Urumqi is the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur (a Turkic people of Central Asia) Autonomous Region and the most 'inland' city in the world. With a population of two million gaily-dressed ethnic inhabitants, the city is likened to a piece of emerald embedded at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains.
We came to visit this region because here you can see a different China, since the borders with - Tadzhikistan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Kirghistan, Mongolia and more, are not very far from here and therefore there are minorities ethnic groups make their living here.
We never seen so many variety of unique faces, which makes the walk along the streets here very interesting.
Tourist resources of Urumqi have its own advantages and distinctions, which are strategically important in the ancient Silk Road that assembles the cultures of both eastern and western countries.
The flight from Beijing to Urumqi took about 4 hours, it went by very fast, at the plain we got to know a Chinese young woman named Gaolina, we spoke though the whole flight and had a nice time together, later on we met again in the food market .
The local food here is somthing that worth to mention, it's combination between Chinese and Arabic food is very interesting. so you can see noodeles, steamed Dim-Sams come together with the familiar Pita, Humus, Shishliks and more.
Making Pita Bread in the streets:
Tian Chi (Heavenly Lake):
The most famous tourist spot among the numerous cultural relics and natural landscapes include the Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi) which is located 110 km east of Urumqi.
This crescent-shaped lake deserves its name, Pearl of Heavenly Mountain (Tianshan Mountain). With melted snow as its source, Heavenly Lake enjoys crystal water.
Heavenly Lake, a relic of the Quaternary Period Glacier and its surrounding geological relics, offers science lovers exploring opportunities.
It is very unique to see this beautiful lake in the middle of the desert, with it's snow high mountains.
In this one day tour we met another Israeli couple - Tal and Amit. We spent a wonderful time together.
Have fun,
Efrat and Yoni.
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