The Wusun Ancient Road: Trekking from Ili to Kuqa Across the Tianshan
The Wusun Ancient Road: a high Tianshan crossing from Ili to Kuqa. History, route stages, permits, best season, and a gear checklist.
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Heavenly Lake (Tianchi): The Alpine Mirror of the Tianshan Mountains
Just two hours from Urumqi, Heavenly Lake (Tianchi) is a glacial alpine lake ringed by snow peaks and spruce forest — an easy, beautiful escape into the Tianshan.
