Recommendation of tourist routes around Urumqi

If there is any interesting place in Urumqi, Xinjiang, in fact, if the scenic spots are concentrated, I think it should be Nanshan! If it is extended to the periphery, there are really several good places to recommend to everyone! For more information, let's take a look!

Tianshan No.1 Glacier, Valley Tour, Urumqi-(National Highway 216) Cangfanggou-Yongfeng Township-Salqiaoke Ranch-Xia Hou-No.1 Glacier-Shengli Daban (Tiger Mouth)-Ullas Railway Station in Hejing County-(National Highway 218) Barentai Town-Hejing County-(National Highway 35) and Shuohe-(National Highway 314) Tianshan trunk line.

The route mainly includes geological exploration, cross-country exploration and Kazakh and Mongolian customs along the way. The main scenic spots are: Yingxiongqiao Road Ban, Glacier Station, Tianshan Geology and Geomorphology, Urumqi River Source, Tianshan No.1 Glacier, Shengli Daban, Mongolia Aobao, Tianshan Mountain Southern Slope Valley Scenery, Barentai Mongolian Yellow Temple, Hejing County Museum, Donggui Heroes Monument, Heshuo Qu Hui Ancient City and Tianshan Gangou Scenery, all of which are about 6 kilometers long.

coordinates: Urumqi, Barentai, Tuokexun

Features: Kazakh cuisine, Tuokexun mixed noodles.

note: when crossing Tianshan mountain, the weather is changeable, so you need to prepare enough materials. It is recommended that more than two cars start, preferably off-road vehicles. The weather in the north and south of Tianshan Mountain changes greatly, so you should bring not only cold clothes, but also cool clothes. Snow mountain has strong ultraviolet rays, so pay attention to sun protection and wear sunglasses.

Snow Mountain near Glacier No.1 is an important water source in Urumqi, which has been closed to ordinary tourists. Visitors can see the snow-capped mountains from a distance, and at the same time, they must pay attention to the environmental protection of water sources.

Jiangbulake is located in the southern mountainous area of Banjiegou Town, Qitai County, more than 6 kilometers away from the county seat. The unique geographical location endows her with beautiful natural scenery. She gathered the aura of Tianshan Mountain and incorporated many beautiful legends. Here, the distant mountains are close to the water, the forests and snow peaks blend, the green waves and flowers are like tides, the black waterlogged dam is quiet and quiet, and the pastoral scenery is criss-crossed. The world's highest strange slope of Tianshan Mountain is mysterious and strange, attracting countless curious people.

"Jiangbulak" means "the source of holy water" in Kazakh. With a total area of 48 square kilometers, the scenic spot is one of the important scenic spots on the northern line of the ancient Silk Road. It consists of the strange slopes of Tianshan Mountain, ten thousand mu of wheat fields and Hanshu Lecheng (located in Liangshanpo, Magou Town, Banjiegou Town, 64 kilometers south of Qitai County). The city was built of stone on the cliff on the west bank of Magou River, so the locals called it "Shichengzi". The city consists of five districts and eighteen scenic spots, such as wooden plank road and Heilaoba. The scenic spot was identified by China Academy of Sciences as one of the earliest oasis cultures, and the state protection was the most complete. In 23, it was approved as a national forest park.

coordinates: Qitai County

Transportation: Jiangbulake is more than 2 kilometers away from Urumqi, from Urumqi-(Tuwu to Da Expressway, National Highway 216) Dahuangshan intersection-(Provincial Highway 33) Jimsar County-Qitai County-Qitai Farm fork road-(township road) Banjiegou Town-Qitai County Forest Farm (Jiangbulake Scenic Area)-()

You can take the shuttle bus from Urumqi to Qitai County, which has a direct shuttle bus to the scenic spot.

specialties: Qitai mixed noodles and rack meat.

Note: Jiangbulake is located in the deep Tianshan Mountains, with a low temperature. It is necessary to bring cold-proof clothes, preferably hiking shoes, so that even if you walk on the grass platform in rainy days, you can prevent slippery.

