How much is the Tianchi tour?

The full-day Urumqi–Tianchi tour starts from $150 for a sedan (1-3), $190 for a Buick GL8 (4-6) and $270 for a Mercedes V-Class (7-8).

Are Tianchi entrance and shuttle included?

The car price covers vehicle and driver. The scenic-area entrance ticket and internal shuttle bus are paid on site.

Can you pick us up from Urumqi airport?

Yes. We offer Diwopu Airport (URC) pickup and can run the tour to fit your arrival time.

Is it cold at the lake?

Yes — even in summer the mountain lake is cool. Bring layers; the sun is strong at altitude.

Urumqi Tianshan Tianchi Tour Private Car

Take a private day trip from Urumqi to Tianchi (Heavenly Lake), a sapphire glacial lake cradled in the Tianshan mountains beneath the snow-capped Bogda Peak. Pine forests, alpine meadows and Kazakh yurts make it Xinjiang's classic escape.

We pick you up from any Urumqi hotel or Diwopu Airport (URC). Your driver waits while you hike the lakeside trails or take the boat. Fixed price from $150 for a full-day private tour.

Urumqi — Distances & Driving Time

Route	Distance	Driving Time
Urumqi → Tianchi scenic area	~100 km	~1.5 hours
Diwopu Airport (URC) → Urumqi	~16 km	~30 min
Lake gate → Tianchi shore	~2 km shuttle	—

Urumqi Private Car Rates

8-hour private city charter with professional driver. Fixed price — no hidden fees. Driver waits at every stop. Overtime at $10/hour after 8 hours.

Vehicle	Seats	Rate
Sedan / VW Passat (1-3)	3	$150 ~¥1,080
Buick GL8 MPV (4-6)	6	$190 ~¥1,368
Mercedes V-Class (7-8)	8	$270 ~¥1,944
14-seat Minibus	14	$245 ~¥1,764