I want to go to Urumqi to play. Can a local person tell me which of the popular scenic spots recommended online are the most recommended?

Urumqi is a good start for most friends who travel to Xinjiang, and it is also an important stopover. It's worth a visit ~ the city is very big and there are many classics. Ah Hu summed up several scenic spots worth visiting. If you plan to stay in Urumqi, you must go to the following places!

Grand bazar

This market is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Urumqi. In addition to displaying the rich characteristics and regional culture of Xinjiang, there are many intangible cultural heritage projects, cultural creative works and featured products for you to choose from. The Grand Bazaar is composed of many traditional buildings, and its architectural style combines the characteristics of Uygur, Hui and Han. The whole market is divided into several different regions, and each region has its own specific commodity characteristics, including Uygur handicrafts, silk products, mahogany furniture, leather products, spices and so on.

There is also a dining area inside the Grand Bazaar, which serves various local specialties and allows tourists to taste authentic Xinjiang cuisine. More importantly, you can taste authentic Xinjiang cuisine here, such as hand-grabbed rice and mutton kebabs. Don't forget to visit the handmade carpet shops, which are famous for their gorgeous patterns and meticulous workmanship.

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Address: No.510 Jiefang South Road, Tianshan District, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is recommended to take the rail transit 1 line, get off at Erdaoqiao (subway station) and walk about 100 meters. You can also take a taxi directly to Grand Bazaar, which is a very convenient choice.

Suggestion: things in the Grand Bazaar are more expensive, and most scenic spots are like this. If you want to buy some small things as souvenirs, you can go to Jin Quan Shopping Mall not far from Grand Bazaar.

Xinjiang Museum: This museum is a good place to learn about Xinjiang's history and national culture. Traditional costumes, residential buildings and handicrafts of various ethnic groups in Xinjiang. Visitors can understand and feel the unique customs of different ethnic groups by watching exquisite ethnic cultural relics such as Uygur, Kazak and Kirgiz. These are all exhibits with unique national characteristics in Xinjiang Museum.

In addition to exhibits with ethnic characteristics, Xinjiang Museum also has a large collection of ancient cultural relics, cultural relics unearthed from tombs and murals. These cultural relics reflect the social, economic and cultural conditions in Xinjiang since ancient times, such as Loulan Tomb and Kuqa Sophora japonica Cemetery. You can see many precious cultural relics in the exhibition, such as the body found by Loulan Beauty and the brocade of Han Dynasty. In addition, the museum regularly holds cultural activities and special exhibitions to provide you with more opportunities for learning and appreciation.

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Address: No.581Northwest Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang

Introduction: The opening time is Tuesday-Sunday: 10: 30- 19: 00 (the museum closes at 18: 00 and the customs clearance time is 18: 45). Remember to make an appointment, WeChat search "Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum" and make an appointment with your real name. Be sure to see Hall 5. The mummy of Loulan Beauty and the mummy of General Zhang Xiong are here! Come out of the Expo, take the right stairs to the second floor, turn left, and you will find Exhibition Hall 5. The exhibition hall is not very big, but there are many mummies, both men, women and children. It's worth a visit.

Yamarik Mountain Forest Park: This park combines natural beauty and human landscape. You can climb the observation deck in the park and overlook the magnificent scenery of Bogda Peak and the whole urban area of Urumqi. Apart from ethnic customs, the most attractive thing in Xinjiang is probably the natural scenery. You don't have to go out of the city to enjoy the natural scenery. You can get close to nature infinitely in Yamarik Mountain Forest Park. Ah Fu likes to come here to watch the sunset.

If you like outdoor activities, you can choose to take a walk or have a picnic in the park and feel the beauty of nature. You can stroll through the park and enjoy the sunset glow of Hongshan from different angles. There is also a overlooking building in the park, from which you can overlook the magnificent scenery of the whole Urumqi city. Watching the beautiful picture of the sunset at night has a romantic feeling.

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Address: Driving or hitchhiking can help drivers locate themselves in Yashan Ecological Park (Lane 3, Baoshan Road West, Shayibak District).

Introduction: It is open from 7: 00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. If you want to watch the sunset, go in through the gate and go straight ahead until you come to the intersection of the left and right platforms. If it takes a long time to go to the Century Pavilion, turn right directly and there is a 50-meter dirt road and stone steps to go up. Once again, there is a sign at the fork in the road. You can follow it to the Century Pavilion.