This I know! When I was planning to travel to Urumqi with my friends last year, I collected information about some must-see attractions in Urumqi. Now I share the information of the top ten must-see attractions in Urumqi to the partners who need it~
1, Xinjiang International Bazaar
Introduction
Located in the Tianshan District of Urumqi City, it is the country's largest Bazaar bazaar, the most concentrated and complete Uyghur cultural expression.
The most famous attraction is the Silk Road Sightseeing Tower in the center of the square, which has colorful paintings and exhibitions on all floors showing the historical stories of the Silk Road.
The interior of the Grand Bazaar sells a wide variety of Xinjiang specialties and handicrafts, with so many varieties that you will be dazzled.
Integrating Islamic culture, architecture, ethnic commerce, entertainment and catering, it is a gathering place and display center for Xinjiang tourism products.
Telephone
0991-8555485;0991-8555486
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Take Railway Line 1 and get off at Erdaoqiao (subway station), walk about 100 meters to reach.
Admission
Free
Opening Hours
10:00-24:00 (all day) (January 1-December 31 Monday-Sunday)
Location of Attractions
Tianshan District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, No. 510, Jiefang South Road
2, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum
Introduction
Town Museum of the five-star out of the Oriental Lee Chinese elbow pads, the museum's numerous The first-class cultural relics are displayed in the Hanhai and Niya Archaeological Museum, and most of these artifacts come from the Pompeii in the East in the Niya ruins. Hanhai and Niya archaeological museum is the Xinjiang Museum of the two pavilions worth savoring.
The Museum of Dry Bodies is famous for the earliest excavated Loulan beauties stored here, as well as the dry body of General Zhang Xiong, the only general with a famous name in the history of Xinjiang, and two dry bodies from the tomb of Zaoluq.
Telephone
0991-4552826;0991-4536436
Time Reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Take bus No. 7, No. 51, No. 3, No. 4 and No. 5. >Take bus No. 7, No. 51, No. 68, No. 303, No. 305, No. 311 and get off at the Museum Station, which is within walking distance.
Tickets
Free
tips:
Reserve one day in advance at the public number
*The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on the day.
Opening Hours
10:30-18:00; Closed:17:30 (Jan. 1-Dec. 31 Tue.-Sun.) Closed to the public (Closed)
(Jan. 1-Dec. 31 Mon.)
Location of the attraction
No. 581, Northwest Road, Shaybak District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
3. Red Mountain Park
Introduction
Red Mountain is named for the purple-red sandstone from the Permian Period that makes up the mountain. It is now a recreational park for the public.
The view of "Red Mountain Sunset" has always been regarded as one of the most representative landscapes of Urumqi, and it is an attraction not to be missed by foreign tourists visiting the city.
The city center location makes the observation tower at the top of the hill the best place to overlook the whole downtown Urumqi.
The apricot tree, which is difficult to survive in Urumqi, grows on Red Mountain, which is also the only apricot tree in Urumqi.
Telephone
0991-8855671
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
1. Take buses No.29, No.35, No.58, No.62, No.3, No.4, No.5, No.6 and No.7. Road, 58 Road, 62 Road, 63 Road and other buses to Hongshan Park Station, walking distance.
2. Take No. 908 or No. 927 bus to Hongshan Shanxi Road (bus stop) and get off at the bus stop.
Tickets
Free
tips:
The park is free of charge, and some of the small attractions in the park are charged individually, please consult the scenic spot for details.
Opening time
All day (all day)
(January 1-December 30 Monday-Sunday)
Location of the attraction
No.40, North Lane No.1 of Hongshan Road, Shumagou District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
4, Tianshan Grand Canyon
Introduction
A natural scenic area dominated by snow-covered mountains, forests, lakes and grasslands, it is a place for local residents to go to swim in the mountains in summer.
The reddish-brown rocks on both sides of the canyon are carved by the wind and rain, and the canyon has winding paths and various forms of mountains sticking up into the clouds.
You can see all the scenery of Xinjiang, and every place is a good place for photography.
There are many Kazakh herders' felt houses in the canyon, offering lamb and other specialties, which can be enjoyed between the mountains and the water, which is very pleasant.
Tel
0991-7629111
Time reference
1 day
Transportation
There are buses to the Tianshan Mountain at the Nanjiao Bus Terminal in Urumqi. Grand Canyon.
