Ürümqi - Main Sights

Main Sights

• The International Grand Bazaar Xinjiang (Chinese: 新疆国际大巴扎, Uyghur: شىنجاڭ خەلقئارا چوڭ بازىرى) is an Islamic bazaar located on South Jiefang Road (解放南路).
• Hong Shan Mountain (红山) is the symbolic scenic spot of Urumqi, located in the Hong Shan Park. The highest point of the park contains a three story temple-like structure which houses some spectacular photography of the surrounding area. The third floor contains a model of the city.
• Glacier No. 1 (一号冰川), origin of Urumqi River, is the largest glacier located near a city in China.
• People's Square (人民广场)
• Nanhu Square (南湖广场)
• Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum (新疆维吾尔自治区博物馆)
• Heavenly Lake Scenic Area (天池风景区)
• Shuimugou Hot Springs (水磨沟温泉) is located 5 km northeast of Urumqi.
• Xinjiang Silk Road Museum (新疆丝绸之路博物馆) is located right next to the Grand Bazaar at No.160 Shengli Road. It is located on the fourth and fifth floor of a very large European style building which houses a shopping complex as well. Most of the exhibits have English names as well and some of their guides speak some English.
• Ürümqi City Museum (乌鲁木齐博物馆) is located at South Nanhu Road 123 (南湖南路 123).