"Walk into Dabancheng and feel the legend and romance of the thousand-year-old Silk Road"

The following is a travel guide to Dabancheng Ancient Town:

[○] Location and transportation

[RoundNails] Location: Dabancheng Ancient Town is located near National Highway 312 in Dabancheng District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

[Sakura] Transportation:

1⃣️Bus: Take the bus to Dabancheng from the Huanghe Road Suburban Bus Station in Urumqi. After arriving, you can transfer to a local taxi or tricycle to Baishui Town.

2⃣️Self-driving: Starting from Urumqi, take National Highway 312 to Dabancheng Ancient Town, the whole journey is about 100 kilometers.

[○] Opening hours and tickets

1⃣️Opening hours: 09:30-20:00 all year round.

2⃣️Ticket price: Ordinary ticket is 30 yuan/person, children (under 6 years old or under 1.3 meters) and seniors over 65 years old are free; 6 years old (excluding) to 18 years old (including minors), 60 years old (including) to 65 years old (excluding the elderly), full-time university undergraduates and below students can enjoy half price with student ID.

[○] Attractions

1⃣️Natural landscape: Dabancheng Ancient Town is a windy place. There are strong winds in spring, autumn and winter. Only in summer is the climate pleasant with a breeze. Due to the long-term influence of wind, unique "saber trees" and "wind direction trees" have been formed here, which are unique.

2⃣️Humanistic landscape: The ancient town is a must-go place on the Silk Road. There are folk exhibition halls, Wang Luobin Art Museum, Baishui Posthouse, teahouses, stables and other related exhibitions. There are also buildings imitating the Western Region style of the Tang Dynasty, including moats, suspension bridges, beacon towers, weapon platforms, etc., which vividly reproduce the majestic appearance of the border military town during the heyday of the Tang Dynasty.

[○] Tour route

1⃣️Morning: After arriving at the ancient town of Dabancheng, first visit the ruins of the ancient city of Dabancheng to learn about the historical background of the ancient town.

2⃣️Noon: Taste local specialties in the ancient town, such as barbecue, cheese, etc.

3⃣️Afternoon: Go to Wang Luobin Art Museum and other places to experience the combination of art and culture. You can also visit the wetland park and enjoy the natural beauty.

4⃣️In the evening: Take a walk in the ancient town and feel the strong Western customs.

[○] Notes

1⃣️Season selection: It is recommended to go in summer, when the climate is pleasant and the natural scenery is particularly charming.

2⃣️Wind conditions: Except for summer, the wind is strong in other seasons, so please pay attention to wind protection when traveling.