Admission
Admission:30RMB (Oct. 15 - Apr. 30, Mon-Sun)
Half-price tickets: minors 6 years old (excluding 6 years old) - 18 years old (including 18 years old), full-time undergraduate and undergraduate students, and seniors 60-64 years old, Active-duty military personnel, people with disabilities (fourth to tenth grade disability card) with a valid ID
Free: 6 years old (including 6 years old) or younger or children under 1.2 meters (including 1.2 meters); 65 years old or older, people with disabilities (first to third grade disability card) with a valid ID.
Admission:60 RMB (May 01-October 14, Monday-Sunday)
Half-price tickets:Minors aged 6 (excluding 6) to 18 (including 18), full-time undergraduate and undergraduate students, senior citizens aged 60-64, active-duty military personnel, and people with disabilities (Grade 4-10 disability card) with a valid ID.
Free tickets: children under 6 years old (including 6 years old) or under 12 meters (including 1.2 meters); elderly people over 65 years old, people with disabilities (first to third grade disability card) with a valid ID.
tips:
*The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on the day.
Opening Hours
10:00-18:30 (all day) (Dec. 1-Feb. 28, Mon.-Sun.
09:00-19:00 (all day); Closed:18:00 (June 1-Aug. 31, Mon.-Sun.
Opening Time
Tips:
The above information is for reference only. Strong>Location of Attractions
Tianshan Grand Canyon Service Center, Banfanggou Township, Urumqi County, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
5. Nanshan Scenic Area
Introduction
General refers to the vast mountainous areas of southern Urumqi, both excellent natural pastures, but also a summer excursion resort.
The peaks in the scenic area are covered with snow, the undulating mountains are covered with green plants, and a trickle of spring water drifts down from them, which makes the scenery very charming.
April to May each year, the scenic area is filled with rhododendrons and mountain reds that roam the valleys, and at this time the temperature is low, so pay attention to keep warm.
After July is the best time for grass, you can ride a horse to experience the Kazakh national style.
Time reference
More than 3 hours
Admission
Regular ticket:45RMB (January 1-December 31 Monday-Sunday)
tips:
Riding in scenic spots, as well as yurts, Catering is charged separately
Opening time
09:00-19:00
Location of the attraction
Nanshan Tourist Scenic Spot in the outskirts of Urumqi County of Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
6Nanshan Tourist Scenic Spot in Urumqi City of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Tips:
6 p>6, Darbancheng Wind Power StationIntroduction
--Darbancheng Wind Power Station is located next to the highway between downtown Urumqi and Darbancheng District, and it consists of hundreds of gigantic power generating windmills, making it the largest wind energy base in China.
-- Hundreds of wind turbines stand in the sky and fly in the wind, forming a spectacular world of windmills against the backdrop of Bogda Peak and the vast wilderness.
--The sunrise and sunset here tend to be even more fiery, and at sunrise and sunset every day, the sky behind the windmills is ablaze with light, making it a great time for a photo shoot.
-- The surrounding environment is poor, pay attention to prepare for protection, while the temperature difference between day and night is large, bring more warm clothing.
Time Reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Dasakheng Wind Station is located about 50 kilometers southeast of Urumqi, and can be seen along National Highway 314 in a southeasterly direction on the way to Dasakheng and Turpan.
Driving: You can take the G30 Lianhuo Expressway or the G314 National Highway for self-driving fun. The power plant is on both sides of the Lianhuo Expressway, about 3 kilometers west of the Chaiwoubao Interchange Bridge on the Lianhuo Expressway is the parking lot of the power plant, the parking lot has a special viewing platform and public toilets, you can take pictures here. If you take the G314 National Highway, the power plant is located on the north side of the road, you can always get off at the roadside to take pictures.
Bus: Take a passenger bus to Dabancheng, Torkun, Turpan and other places at the Yellow River Road Bus Terminal, where you can take photos on the bus, or get off at the wind power station halfway. After the tour, you can come back to the roadside to wait for the return bus (must pay attention to safety, because it is next to the highway).
Admission
Check with the scenic spot for more details
Opening hours
All day (all day)
(January 1-December 31 Mon.-Sun.
