Urumqi travel guide, must-go one-day tour to attractions

Must-see attractions on a one-day trip to Urumqi include: Xinjiang Autonomous Region Museum, Wulabo Ancient City, Erdaoqiao International Bazaar, Zoo, and Shuimogou Park.

1. Xinjiang Autonomous Region Museum

This is a must-go place to understand the history of Xinjiang. The museum has: History Museum, Ethnology Museum, Mummy Museum, etc. The museum has a collection of 3.2 10,000 pieces, including 288 first-grade products.

Address: No. 132, Northwest Road, Urumqi.

Tel: 0991-4533561.

Transportation: BRT 4, 7, 51, 52, 68, 303, 305, 311, 912.

2. Ulapo Ancient City

This is the remains of an ancient city, Luntai City in the Tang Dynasty. It is the earliest and best-preserved ancient city discovered in Urumqi today. It is at least a thousand years old and is now a national key cultural relic protection unit.

Address: Wulabo Lake, Wulabo Village, Dawan Township, Urumqi City.

Tel: 0991-5861126.

Take bus: No. 313, No. 528.

3. Erdaoqiao International Grand Bazaar

This is the landscape architecture of Urumqi as a minority city, with a strong Islamic architectural style. It embodies the national characteristics and regional culture of the Western Regions and is the epitome of Central Asian customs.

Address: No. 127, Tianchi Road, Urumqi.

Transportation: No. 7, No. 16, No. 61, No. 63, No. 310, No. 911, No. 912, No. 920, Metro Line 1.

4. Zoo

The original zoo was once the only professional zoo in Xinjiang. In 2005, the animals in the park were moved to the Tianshan Wildlife Park in Dabancheng District, 25 kilometers away from the city. The relocated park was renamed South Park.

Address: No. 1689, Xinhua South Road, Urumqi.

Transportation: No. 109, No. 311, No. 528, No. 528 A, No. 537.

5. Shuimogou Park

Similar to People’s Park, it is a park landscape that began construction in the Qing Dynasty. It has a natural Shuimo River, small bridges, flowing water, pavilions and pavilions in the park. , with a beautiful environment, is a good place for local residents to relax and travel on weekends.

Address: No. 472, Shuimogou Road, Urumqi City.

Transportation: No. 8, No. 34, No. 104, No. 106, No. 535, No. 537.