Urumqi is a good start for most friends who travel in Xinjiang, and it is also an important stopover. It is worth a good visit ~ The city is very big and there are many classics. Ah Fu has summarized several scenic spots worth visiting. If you plan to stay in Urumqi, you must go to the following places!

International Grand Bazaar

This market is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Urumqi. In addition to displaying Xinjiang's rich characteristics and regional culture, there are many intangible cultural heritage projects, cultural and creative works and special products for you to choose from. Grand Bazaar is composed of many traditional buildings, and its architectural style combines the characteristics of Uygur, Hui and Han nationalities. The whole market is divided into several different regions, and each region has its specific commodity characteristics, including Uygur handicrafts, silk products, mahogany furniture, leather products, spices and so on.

There is also a dining area inside the Grand Bazaar, which serves various local specialties, allowing tourists to taste authentic Xinjiang cuisine. More importantly, you can taste authentic Xinjiang cuisine here, such as hand-grabbed rice and mutton kebabs. Don't forget to visit the handmade carpet shops, which are famous for their gorgeous patterns and meticulous workmanship.

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Detailed address: No.51, Jiefang South Road, Tianshan District, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is recommended to take Rail Transit Line 1 and get off at Erdaoqiao (subway station), and walk for about 1 meters. You can also take a taxi directly to Grand Bazaar, which is a very convenient choice.

suggestion: things in the Grand Bazaar are relatively expensive, and most of the scenic spots are like this. If you want to buy some small things as souvenirs, you can go to Jin Quan Mall, which is not far from the Grand Bazaar.

Xinjiang Museum: This museum is an excellent place to learn about Xinjiang's history and ethnic cultures. Traditional costumes, residential buildings and handicrafts of various ethnic groups in Xinjiang. Visitors can get to know and feel the unique customs of different ethnic groups by watching exquisite ethnic cultural relics such as Uygur, Kazak and Kirgiz. These are unique exhibits with ethnic characteristics in Xinjiang Museum.

In addition to exhibits with ethnic characteristics, Xinjiang Museum has a large collection of ancient artifacts, cultural relics unearthed from tombs and murals. These cultural relics reflect the social, economic and cultural conditions in Xinjiang since ancient times, such as Loulan Tomb and Kuqa pagoda tree cemetery. You can see many precious cultural relics in the exhibition, such as the body discovered by Loulan Beauty and the brocade of Han Dynasty. In addition, the museum also holds regular cultural activities and special exhibitions to provide you with more opportunities for learning and appreciation.

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Detailed address: No.581, Northwest Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang

Travel guide: The opening hours are Tuesday-Sunday: 1: 3-19: (the museum will be closed at 18: and cleared at 18: 45). Remember to make an appointment, search for "Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum" on WeChat, and make an appointment with your real name. Be sure to see Hall 5. The mummy of Loulan Beauty and the mummy of General Zhang Xiong are here! Come out of the National Expo Hall, take the right stairs to the second floor, and turn left, which is Exhibition Hall 5. The exhibition hall is not very big, but there are quite a lot of mummies, both men, women and children. It's worth a visit.

Yamarik Mountain Forest Park: This park combines natural beauty and human landscape. You can climb the observation deck in the park and overlook the magnificent scenery of Bogda Peak and the whole urban area of Urumqi. Apart from ethnic customs, the most attractive thing in Xinjiang is probably the natural scenery. You don't have to travel out of the city to enjoy the natural scenery. You can get close to nature infinitely in Yamarik Mountain Forest Park. Ah Fu likes to come here to watch the sunset.

If you like outdoor activities, you can choose to walk in the park or have a picnic to feel the beauty of nature. You can walk through the park and enjoy the sunset glow of Hongshan from different angles. There is also a overlooking building in the park, from which you can overlook the magnificent scenery of the whole urban area of Urumqi. In the evening, watch the beautiful picture of the sunset, and have a romantic feeling.

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Address: The driver can be located in Yashan Ecological Park (Lane 3, Baoshan Road West, Shayibak District)

Tour Guide: The opening hours are from 7: am to 9: pm. If you want to watch the sunset, go straight ahead from the gate until you get to the left and right fork of the platform. If you go to the Century Pavilion for a long time, turn right directly. Once again, there is a sign at the fork in the road that you can follow it to the century pavilion.