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Item #:CHINAGUIDE-URC
Item Name:Destination Guide - Urumqi
China Destination - Urumqi
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| Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is located at the north foot of the Tianshan Mountains. The city is 680-920 meters above sea level, and has a population of 2.08 million from 36 ethnic groups. As a modern city inhabited by varied ethnic groups, Urumqi is Xinjiang's political, economic, cultural, technological and information center and a major transport hub that links inland China to European countries. Here, skyscraping buildings, avenues lined by trees, beautiful gardens, and countless parterres compose a prosperous cityscape. |
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 Tianchi
Tianchi, also known as The Heavenly Lake, situated on the mountainside of Bogda Peak, covers an area of 4.9 square kilometers and is 90 meters in depth. A natural lake formed by melted snow from high mountains, it features crystal-clear water and is surrounded by snow-crowned peaks and skyscraping firs. It has now been cited as one of the State Major Scenic Resorts for its picturesque landscapes. |
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