Recommended May Day tourism in Urumqi, Xinjiang?
The May Day holiday is a good time to visit Urumqi, Xinjiang. Here are some recommended tourism activities and attractions:?
Experience Xinjiang’s cultural customs?
Urumqi will hold various cultural activities during the May Day holiday, such as the "Urumqi Horseback Tourism" cultural tourism consumption season. Tourists can participate in equestrian performances, nighttime garden tours, shopping, and other activities to deeply experience the cultural charm of Xinjiang.?
Self-drive tours to explore beautiful scenery?
Tourists can choose self-drive tours starting from Urumqi to travel around Sayram Lake and enjoy the golden tulip sea after the snow melts.?
Head to Qiaxi Forest Park to watch the sunrise and visit one of the earliest green grasslands in Yili.?
Visit the Xiata Ancient Road to satisfy all outdoor fantasies. This is a must-visit place for warriors.?
Recommended must-see attractions?
Tianshan Heavenly Lake: Only one hour’s drive from Urumqi, it is a must-visit destination that encapsulates the essence of Tianshan Mountain scenery, integrating alpine lakes, spruce forests, and snow-capped mountains, and is known as the "Pearl of Tianshan".?
International Bazaar: The largest market in Xinjiang, with distinctive architecture, it is a must-visit landmark building in Urumqi. During May Day, activities such as the Barbecue Festival will be held, and the food street is a must-see.?
Nanshan Pasture: Only one hour away from the airport, it is the first choice for short trips and seeing the primitive grassland landscape of Xinjiang.?
Experience special activities?
Participate in Urumqi’s cultural tourism activity guides, such as food map guides, flower appreciation guides, etc., and enjoy the fun of the May Day enjoyable tour.?
Visit the Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park to watch equestrian performances, participate in breeding of blood-sweating horses and equestrian fitness, and experience different travel fun.?
Other recommended attractions?
Flaming Mountain: Locals call it the "Red Mountain", composed of red sand, conglomerate, and mudstone. Every summer, rolling heatwaves come, and it is the prototype of the "Eight Hundred Li Flaming Mountain" in "Journey to the West".?
Tianshan Grand Canyon: Located in Urumqi County, it is the most complete and most ornamental primitive snow-capped spruce forest on the northern slope of Tianshan Mountain. The scenic area has multiple sightseeing zones and is a living museum of nomadic culture.?
The tourism activities in Urumqi during the May Day holiday are rich and colorful. Whether it’s experiencing cultural customs, exploring beautiful scenery through self-drive tours, or experiencing special activities and visiting must-see attractions, tourists can gain a fulfilling travel experience.?