Wake up in Ürümqi, the city closest to the clouds.

Open the window, and the wind from the Tianshan Mountains, carrying the scent of cedar, brushes against your cheeks. The morning light in Ürümqi holds countless unfinished chapters of wandering poets. This city, known as the "Capital of Central Asia," embraces snow-capped mountains and grasslands on one side and cradles the stars of the Western Regions on the other. Follow my footsteps and collect the pearls of the frontier scattered in the folds of time. 🏔️【Cloud Walk · Tianchi Lake】 Ascend along the winding mountain road to an altitude of 1,910 meters. Schrenk spruce trees outside the car window surge like an emerald wave. The color of the Heavenly Lake shifts through seven shades of blue with the changing light. It is recommended to arrive early in the morning to enjoy the misty wonderland in solitude. When hiking the Xi Wangmu Temple boardwalk, remember to look back. The reflection of Bogda Peak is writing a thousand-year-old love letter on the lake's surface. 📿【Silk Road Kaleidoscope · International Grand Bazaar】 Pass through the arches adorned with flowing Atlas silk. The aroma of spices and the melodies of the rawap intertwine in the air. The second-floor terrace is a secret spot for capturing exotic scenes. At dusk, the warm golden light spills over the domes of Islamic architecture. Don't forget to exchange smiles with the elderly man carrying a copper kettle. He's not selling tea, but the flowing memories of the Silk Road. 🌾【Long Pastoral Song · Nanshan Pasture】 A 1.5-hour drive leads you into a real-life Windows desktop scene. Yurts dot the Kalajun Grassland like white mushrooms. Follow the Kazakh youth on horseback, galloping through the wildflowers. In July, the lavender fields experience a purple sunshower. Lie down on the soft meadow and wait for the clouds to drift across your face. The wind carries the distant jingle of sheep bells. 🍈【Silk Road of Flavors】 • Consulate Lane Baked Buns: Flaky pastry filled with piping hot lamb and onions. • Hotan Erjie Street Nang Pit Meat: The art of Western Region barbecue, with its charred aroma permeating to the bone. • Folk Street Tea House: The golden combination of fig jam and freshly brewed milk tea. • Night Market Sour Milk Zongzi: Snow-white glutinous rice wrapped around apricot jam, dancing a sweet tango. 📸【Light and Shadow Collection Guide】 1. Xinjiang Museum Mummy Exhibition Hall (view with reverence) 2. Hongshan Park Ferris wheel framed against the city skyline 3. Encounter Akhal-Teke horses at the Wild Horse International Ecological Park 4. Await a breathtaking sunset at 9:30 pm at Yamalık Mountain 🌙 As starlight climbs the crescent atop the mosque, and the aroma of naan lingers in the old city, pack the snowy attire of Bogda Peak into your bag, and let the melodies of the bazaar continue to flow in your dreams. Ürümqi is never the end, but a revolving door to the vast Western Regions. ✨ Tips: • The temperature difference between day and night is 15°C. Carry a knitted cardigan. • Prepare 512G of stomach and phone storage. • When you see a craftsman wearing a flower hat, softly ask "Yaxshimusiz?" (How are you?)