Urumqi is the first stop for many people to Xinjiang, this is in addition to the most convenient city to enter Xinjiang, but also a blend of culture and characteristics of all parts of Xinjiang, even the surrounding natural scenery is very wonderful, even if you do not go to the north of Xinjiang to change the line, just touring around Urumqi, you can get a very good travel experience. But first the peak season of travel in Xinjiang, if you want to avoid the crowds, you can choose a few niche attractions, after all, you can open up more than just the downtown area of the Grand Bazaar Oh, Ah Hu recommended a few niche attractions, you can better appreciate the flavor of Xinjiang!

1. Xinjiang folk street ?

Xinjiang Minjie is located in the Tianshan District of Urumqi, not far from the Grand Bazaar, the city's transportation is very convenient, although itself as a commercial street to build, but the building itself is very distinctive, there is a strong national wind Baroque style of yellow European-style buildings. And because as a commercial street less successful benefit lies in the fact that very few tourists, the wall mottled dilapidated sense of a Moroccan feeling, with a movie-like mood. Unlike the Grand Bazaar, there are relatively few people here, you can take pictures quietly.

Be sure to shoot on the 3rd floor for a great angle. Girls can carry bohemian style floral shawls. After the photo shoot, you can go to the nearby Grand Bazaar to stroll around and get more of a feel for the ethnic flavors around you. Walking past it gives you a feeling of traveling through it. Tiger really likes the Central Asian architecture in Xinjiang, so if you do too, make sure you come here to hang out!

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Detailed address: Tianshan District, Longquan Street, No. 349 (opposite the second hospital in Xinjiang), Minjie from the Grand Bazaar is very close to the ten-minute walk can be reached to the Grand Bazaar to stroll along the road to take photos

Tour Recommendations: Tiger summarized some of the tips for taking pictures

1. people on the first floor, the camera position on the second floor, overlooking the scene

2. people on the third floor of the old street entrance, the camera position flat shot, you can shoot the street outside the glass.

3. people on the second floor, the camera position flat shot, shoot the spire

2. South Mountain Ranch?

Presumably many people come to Xinjiang are running to the grassland scenery, but really want to feel the ranch up close and personal, or to make a big effort to charter a car to go. Tiger recommended a ranch on the outskirts of Urumqi, an hour's drive, is a fully developed scenic area, in addition to attractions and district buses, ideal for photography, camping.

About 70 kilometers away from Urumqi downtown, driving takes about one and a half hours. Nanshan Ranch is known as the backyard of the people of Urumqi and is the closest hill to the city. Along the way you will see many local families camping. Nanshan Ranch boasts several attractions, including Chrysanthemum Terrace, Ulastai and Xibaiyanggou.

Tickets: Tickets cost $45 and include all attractions (not including shuttle bus fees).

Detailed address: Urumqi County, Xinjiang, the South Suburb Bus Terminal on the Yellow River Road takes a shuttle bus directly to the Nanshan Ranch Scenic Spot, which runs every hour.

Tour Suggestions: Open 09:30-22:00, if you like to feel close to nature, you can bring light camping equipment, leisure in the ranch all day, be sure to bring a thick jacket with charging treasure, because it will be non-stop photos, cell phone power drop super fast.

3. Shagou?

Shagou is actually part of the Nanshan Ranch, but because it is really worth a special trip, so Ah Hu still take out a separate recommendation. The scenery in Shagou is not only pastures and mountains, but also streams and forests. In Shagou if you have hiking experience can hike, but if you want to experience horseback riding, Shagou is the best choice ~

For ordinary people hiking the road is not good and the distance is relatively far, I do not recommend. Ahoo recommends horseback riding, which is a different experience here than anywhere else. You can enter on your own horse (the horse can recognize the road and there is only one path, so you don't have to worry about getting lost) and feel the thrill of galloping. If you are timid or a girl, you can ask the herdsmen to recommend a tame horse, which is relatively easier to master. Horseback riding usually costs 80 yuan per hour, but you can cut the price to 60 yuan.

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Detailed address: We recommend driving or chartering a car, and navigating to the destination of "Shagou. The scenic area is very ecological, there are no kiosks or places to eat, water and food bring their own. No fire, no barbecue. Not suitable for bringing children. Be sure to do a good job of sun protection, wear long sleeves and long pants, physical strength to measure, horseback riding is also very tired