtle Rock--Entrance of Stone Gully--Moon Lake--Zhao Wall Mountain Villa
4. Warm tips for the scenic area:
• Mobile phone charging: There is a mobile phone charging station at the service center
• Luggage storage: Self-service lockers, free to use
• Scenic area map: Free maps are available at the ticket office or service center
• Wheelchair rental: Available at the service center, please consult on-site for specific charges
• Restaurants: Zhao Wall Mountain Villa, VIP Building, and Swan Lake Dining Plaza all have restaurants
5. Others: Detailed maps are available for free in the scenic area, and there is a mobile phone charging station, self-service lockers, free to use at the service center. Wheelchairs can be rented at the service center, please consult on-site for specific charges.