Urumqi urban tourism strategy
I believe everyone in Xinjiang is familiar with it. If you choose to visit Xinjiang, you will definitely visit Urumqi. So how should you do a good job in Urumqi?
1. The Grand Bazaar is actually not much different from the market we usually see. When we play in it, we can buy a lot of special products and taste a lot of delicious food, and blend in to experience the local culture and life. It's still quite good.
2. Museum of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. If you choose to travel to Urumqi, then the local museum should still visit it. You can see many cultural relics in the museum, and you can learn more about the development and history of the city, especially with explanations, which can increase more knowledge.
3. Hongshan Park, a place that can be found in a good geographical location, should be the most beautiful sunset when you come here, especially when you take the Ferris wheel to watch it, and you can also have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery in the urban area.
4. Shaanxi Grand Temple, a very distinctive place, has a charming architectural style. The main hall is located in the west. Walking in and watching it is enough to bring great surprises. Whether it is near or far away, the photos taken are very good.
I know this! I have worked and lived in Urumqi for three years and know it very well. Now I will share the information of the top ten must-see attractions in Urumqi with the needy friends ~
1. Museum of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
brief introduction
The treasure of the town hall is the elbow protector of China, where the five stars come from the East. Many first-class cultural relics in the museum are exhibited in Hanhai and Nia Archaeological Museum, and most of these cultural relics come from the ruins of Nia, the ancient and exquisite country of Pompeii in the East. 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, the only famous mummy in Xinjiang history is the mummy of General Zhang Xiong, and two mummies from Zagunluk's tomb.
telephone
0991-4552826; 0991-4536436
Time reference
1-3 hours
traffic
Take bus No.7, No.51, No.68, No.303, No.305 and No.311 and get off at the Museum Station, which is within walking distance.
entrance ticket
be free of charge
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 of the scenic spot on the same day.
opening hours
10:30-18:00； Closing time: 17: 30 (January 1-December 31, Tuesday-Sunday) closed to the public (closed).
(Monday, January 1st-December 31st)
Location of scenic spots
No.581 Northwest Road, Shayibake District, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
2. Urumqi People's Park
brief introduction
-People's Park, formerly known as Tongle Park, commonly known as West Park, is the largest park in Urumqi, with an average elevation of 800 meters, located 100 meters west of the sculpture "Drinking Horses at Long Bridge".
-Now there are towering trees, flowers and plants everywhere, a winding garden in the garden, a grotesque "Crystal Palace" and sculptures in front of the pavilion.
-This is the place where Urumqi citizens have their daily leisure activities. When you come here, you can feel the daily life of Urumqi people.
There are also various exhibitions and activities in the park. From spring to autumn, there are flower exhibitions, bonsai exhibitions, calligraphy and painting exhibitions and photography exhibitions. Ice sculpture festivals and ice skating are often held in the middle of winter.
telephone
0991-5849434
Time reference
1-3 hours
traffic
People's Park is located in Shayibak District of Urumqi, and can be reached by public transportation or on foot.
Bus: Take bus No.308 to People's Park Station in the city, and get off at China Unicom Station.
entrance ticket
Tickets are free
opening hours
All day (all day)
(Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)
Location of scenic spots
No.3 Youhao South Road, Shayibake District, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
3. Dabancheng Wind Power Station
brief introduction
-Dabancheng Wind Power Station is located next to the highway between Urumqi and Dabancheng, and consists of hundreds of huge windmills. 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 time to shoot a big photo shoot.
-the surrounding environment is poor, pay attention to prepare for protection, and at the same time, the temperature difference between day and night is large, so take more warm clothes.
Time reference
1-3 hours
traffic
Dabanchengfeng Station is located about 50 kilometers southeast of Urumqi. It goes southeast along National Highway 314 and can be seen on the way to Dabancheng and Turpan.
Self-driving: To play in go on road trip, you can take the G30 Lianhuo Expressway or the 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).
entrance ticket
Please consult the scenic spot for details.
opening hours
All day (all day)
(Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)
Location of scenic spots
Dabancheng District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
4. Silk Road International Ski Resort
brief introduction
The Silk Road International Ski Resort is located in the Tianshan Mountains, about 38 kilometers south of Urumqi, the national forest park Nanshan Shuixigou Town Pingxiliang Scenic Area, with convenient transportation.
