This winter, northwest China's Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area is serving up the ultimate snowy trifecta: heart-fluttering romance ❄️, adrenaline-pumping adventures 🏂, and mouthwatering Uygur cuisine 🍖. Against a backdrop of frosty peaks, couples are literally tying the knot at the mountainside marriage registration center that opened this season!
"We wanted Bogda Peak to be our eternal love witness," gushed newlyweds Li Yazhou and Hao Juan, among 50+ couples who've exchanged vows here since December. Their reward? Lifetime park access and sweet travel deals through a new government-tourism partnership 💍.
Meanwhile, foodies are flocking to steaming cauldrons of tender lamb simmering in 2-meter-wide pots. "The meat practically melts like snowflakes!" raved a Xinjiang University student between bites of crispy naan. Over 3 tons of lamb have been devoured since the winter festival began, with cultural performances keeping the energy high 🎪.
Thrill-seekers aren't left out – the area now offers ice climbing, snowmobile races, and 15% off ski passes. "We're blending tradition with modern winter sports," said planner Ju Longming, hinting at more innovations through 2026 ❄️.
Pro tip for travelers: Pack your mittens AND your appetite – this winter wonderland proves cold hands make warm hearts (and full bellies)!
