Tianchi scenic area attracts visitors in NW China's Xinjiang
Tianchi Lake, "Heavenly Lake" in Chinese, is located about 100 kilometers east of Urumqi City in NW China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Known for its stunning views, this scenic spot has been classified as a highest level scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration.
The area received 230,000 winter tourists up to Sunday, generating an income of 225 million yuan (33.25 million U.S. dollars).
(Cover: Winter view of Tianchi scenic area. /VCG Photo)