Tangba Lake
塘巴湖
A reservoir lake in the desert and gobi south of Altay city, with reed wetlands, waterbirds and distant snowy peaks, popular with locals for weekend fishing and picnics.
Tangba Lake lies about 25 km south of Altay city in the Aweitan area. It is a lake formed by impounding water in the desert and gobi, with reed wetlands, poplar groves and walking trails along its shore. In summer you can watch waterbirds, go boating and fishing, and on clear days you can see the snowy peaks of the Altai Mountains to the north. Facilities are basic and the site is focused on leisure, so admission and activities depend on what is available on the spot. It suits a half-day self-drive or chartered trip, and it is also a rest stop on the way into Altay from the Urumqi direction. Mosquitoes are plentiful by the lake, so protect yourself against them in summer.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Wuzhiquan Spring
- Dundebulake Cave Paintings
- Jiangjunshan Ski Resort
- Altay Prefecture Museum
- Xuedu Night City
- Kelan Riverside Scenic Area
- Camel Peak
- Birch Forest Park (Shalifuhan Park)