With an altitude of 1,800 meters to 2,500 meters, the ski resort is the largest ski resort in northwest China, with abundant sunshine, fresh air, pure snow and abundant ice and snow resources in winter. It has eight primary, middle and advanced ski trails, three special ski and sightseeing cable cars that directly reach the virgin forest in northwest China, and a single board park.
Snow field The snow quality in the snow field is good, and the surrounding facilities are all available. Besides skiing, there are many snow experience projects to choose from.
telephone
0991-5911111
Time reference
More than 3 hours
traffic
Take bus No.8010/8020 and get off at Silk Road Snow Field Bus Station, and walk for about 1.4 kilometers.
entrance ticket
Ordinary snow trail: sightseeing cable car 78 RMB/all-day ski ticket 150 RMB (from November 14th to Monday-Friday on March 31st of the following year).
Ordinary ski resort: 4-hour ski ticket is 240 RMB/matinee full-day ski ticket is 280 RMB (from November 14th to Saturday-Sunday on March 31st of the following year).
tips:
* The above information is for reference only. Please refer to the actual publicity of the scenic spot on the same day.
opening hours
10:00-18:30 (matinee); Closing time: 18: 00 (from November 14th to March 31st of the following year, Monday to Sunday).
Location of scenic spots
Room 123, Athletes Reception Center, Pingxiliang Village, Shuixigou Town, urumqi county, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
5. Shuimogou Scenic Area
brief introduction
Shuimogou Park is located in the eastern suburb of Urumqi. It was an iron foundry in Urumqi during the Qianlong period, and was named after the construction of a water mill 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 walk 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 royal aristocrat of the Qing Dynasty 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 historical celebrities in the park, which can be visited one by one.
telephone
0991-4684055
Time reference
1-3 hours
traffic
Take Bus No.8 and Bus No.4101 and get off at Shuimogou Park Station, which is within walking distance.
entrance ticket
be free of charge
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
6. Dabancheng Baishui Waterfall Ancient Town Scenic Area
brief introduction
Baishui Waterfall Ancient Town Scenic Spot in Dabancheng is located at the southern end of Chaiwopu-Dabancheng Basin, at the foot of Tianshan Mountain. It is the gateway to and from Tianshan Mountain and the dividing line between northern and southern Xinjiang. Since ancient times, it has been the only place where the Silk Road passes. It is 90 kilometers to Urumqi in the north and 90 kilometers to Tianshan Mountain in the south, which is the Turpan Basin. It is a comprehensive scenic spot integrating human resources and natural landscape. It is recorded in the Tang Dynasty stele unearthed in Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes: "Before 640 AD, the Tang Dynasty settled Gaochang, and after the establishment of the Western Zhou Dynasty, Baishui Town was established in the Western Zhou Dynasty". The scenic spot covers an area of 750 mu. Lifting your eyes is the imitation of the gate house in the Tang Dynasty, which is very characteristic of the western regions. The moat, suspension bridge, beacon tower and weapon platform reappear the majestic posture of the frontier Guanjun town in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, in which "the ancient garrison was based on heavy risks, the tall buildings saw five coolness, the mountain roots were paved with post roads, and the river flooded the city walls". Standing on the gate tower overlooking the majestic Bogda Snow Peak in the north, overlooking the beautiful scenery of abundant water plants, contiguous wetlands, dense green forests, gurgling streams and vast grasslands; At the beginning of the bright moon, there will be more magnificent scenery of "the bright moon lifts from the Mountain of Heaven, in an infinite haze of cloud and sea".
Dabancheng ancient town scenic area mainly has three unique landscapes, one is the cultural relic of the autonomous region-Xiakou ancient city; One is the unique scenery of nature-wetland park; There is also the Wang Luobin Memorial Hall.
telephone
+86-18997913209
Time reference
More than 3 hours
traffic
Dabancheng ancient town is located about 90 kilometers southeast of Urumqi, and you can go there by train, bus or chartered car.
entrance ticket
Ordinary ticket: 40 RMB (Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)
opening hours
11: 00-21: 00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)
Location of scenic spots
Baishui Waterfall Ancient Town, 100 meters north of National Highway 312, Dabancheng District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
7. Chaiwobao Great Salt Lake
brief introduction
Chaiwobao Great Salt Lake is an important place to produce salt in Xinjiang. There is a wide salt beach around the lake, showing a solid face that is about to melt. Countless animal bones and fragments of old things will take you to another world. When the sun goes down, it will shine in the dark background, which is particularly dazzling.
