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2026.05.28 16:11 GMT+8

How Xinjiang's Tianchi is keeping tourists around longer

Updated 2026.05.28 16:11 GMT+8
CGTN

Nestled amid the Tianshan Mountains, Tianchi Lake in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is becoming more than a scenic stop. From viral lakeside coffee and powered paragliding to grassland camping, off-road biking, hot springs and RV bonfire nights, the destination is turning sightseers into stayers. Visitors who once spent just a few hours now linger far longer as Tianchi isn't just selling tickets anymore – it is selling a natural getaway experience.

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