Urumqi is the first stop for many people to visit Xinjiang. It is not only the most convenient city to enter Xinjiang, but also the culture and characteristics of all parts of Xinjiang. Even the surrounding natural scenery is very wonderful. Even if you don't take the northern Xinjiang to change routes, you can get a good travel experience just by sightseeing around Urumqi. But first of all, it's the peak season for traveling in Xinjiang. If you want to avoid people's flow, you can choose a few minority attractions. After all, it's not just the Grand Bazaar in the city that can be opened. Ah Hu recommends several minority attractions to better appreciate Xinjiang customs!

1. Xinjiang Minjie?

Xinjiang Minjie Street is located in Tianshan District of Urumqi, not far from Grand Bazaar, with convenient traffic. Although it is built as a commercial street, the building itself is very distinctive, and it is a yellow European building with a strong ethnic baroque style. Moreover, the advantage of being a commercial street is that there are few tourists, and the dilapidated feeling of mottled walls gives people a feeling of Morocco with a movie-like atmosphere. Unlike the Grand Bazaar, there are relatively few people here, so you can take pictures quietly.

be sure to shoot on the third floor, the angle is very good. Girls can carry bohemian patterned shawls. After taking photos, you can go to the nearby Grand Bazaar and feel more about the surrounding ethnic customs. Walking there is a feeling of crossing. Ah Hu likes the Central Asian architecture in Xinjiang very much. If you like it, you must come here to visit!

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Detailed address: No.349 Longquan Street, Tianshan District (opposite to the Second Hospital of Xinjiang). Minjie Street is very close to the Grand Bazaar, which can be reached in ten minutes' walk. You can take photos on the way when you visit the Grand Bazaar.

Play suggestion: Ah Fu summarizes some tips for taking photos.

1. People are on the first floor, and the camera is on the second floor, overlooking the big scene.

3. People are on the second floor, and the plane is flat and the spire is photographed

2. nanshan pasture?

Probably, many people come to Xinjiang for the grassland scenery, but if they really want to get a close look at the pasture, they still have to go there by chartered bus. Ah Hu recommended a pasture in the suburb of Urumqi, which is an hour's drive. It is a well-developed scenic spot, and there are shuttle buses besides scenic spots, which is very suitable for taking photos and camping.

It's about 7 kilometers away from Urumqi, and it takes about one and a half hours by car. Nanshan pasture, known as the back garden of Urumqi people, is the closest mountain to the urban area. Along the way, you will see many local people camping at home. Nanshan pasture has many scenic spots, including Chrysanthemum Terrace, Ullas Terrace and Xibaiyanggou.

Tickets: The ticket price is 45 yuan, which includes all scenic spots (excluding section fares).

detailed address: urumqi county, Xinjiang, Nanjiao Bus Station in huanghe road takes the shuttle bus to nanshan pasture scenic spot every hour.

suggestion: the opening hours are 9:3-22:. If you like the feeling of being close to nature, you can bring light camping equipment. If you are relaxing in the pasture all day, you must bring a thick coat and charging treasure, because you will keep taking pictures and your mobile phone will lose power very quickly.

3. Shagou?

Shagou is actually a part of nanshan pasture, but it's really worth visiting, so Ah Fu recommended it separately. The scenery of the sand ditch is not only pastures and peaks, but also streams and forests. People who have hiking experience can hike in the sand ditch, but if they want to experience riding, the sand ditch is the best choice ~

For ordinary people, the hiking road conditions are not good and the distance is relatively long, so I don't recommend it. Ah Hu recommends riding, which is different from other places. You can ride a horse to enter (a horse can know the way, and there is only one path, so don't worry about getting lost) and feel the thrill of galloping. If you are timid or a girl, you can ask herders to recommend tame horses, which are relatively easier to master. The riding fee is generally 8 yuan per hour, but you can bargain to 6 yuan.

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Detailed address: It is recommended to drive or charter a car, and navigate to the destination "Shagou"

Suggestions: The scenic spot is very original, and there is no canteen or place to eat, so water and food are brought by yourself. No fires, no barbecues. Not suitable for raising children. Be sure to do a good job in sun protection, wear long sleeves and trousers, and do what you can. Riding is also very tiring.