The Great Salt Lake is also next to a freshwater lake, which is only 5km apart. Surprisingly, the bottoms of the two lakes are connected, and the salt lake is higher than the freshwater lake. However, these two lakes show completely different characteristics.
On the east bank of the Great Salt Lake, near the highway, there is also a remnant site of the Han and Tang Dynasties, which can be visited.
Time reference
1 day
traffic
The salt lake is just beside the road in Turpan-Urumqi, and you can get off on foot.
You can also rent a car from Dabancheng and Urumqi, but it is not necessary to rent a car;
The Great Salt Lake is only about 40km away from Urumqi. It is also good to ride a bicycle from the urban area. The road conditions are very good, and there will be spectacular landforms extending from Tianshan Mountains to the plains along the way.
entrance ticket
Please consult the scenic spot for details.
opening hours
All day (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday)
Location of scenic spots
Near Salt Lake Street, Dabancheng District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (57km away from Urumqi)
8. Tianshan Grand Canyon
brief introduction
A natural scenic spot dominated by snow-capped mountains, forests, lakes and grasslands is a place for local residents to visit mountains in summer.
The reddish-brown rocks on both sides of the canyon are carved by wind and rain, and the winding path of the canyon is secluded, and all kinds of mountains are 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, and can enjoy delicious food between mountains and rivers, which is very comfortable.
telephone
0991-7629111
Time reference
1 day
traffic
There is a through train to Tianshan Grand Canyon at the Southern Suburb Passenger Station in Urumqi.
entrance ticket
Admission: 30 RMB (October 15th-Monday-Sunday, April 30th of the following year)
Half-ticket: minors aged 6 (excluding 6) -18 (including 18), students with full-time undergraduate degree or below, elderly people aged 60-64, active servicemen and disabled people (level 4-10 disability certificate) with valid certificates.
Free of charge: children under 6 years old (including 6 years old) or under 1.2 meters tall (including 1.2 meters); Older people and disabled people over 65 years old (disability certificate 1-3) hold valid certificates.
Admission: 60 RMB (Monday-Sunday, May 01-October 14)
Half-ticket: minors aged 6 (excluding 6) -18 (including 18), students with full-time undergraduate degree or below, elderly people aged 60-64, active servicemen and disabled people (level 4-10 disability certificate) with valid certificates.
Free of charge: 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 the same day.
opening hours
10:00-18:30 (all day) (December 1st-Monday-Sunday of February 28th of the following year)
09:00-19:00 (all day); Closing time: 18: 00 (Monday-Sunday, June 1st-August 31st)
Location of scenic spots
Urumqi county Banfanggou Township Tianshan Grand Canyon Service Center, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
9. Salt Lake Eco-tourism Zone
brief introduction
Located about 70km south of Urumqi, it is named after its rich salt, and is called "sea of death" by local people.
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
0991-5900068
Time reference
1-3 hours
entrance ticket
Adult ticket: 45 RMB (from January 1 to December 31, Monday to Sunday)
opening hours
10:00-20:30 (all day); Closing time: 20: 30 (Monday-Sunday, June 1st-August 31st)
10:00-19:00 (all day); Closing time: 19: 00 (December 1st-Monday-Sunday of February 28th of the following year).
Location of scenic spots
Yantiansan Road, Yantian Street, Dabancheng District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
10. Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park
brief introduction
There is the world's largest bloody horse base, with more than 100 batches so far, and equestrian training and performances are carried out 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.
telephone
0991-3819369
entrance ticket
160 yuan
opening hours
10:00-19:30 (all day); Closing time: 19: 30 (December 1st-Monday-Sunday of February 28th of the following year).
09:30-20:00 (all day); Closing time: 20: 00 (Monday-Sunday, June 1st-August 31st)
Location of scenic spots
Yema Building, No.158 Kunming Road, Xinshi District, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
