A very detailed guide for a one-day trip to Urumqi! Quick Code

|Jimeis, who says you can only go to Altay in Xinjiang? ! Urumqi is also a treasure trove! 😍As soon as I arrived in Xinjiang, I was completely captivated by the beautiful scenery and delicious food here! A one-day tour can be arranged clearly, come and take a look at this super detailed guide 👇

- [I] Urumqi Museum
Travel to "The Wandering Earth" in one second📽! The exaggerated alien base shape is perfect for taking photos (no reservation required). The Xinjiang cultural relics exhibited in the museum are very interesting. Although not as good as the Xinjiang Museum, it is also worth a visit!
🚌 Transportation: Buses 52, 78, 6302, etc. are all available

- [II] Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
The exotic style is at its maximum! 🍇🥞There are all kinds of snacks and specialties here! You can also find musical instruments, cloth and other special items. The architectural style is great for taking photos. Be sure to check in at Big Nang and Afanti. An entire afternoon is not enough!
🚇 Transportation: Erdaoqiao Station on Metro Line 1, within walking distance

- 【Three】 Xinjiang Min Street
A check-in spot within walking distance of the International Grand Bazaar. Although it is a slightly run-down jade market, it is great for taking photos, especially the mosque background which is very atmospheric! PS: If you don’t want to take photos, you can skip it.

- [IV] Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum
An absolute treasure museum! Various cultural relics unearthed in Xinjiang are exhibited, including the national treasure-level Han Dynasty brocade armguard "Five Stars Rising from the East, Prosperous China"✨, and the "Loulan Beauty" in the Millennium Mummy Museum is so beautiful that it makes your heart tremble!
⏰ Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday (10:00-18:00), closed on Mondays, open on holidays. It is recommended to spend 3 hours to stroll around.

- [Five] Mount Mayalik
Want to see the beautiful sunset over Jinshan? rush! 🌇Climb up the Jiujiu Pavilion and get a panoramic view of the city of Urumqi! Be sure to reach the top of the mountain an hour in advance, it would be a pity to miss the sunset 😭.
🚖 Transportation: It is most convenient to take a taxi to the northeast gate of Mid-Levels Bayfront.

- [Six] West Bridge
Taking photos at West Bridge is really amazing! Standing on the side of the road, use a telephoto lens to capture the snow-capped mountains and traffic in the same frame, and the sense of space is maximized! 📷 Location: West Bridge Underground Passage (opposite to ccmall).

✨ 【Recommended route】
A slow stroll along Urumqi City Walk is definitely worth a try: Khan Tengri Temple - Shaanxi Grand Temple - Xinjiang Min Street - Jinquan Shopping Mall - Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar - Consulate! This route is full of beautiful scenery and it’s great for taking photos!

⚠ Tips: The Xinjiang Museum and the Urumqi Museum are quite far apart. If you want to visit both at once, you must leave enough time to slowly get to know this magical land.

Go ahead, sisters! Plan a day trip to Urumqi!

Post by EmilieBerg | Jan 23, 2025

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