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Heavenly Lake Description
(Local Name: Tian Chi) The Heavenly Lake, some 5sq.km/2sq.mi in area, lies 102km/63mi east of Ürümqi, 1980m/6500ft up on Mount Bogdashan (5445m/17,870ft). The lake, its banks lined with pine-trees and surrounded by snow-capped peaks, is a most impressive sight. It is fed with meltwater from the encircling mountains. A ruler from the Zhou dynasty is said to have held a banquet here 3000 years ago in honor of the Mother of Heaven.
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