Beiting Ancient City-Automobile Road-Huaergou

Beiting Ancient City is one of the famous cities in the ancient western regions, located 2 kilometers north of Jimsar County. The old city of Beiting once stood at the northern foot of Tianshan Mountain for 6 years, but it began to decline in the middle of 14th century and was destroyed by war in the early 15th century. "Xiwei Temple" is located about 7.5 meters west of the old city of Beiting, 43.8 meters wide from east to west, and the main hall is more than 14 meters high. There is a 13-meter-long reclining Buddha in the east, with its head facing north and feet facing south, sleeping peacefully, and a large mural of the year of Fensariputta, which is well preserved. On the east side of Ursa Major Hall, there are 15 niches

Cheshi Ancient Road, which spans the north and south of Tianshan Mountain. It is an ancient road with a history of more than 2, years, an important traffic trunk line in the early Western Regions, and the most representative route of vertical climate zone and vertical vegetation zone in China, with a total length of 2 kilometers. On the ancient Silk Road, the Cheshi Ancient Road was the most convenient passage for business travelers and troops to cross the East Tianshan Mountains from southern Xinjiang into northern Xinjiang. It is more than 17 kilometers shorter than bypassing Urumqi, with many stops along the way and heavy traffic.

coordinates: Jimsar

Transportation: Urumqi is more than 16 kilometers away from Jimsar. Chegu Road: Urumqi-(Tuwu-Dada Expressway, National Highway 216) Dahuangshan Road-(Provincial Highway 33) Jimsar County-(County Road) Xindi Township (in the same direction as Huaergou)-Xindigou Village-Judah Township-Quanzi Street Town-Forest Park. Beiting Ancient Town: Santai Town in Jimsar County-Hongqi Farm-Beiting Town-Jimsar County-Thousand Buddha Cave.

You can take the shuttle bus from Urumqi to Jimsar County. There is a shuttle bus from the county seat to the scenic spot.

note: beiting ancient town and huaergou are suitable for sightseeing and leisure, and the whole ancient automobile market road needs professional teams to cross. Generally, you can choose to walk to Sandaohe for sightseeing, with beautiful scenery. Huaergou and the ancient automobile market road are located on the northern slope of Tianshan Mountain, and the temperature is low, so it is necessary to bring winter clothes, preferably non-slip hiking shoes.

Grassland-Lujiaowan

Lujiaowan, located 8km southwest of Shawan County, is one of the best grasslands at the northern foot of Tianshan Mountain. It is the low valley and hilly area of Habiga Mountain, and the surface fluctuates gently. This grassland stretches as far as the eye can see, reaching 5 square meters. Lujiaowan used to be the breeding ground of Tianshan red deer. Flocks of red deer shed their horny shells once a year, leaving a large number of antlers in the mountains and waters, hence the name Antlers Bay. Lujiao Bay has beautiful natural scenery, patchwork scenery and rich layering. The scene of "four seasons in one mountain, ten miles in different days" is vividly displayed here, and it is an ideal summer resort for sightseeing.

there are not only beautiful grasslands, but also natural hot springs. The water temperature is as high as 52 and as low as 39, including Egg Spring, Notre Dame Spring and Eye Spring. It contains trace elements such as manganese, iron, magnesium and calcium. According to the analysis and determination of water conservancy experts in the autonomous region, it is determined that the water temperature and water quality are excellent in the country. Water contains sulfur, and the skin is particularly smooth after washing.

Coordinate: Shawan County

Transportation: Take Dushanzi Expressway exit from Urumqi by car, take G217 after crossing Dushanzi, and turn left at Shankou Kazi to Lujiaowan. Urumqi-Shawan (18KM)- Lujiaowan (6km)- Hot Springs (3km)- Shawan (6km)- Urumqi (18KM).

you can take a bus to Shawan county first, and then charter a bus to the scenic spot.

Special food: Shawan saute spicy chicken

Note: Lujiaowan is located in Tianshan Mountains, with a low temperature. It is necessary to bring cold-proof clothes, preferably hiking shoes, so that even if you walk on the grass platform in rainy days, you can prevent slippery.