Location of attractions
Dasan District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
7. Salt Lake Eco-tourism Area
Introduction
Located about 70 kilometers south of Urumqi City, the area is famous for its salt production. locals as the "Dead Sea of China".
The lake is about 4 kilometers in diameter and has blue water. The lake is surrounded by white salt crystals, and there is a huge mountain of salt piled up next to it, which is visually stunning.
Tel
0991-5900068
Time Reference
1-3 hours
Tickets
Adult Tickets:45RMB (Jan. 1-Dec. 31 Mon-Sun)
Opening hours
10:00-20:30 (all day); closing time:20:30 (June 1-Aug. 31 Mon-Sun)
10:00-19:00 (all day); closing time:19:00 (December 1-February 28, the following year, Monday-Sunday)
Location of Attractions
Yantian 3rd Road, Yantian Street, Yantian District, Dasan City, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
8. Ancient Eco-Garden of Xinjiang
Introduction
There is the world's largest base of sweat-blooded horses, with more than 100 batches so far, which conduct equestrian training and performances every day. There is also China's largest group of silica wood, preserving the world's longest silica wood, which is 3 meters longer than the one declared by the United States for the Guinness Book of Records. There is the poplar dead wood forest area which preserves a large number of poplar dead wood in different forms, and passes on its resilient poplar spirit widely. Thousands of tons of meteorites are called "foreigners" that broke into the earth. Here you can also see the grassland stone man, deer stone, petroglyphs and other landscapes, fully demonstrating the historical and cultural elements of Xinjiang.
Telephone
0991-3819369
Tickets
160RMB
Opening Hours
10:00-19:30 ( All day); Closed:19:30 (Dec. 1-Feb. 28, Mon.-Sun.
09:30-20:00 (All day); Closed:20:00 (June 1-Aug. 31, Mon.-Sun.
Location of Attractions
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi City, the new downtown Kunming Road, No. 158, Mustang Building
9, Shuimo Gou Scenic Area
Introduction
Shuimo Gou Park is located in the eastern outskirts of Urumqi City, Urumqi City, in the Qianlong period is the Urumqi iron casting factory, named for the construction of water mills on the river.
This is the largest park in Urumqi, with small bridges, pavilions and pavilions in the park, a beautiful environment, a very good stroll to watch, as well as cultural monuments, recreational programs and so on.
The hot springs here are very famous, many foreign tourists specialize in this vacation leisure, vacation resort is next to the Shumogou.
The Qing Dynasty royalist Zailan, who was once exiled to Urumqi, often held lavish banquets here, and he built the Yidu Pavilion in the ditch.
Ji Xiaolan, Princess Xiang, Lin Zexu and others also left their stories here, and there are statues of each of these historical figures in the garden, so you can visit them all.
Tel
0991-4684055
Time Reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Take Bus No. 8, 4101 Get off at Suimochi Park Station, which is within walking distance
Admission
Free
Opening Hours
All day (all day)
(January 1-December 31 Mon-Sun)
Location
No. 472, Shumogou Road, Shumogou District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
10, No. 1 Glacier
Introduction
The headwaters of the Urumqi River are located in the Urumqi City The source of the Urumqi River, located in the southwest of Urumqi in the Tiangeer Mountains, is called "the world's closest glacier to the metropolis".
There are more than 150 modern glaciers of different sizes, and the remains of ancient glaciers are well preserved and clear, with the reputation of "glacier living fossil".
There is a light blue and crystal glacier silver waterfall, in front of the ice tongue, you can see the scientific research workers chiseled into the 80-meter long ice cave. The surrounding cliffs are infested with dry otters, and if you're lucky, you can see snowdrops.
Telephone
0991-4613731
Time reference
3 hours or more
Transportation
The No.1 glacier is located at Urumqi City More than 120 kilometers southwest of the city in the Tiangeer Mountains, and can be accessed by bus or chartered car.
Bus: People's Park has a shuttle bus to the area every morning, which takes about 3 hours, but is sometimes canceled due to low crowds. Once you arrive at the scenic spot, you still need to hike a few kilometers to get there.
Tickets
tips:
Check with the scenic spot for more details
Opening Hours
08:00-17:00 (all day) (January 1-December 31 Mon-Sun)
Site Location
National Highway 216, Urumqi County, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region