Xinjiang Travel Guide: Golden National Day & One-day tour in Urumqi
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One-day tour in Turpan
❤Recommended Reasons❤
Turpan, an oasis city, is famous for its karez, one of the three major ancient projects, which amazes us with the wisdom of the ancients; it is well-known for its large diurnal temperature variation and long sunshine duration, and is rich in grapes; because of Journey to the West, where Sun Wukong borrowed the banana fan three times to put out the fire, Mount Flame has become a household name; not far away is the Kumtag Desert in Shanshan County, a desert in close contact with the city, and even when the weather is very hot, many people still choose to come here for "sand therapy".
One-Day Trip to Nanshan
❤Recommended Reasons❤
Nanshan Natural Scenic Area is both an excellent natural pasture and a natural scenic area for summer retreats, recuperation, and tourism. Visit the Nanshan Pasture [Xibaiyanggou Scenic Area] with rich Kazakh folk customs, or take an electric car to and from the core scenic area [Shenbulake Waterfall] to breathe fresh air and walk quietly through the forest in the valley. Enjoy the leisure and tranquility away from the city to your heart’s content.
Tianshan Grand Canyon
❤Recommended Reasons❤
Tianshan Grand Canyon is a natural scenic area dominated by snow-capped mountains, forests, lakes, and grasslands. It is a AAAAA-level forest park, a sports and leisure base, and a training base for fitness expansion activities, hiking, and mountain climbing in the autonomous region. It is located 48 kilometers away from the urban area. It combines the grandeur of Mount Tai, the beauty of Mount Emei, the delicate rocks of Yandang Mountain, and the steepness of Mount Hua. The two lakes, three waterfalls, four streams, and eighteen valleys complement each other, especially the "curious pine trees, grotesque rocks, and sea of clouds" which are favored by tourists. It has earned praises such as "After returning from the Five Mountains, one doesn’t need to see other mountains; after returning from the Grand Canyon, one often recalls the valley" and "Hundred-mile Golden Tourism Corridor, Outdoor Paradise for Leisure and Vacation".
Hongshan Park
❤Recommended Reasons❤
Hongshan Mountain, located in the city center, is the symbol of Urumqi. No matter how the city develops, it still retains its charm and has been cherished by generations of Urumqi citizens. Residents around often choose this place for daily leisure and entertainment. One of the most representative landscapes in Urumqi, "Hongshan Sunset", is a must-see for tourists visiting the city. Standing on the Overlooking Pavilion or riding the ferris wheel near the top of the mountain, you can have a panoramic view of Urumqi. You can also visit the Big Buddha Temple to pray for blessings.
Xinjiang International Bazaar
Autonomous Region Museum
Urumqi Shuimogou Park
❤Recommended Reasons❤
Urumqi Shuimogou Park Scenic Area is a national "AAAA" scenic area and one of the "New Ten Scenic Spots" in Urumqi. The six landscapes of the renovated Shuimo River: "Glorious History", "Beautiful Arrow Pavilion", "Fragrant Concubine’s Bath", "Converging Clear Springs", "Fish Viewing in the Fragrant Hut", and "Joyful Water Mill" have become the highlights of the scenic area. It is a great place for self-cultivation and nurturing, with fresh air and pleasant scenery. It attracts numerous domestic and foreign tourists and guests from all over the world for sightseeing, with over 1 million visitors annually.
Conclusion
There are also places like the Salt Lake, Chaiwopu Lake, Wulabo Ancient City, Urumqi Water Park, Hongguang Mountain, Urumqi Botanical Garden, Xinjiang Science and Technology Museum, etc., which are also great destinations.
If you have limited time and a long trip is not feasible, then this short trip can definitely be your spontaneous first choice for traveling outside. Just go wherever you want, whenever you want, and you won’t be wrong. Make sure to choose your own route before traveling, friends!
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