When traveling to Urumqi, Xinjiang, here are some must-visit attractions:?
Xinjiang International Bazaar: This is the largest bazaar in the country, bustling with activity and imbued with a strong Xinjiang flavor. The bazaar is filled with a dazzling array of Xinjiang’s specialty foods and handicrafts, such as grilled mutton skewers, naan bread, exquisite carpets, and embroidery. The Silk Road Observation Tower in the center of the plaza is particularly eye-catching and is the first stop on a trip to Xinjiang.?
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum: To gain an in-depth understanding of the thousands of years of history and civilization of the Western Regions, this museum is an absolute must-visit. The museum’s treasure, the ‘Five Stars Emerging in the East to Benefit China’ elbow pad, is exquisitely crafted, and the historical story behind it is astonishing. The mummy exhibition hall on the second floor is also unique, allowing people to closely feel the mystery of the people of the Western Regions thousands of years ago.?
Hongshan Park: The Overlooking Pavilion at the top of the hill offers the best view of Urumqi’s downtown area. At dusk, the breathtaking scenery of ‘Sunset Over Red Mountain’ is one of the representative landscapes of Urumqi.?
Tianshan Grand Canyon: Here, there are various natural landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, forests, lakes, and grasslands, each of which is an excellent spot for photography. You can feel the awe-inspiring workmanship of nature and experience the purity and grandeur of primitive nature.?
Shuimogou Scenic Area: Known as the ‘Little Jiuzhai of Urumqi’, it integrates natural scenery, cultural landscapes, cultural relics, and ethnic customs. Strolling through it, one feels as if they are in the water towns of the south of the Yangtze River, and the hot springs are a hallmark of the area.?
In addition, attractions such as Nanshan Scenic Area, Dabancheng Wind Power Station, Glacier No.1, Chaiwopu Large Salt Lake, and Xinjiang Ancient Ecology Park are also worth visiting.?
. Urumqi boasts a rich variety of tourist attractions, whether natural scenery or cultural landscapes, all of which can captivate visitors and make them reluctant to leave.?