The Heavenly Lake is situated at the descending slope of Bogda Peak of Mt. Tianshan, the center of Xinjiang. It is 1,900 m above sea level, and covers an area of 4.9 km². It is an alpine quake lake formed by ancient glaciers and debris flow. Surrounded by snow peaks, the lake got its source from the melted snow. The lake is tranquil and flat as a mirror, reflecting the surrounding mountain peaks. The Heavenly Lake is a famous tourist attraction in Xinjiang, and there are pleasure boats available for tourists.
