Urumqi Attraction
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Top Urumqi Attractions
Architecture
Dabancheng Power Station of Urumqi
The famous Dabancheng 100-mile generating area is located eight kilometers southeast of Urumqi along the highway, where you can see the spectacle array of over 100 silver white fans. Dabancheng Power Station is the first large-scale wind power plant in China and the largest wind power station ...
Local Residential Houses
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
Combining traveling, nation trade, restaurant, ethnic art display and retailing together, the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar is a scenic spot in the Erdaoqiao business circle. It is the largest bazaar in the world with the most advanced equipments. Bazaar in Arabic and Uyghur means marke...
Temples, Monasteries and Mosques
Southern Mosque
Chinese name: 南大寺 (Nan Da Si). Location: on Erdaoqiao, South Jiefang Road, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Remark: ONLY Muslims are allowed to enter it. Originally constructed in Nantaizi of Urumqi, Southern Mosque was moved to current site in 1919 and has been repaired for thre...
Museums
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum
Chinese name: 新疆维吾尔自治区博物馆 Location: No.132 Xibei Road, Urumqi, northeast Chinas Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Opening time: -summer (April 15- October 15): 09:30 - 19:00; 10:00 - 18:00 on holidays. -winter (October 16 - April 14 next year): 10:30-18:00; closure on holidays. Ticket: free ...
Waters(rivers, lakes, waterfalls)
Heavenly Lake
Chinese name: 天池 (Tian Chi). Location: Over 40 km east of Fukang City, 110 km from Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Tickets: 1. Admission fee: CNY100 from April to October, CNY40 from November to March. 2. Temple of Queen Mother of the West: CNY10. 3. Eco-museum of Heavenly Lak...
Natural Attractions
South Pasture
Chinese name: 南山牧场 (Nanshan Muchang). Location: Urumqi County, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Open time: all day long. Ticket: CNY30. How to get there: hire a bus or taxi. Best time for visit: May-September. Travel tips: There is a temperature difference between 10℃-15℃ at d...
Mountains
Red Hill
Chinese name: 红山 (Hong Shan). Location: at downtown Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Opening time: 07:30-23:30. Ticket: CNY10. How to get there: by bus No.1, 2 or 7, get off at Hong Shan Gong Yuan Zhan (红山公园, Red Hill Park Station). Best time for visit: all year round. Brief In...
