I know this! Last year, when I was planning to travel to Urumqi with my friends, I collected some information about the must-see attractions in Urumqi. Now I will share the information about the top ten must-see attractions in Urumqi with the needy friends ~
1. Introduction to Xinjiang International Bazaar
Located in Tianshan District, Urumqi, it is the largest Bazaar market in China at present, with the most concentrated and complete Uyghur cultural expression.
The most famous scenic spot is the Silk Road Sightseeing Tower in the center of the square. There are paintings and exhibitions on all floors of the tower, showing the historical story of the Silk Road.
There are all kinds of Xinjiang specialties and handicrafts sold in the Grand Bazaar, and the variety makes you dazzled.
integrating Islamic culture, architecture, ethnic trade, entertainment and catering, it is the gathering place and exhibition center of tourism products in Xinjiang.
Tel
991-8555485; 991-8555486
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Take Rail Transit Line 1 and get off at Erdaoqiao (subway station), and walk for about 1 meters.
Tickets
Free
Opening hours
1:-24: (all day) (from January 1st to December 31st, Monday-Sunday)
Location of scenic spots
No.51 Jiefang South Road, Tianshan District, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
2. Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum < Han Hai Zhen Yi and Niya Archaeological Museum are the two most worthy of careful taste in Xinjiang Museum.
The mummy museum is famous for the earliest discovered Loulan beauty stored here. In addition, there are the mummy of the only famous general with a surname in Xinjiang history: General Zhang Xiong, and two mummies from Zagunluk's tomb.
Tel
991-4552826; 991-4536436
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Take bus No.7, No.51, No.68, No.33, No.35 and No.311 and get off at the Museum Station, which is within walking distance.
Tickets
Free
tips:
Make an appointment in WeChat official account one day in advance
* The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual disclosure on the day of the scenic spot.
Opening hours
1: 3-18: ; Admission is closed at 17: 3 (Tuesday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)
(Monday, January 1st-December 31st)
Location of scenic spots
No.581, Northwest Road, Shayibake District, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
3, Hongshan Park
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"Sunset on Red Mountain" has always been regarded as one of the most representative landscapes in Urumqi, and it is a must-see spot for foreign tourists visiting Urumqi.
Located in the downtown area, the overlooking building on the top of the mountain is the best place to overlook the whole urban area of Urumqi.
The apricot tree, which is difficult to survive in Urumqi, grows on Hongshan, which is the only apricot tree in Urumqi.
Telephone
991-8855671
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
1. Take bus No.29, No.35, No.58, No.62 and No.63 and get off at Hongshan Park Station, which is within walking distance.
2. Take bus No.98 and No.927 to Hongshan West Road (bus stop), and get off and walk there.
Tickets
Free
tips:
The park is open for free, and some small scenic spots in the park are charged separately. Please consult the scenic spots for details.
Opening hours
All-day (all-day)
(Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 3)
Location of scenic spots
No.4, North First Lane, Hongshan Road, Shuimogou District, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
4. Introduction to Tianshan Grand Canyon
There are snow-capped mountains, forests and mountains.
The reddish-brown rocks on both sides of the canyon are carved by wind and rain. The canyon is winding and secluded, and all kinds of mountains go straight into the sky.
You can see all the scenery in Xinjiang, and every place is a good place for photography.
There are many Kazakh herdsmen's yurts in the canyon, which provide special food such as mutton, which can be enjoyed between mountains and rivers, which is very pleasant.
Telephone
991-7629111
Time reference
One day
Transportation
There is a through train to Tianshan Grand Canyon at Nanjiao Bus Station in Urumqi.
Tickets
Tickets: 3 RMB (October 15th-Monday-Sunday, April 3th of the following year)
Half-price tickets: minors aged 6 (excluding 6) -18 (including 18), full-time university students with bachelor degree or below, senior citizens aged 6-64, active servicemen and disabled people (grades 4-1) Older people and disabled people over 65 years old (disability certificate 1-3) hold valid certificates.
Tickets: 6 RMB (Monday-Sunday, May 1-October 14)
Half-price tickets: minors aged 6 (excluding 6) -18 (including 18), full-time students with bachelor's degree or below, elderly people aged 6-64, active servicemen, disabled people (level 4 -1 disability certificate) with valid certificates.
Free tickets: children under 6 years old (including 6 years old) or under 12 meters tall (including 1.2 meters); Older people and disabled people over 65 years old (disability certificate 1-3) hold valid certificates.
tips:
* The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on that day.
Opening hours
1:-18:3 (all day) (December 1st-Monday-Sunday of February 28th of the following year)
9:-19: (all day); Admission time: 18: (Monday-Sunday, June 1st-August 31st)
Location of scenic spots
Tianshan Grand Canyon Service Center, Banfanggou Township, urumqi county, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
5. Introduction to Nanshan Scenic Area
refers to the vast mountainous areas in the south of Urumqi, which is not only an excellent natural pasture, but also a summer resort.
The peaks in the scenic area are covered with snow, and the undulating mountains are covered with lush green plants, from which the trickling spring water drifts down, and the scenery is very charming.
From April to May every year, azaleas and azaleas are everywhere in the scenic spot. At this time, the temperature is low, so we should pay attention to keep warm.
July is the best season for grass quality, and you can experience Kazakh ethnic customs by riding horses.
