Urumqi 2-Day Tour
Grand Bazaar + Red Hill Park + Hand-Grabbing Mutton
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar (viewing tower + mosque) + Grand Bazaar Performing Arts Theater (ethnic song & dance) + People’s Park stroll + lamb kebabs + naan
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
The Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar is an Islamic bazaar located in Urumqi, Xinjiang, China. It is one of the largest bazaars in the world, integrating Islamic culture, architecture, ethnic commerce, tourism, and entertainment. It is also one of the most famous landmarks in Urumqi and even Xinjiang. The Grand Bazaar covers an area of 4000 square meters and features an 80-meter-high sightseeing tower, an open-air mosque, an opera house, and a food court.
International Grand Bazaar Performing Arts Theater (Outer Ring Road Store)
The International Grand Bazaar Performing Arts Theater is located on the 4th floor of Building 4, Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, No. 510 Jiefang South Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang. It is a sports and leisure service venue, offering cinema and theater services. The theater is famous for its unique ethnic song and dance performances and is an important window for understanding Xinjiang culture and customs.
People's Park
Urumqi People's Park, also known as West Park, is a large comprehensive park in the center of Urumqi. It is a scenic area and park square, providing citizens with a place for leisure, walking, and enjoying the scenery.
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Hongshan Park (climb Hongshan Pagoda for city view) + Great Buddha Temple + Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum (Loulan beauty) + hand-grabbed mutton dinner
Hongshan Park
Hongshan Park is a landmark scenic spot in Urumqi, named for its ochre-red mountain body. The park features unique attractions such as Hongshan Pagoda and the Great Buddha Temple. It is a great place for citizens to relax, entertain, climb high for views, and overlook the city scenery of Urumqi. The park combines natural scenery with historical culture, serving as an important window to understand the historical changes of Urumqi.
Hongshan Park North Garden - Giant Buddha Temple
The Giant Buddha Temple in Urumqi's Hongshan Park North Garden is a temple with a rich historical and cultural atmosphere, an important part of Hongshan Park, reflecting the local religious culture.
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum
The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum is the only provincial comprehensive museum in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, and also a national first-class museum. It houses a rich collection of cultural relics, showcasing the diverse history, culture, and ethnic customs of the Xinjiang region, serving as a window to understand Xinjiang's history, culture, and ethnic groups. The museum features several permanent exhibitions, including the Exhibition of Historical Relics of Xinjiang, the Exhibition of Ethnic Customs of Xinjiang, and the Exhibition of Ancient Mummies and Their Costumes in Xinjiang, and is particularly famous for ancient mummy relics such as the 'Beauty of Loulan'.
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