The biggest market in the world

As night falls in Urumqi, the international bazaar is still buzzing. This magnificent building consists of six buildings. The style of the whole building uses the most essential and vital factors, with khaki as the main color, integrating the architectural factors of Greece, ancient Rome, West Asia and Central Asia, and integrating Islamic culture, architecture and national commerce.

Tip:

No.8 Jiefang South Road, Tianshan District, Urumqi. You can take buses 16, 14, 1, 16, 111, etc.

hidden in the red hills of the city.

Hongshan Park has a pleasant environment and is very suitable for leisurely strolling. With a light pace, you can climb to the top of the mountain from the rippling lake at the foot of the mountain in just over 2 minutes and see the whole city. Surrounded by green trees along the way, the straight stone steps are looming in the shade.

Tip:

Located in Shuimogou District, Urumqi, you can take Bus No.7 to Hongshan Station. Admission: 1 yuan

Palace of Arabic Stories

This mosque was donated by Tatars in 1897. In 1919, German and Yang Hang invested in reconstruction, so it was also called Yang Hang Temple. Walking into the mosque, its style never seems to change. On the front and both sides of the worship hall, spacious cloisters extend slowly.

Located at the southern end of Jiefang Road in Urumqi, take bus No.1, No.16 and No.11 and get off at Yan 'an Road. According to Islamic regulations, women are not allowed to enter mosques. However, in Tatar Temple, female tourists can also visit with prior consent.

The art palace in the hometown of singing and dancing

The ballroom of the International Grand Bazaar is the source of pride and joy for people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang. This art temple is located in the central area of Grand Bazaar. When you go backstage, you can feel how big the banquet hall is. There are many corridors in the background, and there are props needed for singing and dancing everywhere; The singers are practicing their musical instruments in the lounge.

Talent

If you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of Urumqi and look for quiet time in fairy tales, Shirenggou is the perfect place. The legendary stone man ditch is hidden in a corner on the edge of Dongshan Mountain, and the abrupt stone looks like an outstretched arm from a distance. Statues have different shapes, with fine facial features outlined on them, like rows of lifelike warriors, lined up in the endless Gobi.

Tip:

Self-driving route: Start from Urumqi, go to Wenquan East Road via Shuimogou Road, and then drive south for about 4 kilometers.

Chang Buddhist Center

In the 4th century A.D., at the end of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the subjects of Gao Changguo in Qu Hui excavated the unique Baizixi Thousand Buddha Cave at the foot of the flaming mountain in Turpan today. After seven centuries of Tang, Five Dynasties, Song and Yuan Dynasties, it was once the center of Buddhism in Gaochang area. It was not until the end of 13th century that the Gaochang royal family moved eastward to Yongchang, Gansu, and Islam was introduced into Turpan, that Buddhism gradually declined, and the glory of Baizixi Thousand Buddha Cave became history.

Tip:

It is about 7 kilometers away from Kuqa County. Admission: 5 yuan.

historical civilization throughout the Millennium

There are many different museums and exhibition halls in Urumqi. To understand the historical background and cultural changes of Urumqi and even Xinjiang as a whole, the museum of the autonomous region is an indispensable post station. The museum of the autonomous region, which has been open for more than 5 years, has collected more than 1, precious cultural relics excavated and collected from 4, to 5, years ago until the modern Silk Road. It is also one of the best ways to understand the national culture and history of Xinjiang.

tip:

No.581, Northwest Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang. Tickets are free, and special exhibitions and temporary exhibitions are charged as appropriate; 1: 3-18: in summer (17: ) and 1: -18: in winter (17: ).

Hometown of Colored Cotton

When it comes to Wuchang Expressway, even the local Urumqi people may not know where it is, but when it comes to cotton in Xinjiang, it can be said that it is a household name in the whole country. Like coal, Xinjiang's unique climatic conditions have also created high-quality cotton. Located in the suburb of Urumqi, China Colored Cotton Science and Technology Park is the most famous popular science base of cotton industry.