Time reference
Tickets for more than 3 hours
Ordinary tickets: 45 RMB (Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)
tips:
Horse riding, yurts and catering in the scenic spot are additional charges
Opening hours
9: -19. Dabancheng Wind Power Station
Introduction
-Dabancheng Wind Power Station is located beside the highway between Urumqi and Dabancheng, and consists of hundreds of huge wind turbines. It is the largest wind energy base in China.
-hundreds of wind turbines stand in the sky and fly against the wind, forming a spectacular windmill world on the vast wilderness under the background of the beautiful Bogda Peak.
-The sunrise and sunset here are often more fiery. Every day at sunrise and sunset, the sky behind the windmill is like fire, which is a good opportunity to shoot a big photo shoot.
-the surrounding environment is poor, so be prepared for protection. At the same time, the temperature difference between day and night is large, so take more warm clothes.
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Dabanchengfeng Station is located about 5 kilometers southeast of Urumqi, and you can see it on the way to Dabancheng and Turpan along National Highway 314.
self-driving: go on road trip can take the G3 lianhuo expressway or G314 national highway. The power plant is on both sides of Lianhuo Expressway, and the parking lot of the power plant is about 3 kilometers west of Chaiwobao overpass on Lianhuo Expressway. The parking lot has a special observation deck and public toilets, where you can take pictures. If you take G314 National Road, the power plant is located on the north side of the road, and you can get off at any time to take photos.
Bus: Take the shuttle bus to Dabancheng, Toksun, Turpan and other places at huanghe road Bus Terminal, and you can take photos on the bus or get off at the wind power station. After playing, you can wait for the return bus at the roadside (be sure to pay attention to safety, because it is beside the expressway).
Tickets
For details, please consult the scenic spot
Opening hours
All-day (all-day)
Location of scenic spots
Dabancheng District, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
7. Introduction to Salt Lake Eco-tourism Zone
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The diameter of the lake is about 4 kilometers, and the lake is blue. The lake is covered with white salt crystals, and there are huge salt mountains piled up next to it, which is visually shocking.
Telephone number
991-5968
Time reference
1-3 hours
Tickets
Adult tickets: 45 RMB (Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)
Opening hours
1: -2. Closing time: 2: 3 (Monday-Sunday, June 1st-August 31st)
1:-19: (all day); Admission time: 19: (from December 1st to Monday-Sunday of February 28th of the following year)
Location of scenic spots
Yantian 3rd Road, Yantian Street, Dabancheng District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
8. Introduction of Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park
There is the world's largest base for bloody horses, with more than 1 batches so far, and equestrian is held every day. There is also the largest silicified wood group in China, with the longest silicified wood in the world, which is 3 meters longer than the silicified wood declared by the Guinness Book of Records in the United States. A large number of dead Populus euphratica trees with different shapes have been preserved in the dead Populus euphratica forest area, and its indomitable Populus euphratica spirit has been widely passed down. There are thousands of tons of meteorites called "whispers" that broke into the earth. Here, you can also see the landscapes such as grassland stone figures, deer stones and rock paintings, which fully display the historical and cultural elements of Xinjiang.
Tel
991-3819369
Tickets
16 yuan
Opening hours
1:-19:3 (all day); Closing time: 19: 3 (from December 1st to Monday-Sunday of February 28th of the following year)
9:3-2: (all day); Closing time: 2: (Monday-Sunday, June 1st-August 31st)
Location of scenic spots
Yema Building, No.158 Kunming Road, new urban area, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
9. Introduction to Shuimogou Scenic Area
Shuimogou Park is located in the eastern suburb of Urumqi. It was an iron foundry in Urumqi during the Qianlong period, because it was built on the river.
This is the largest park in Urumqi. There are small bridges, flowing water, pavilions and pavilions in the park, and the environment is beautiful. It is very good to stroll and watch, as well as cultural relics and entertainment projects.
The hot springs here are very famous, and many foreign tourists come here for holiday and leisure. The holiday villa is next to Shuimogou.
Zai Lan, a Qing dynasty royal aristocrat who was exiled to Urumqi, often held luxurious banquets here, and he built the Yidou Pavilion in the ditch.
Ji Xiaolan, Xiang Fei, Lin Zexu and others also left stories here. There are statues of these famous historical figures in the park, so you can visit them one by one.
Telephone
991-468455
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Take No.8 bus and get off at Shuimogou Park Station.
Tickets are within walking distance
Free
Opening hours
All day (all day)
(Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)
Location of scenic spots
No.472 Shuimogou Road, Shuimogou District, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
1, No.1 Glacier
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There are more than 15 modern glaciers of different sizes, and the remains of ancient glaciers are well preserved, which is known as "the living fossil of glaciers".
There is a pale blue and glittering glacier silver waterfall. In front of glacier tongue, you can see the 8-meter-long ice cave dug by researchers. There are marmots on the surrounding cliffs, and you can see snow lotus with luck.
Tel
991-4613731
Time reference
More than 3 hours
Transportation
Glacier No.1 is located in Tiangeer Mountain, more than 12 kilometers southwest of Urumqi, and can be reached by bus or chartered bus.
Bus: There is a shuttle bus to People's Park every morning, which takes about 3 hours, but sometimes it is cancelled because there are few people. After arriving at the scenic spot, you need to walk a few kilometers to get there.
Tickets
tips:
For details, please consult the scenic spot
Opening hours
8:-17: (all day) (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31)
Location of the scenic spot
National Highway 216, urumqi county, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.