The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum is located at No. 581 Northwest Road, Urumqi. It is the only provincial-level comprehensive regional museum in the autonomous region and the largest institution in Xinjiang for the collection, preservation, scientific research, and public education of cultural relics and specimens. Its preparatory office was established in 1953, construction began in 1958, and it was officially founded in 1959...
Hongshan is located in the center of Urumqi city, on the east bank of the Urumqi River, lying east to west like a giant dragon. Its lofty dragon head stretches toward the river, with steep cliffs that present a majestic sight. The mountain stands at an elevation of 910.6 meters, towering and magnificently beautiful. It is called Hongshan (Red Mountain) because its western cliff face is dark reddish-brown. With its prominent location and unique terrain...
The Xishan Laojun Temple in Urumqi is a “National AAAA-level Scenic Spot.” Located near the headquarters of the 104th Regiment, the temple faces south with its back against Qima Mountain and front overlooking Yaomo Mountain. It is the earliest-built and largest Taoist structure in the history of Xinjiang, as well as a crystallization of the fusion between Han Chinese culture and the local ethnic cultures in the region. With a history of 240 years...
The science and technology park is located at No. 18 Wuchang Road, Urumqi, 17 kilometers from Urumqi and 14 kilometers from Changji. It is directly accessible via the Wuchang and Wukuai expressways, as well as multiple bus routes such as Route 11 and Route 525, making transportation extremely convenient. Nestled away from the hustle and bustle, the park enjoys year-round sunshine and pleasant scenery. It features 200 acres of...
The predecessor of the Xinjiang Geological and Mineral Museum was the Xinjiang Geological and Mineral Exhibition Hall, which opened in September 1984. In 2002, a new building was constructed with special funds allocated by the autonomous region, and it was renamed to its current title. The new museum officially opened in May 2004 and was named one of the first batch of one hundred national popular science education bases. The new museum has a construction area of 8,400 square…
People's Park is located on the west side of the Urumqi River. It is a comprehensive cultural, entertainment, and leisure park, and the largest and oldest park in downtown Urumqi. The park was first established in the ninth year of the Guangxu reign (1883), and was later expanded in 1918 under the governance of Yang Zengxin, who was then the ruler of Xinjiang. He had the lake dredged, the shores renovated, and, modeled after ancient...
Urumqi Jiulong Ecological Park is located in Shayibake District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Autonomous Region. It is currently the largest cemetery in China and a modern, new-type cemetery that integrates sightseeing, tourism, leisure, memorial services, and cultural education. Approved in 2003 by the Civil Affairs Bureau of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Jiulong Ecological Park was established by...
Urumqi Children's Park is located at No. 47 Youhao North Road in the city center, bordering the Xinjiang People's Hall, the Autonomous Region International Expo Center, the Xinjiang Science and Technology Museum, Xinjiang Medical University, and the Xinjiang Military Region General Hospital. Covering an area of approximately 200,000 square meters, it is the only comprehensive children's park in Xinjiang that integrates science education, amusement, and garden appreciation...
The ruins of the Gongning City city wall are located in Shayibake District, Urumqi. Currently, two sections of the wall remain—the western and southern walls—totaling 1,779 meters in length, constructed using rammed earth (the cultural heritage protection plaque is situated on West Ring Middle Road). Historical records indicate that Gongning City was built in 1772 and personally named by Emperor Qianlong, symbolizing “consolidation and peace.” In 1864, during the third year of the Tongzhi reign...
The Xinjiang Science and Technology Museum was established in October 1985, with a construction area of 10,119 square meters. It was one of the ten major celebratory projects for the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the autonomous region. Since its completion, the museum has played a significant role in improving the scientific and cultural literacy of people of all ethnic groups, especially young people, and in promoting academic prosperity through science popularization and academic exchange activities...
Located to the south of the Military Soul Garden in Jiulong Ecological Park, the Meritorious Figures Garden is a themed park dedicated to the Party members who quietly devoted their entire lives to building, prospering, and developing Xinjiang. The central sculpture, made of bluestone, stands solemnly and majestically in the heart of the garden, as if telling the story of each life’s selfless dedication...
The Xinjiang Kunlun Hotel was built in 1959. With its eight floors, it was the tallest building in Urumqi at the time and a landmark of the capital city, earning it the affectionate nickname "Ba Lou" (Eight Floors). To this day, "Ba Lou" remains a widely recognized colloquial name for the Xinjiang Kunlun Hotel. In his song "The First Snow of 2002," Daolang sings...
The site of the former Xinjiang Provincial Bank, also known as Urumqi Big Bank, was built between 1943 and 1945 in the Slavic architectural style. On October 1, 1950, the Xinjiang Branch of the People’s Bank of China moved here. For over seventy years, the “Big Bank” has witnessed the development and evolution of modern and contemporary finance in Xinjiang, and…
The Red Hill Pagoda is a nine-story solid gray brick "Dragon-Suppressing Treasure Pagoda." Standing 10.5 meters tall, it is an octagonal pavilion-style nine-level gray solid brick pagoda. The lower three stories are sturdy, while the upper levels gradually taper inward. The pagoda is crowned with an octagonal spire. Having withstood over 200 years of wind and rain without damage, the Red Hill Pagoda has become the spiritual symbol of Red Hill and adds an air of mystery to…
The full name of Chaoyang Pavilion is "Danfeng Chaoyang Pavilion." Built in 1926, it covers a construction area of 1,523 square meters. Facing south and located to the north, it is a two-story brick-and-wood building with a single-eave hip-and-gable roof. Its upturned eaves and ridge ornaments are distinctive, and the main and auxiliary buildings are integrated into one structure. Each floor features three symmetrical rooms, surrounded by corridors on all sides, with a total of 39 red-painted round wooden columns. This building is one of the major structures in the People's Park...
Introduction The East Small Heavenly Lake is rarely visited, giving it an especially eerie and mysterious atmosphere. Though smaller than the West Small Heavenly Lake, it features unique scenery, remains entirely unaltered, and has an extraordinary charm. When water flows out from the East Small Heavenly Lake, it forms a tall waterfall. This waterfall cascades down like a white silk ribbon hanging in the air, with a thunderous roar. The splashing water creates...
Introduction On the southwestern slope of Heaven Lake, the snow spruce trees grow densely and in overlapping layers, truly forming a spectacular sight. Deep within the thick forest, the shade is lush and sunlight barely penetrates; fallen old trunks lie tangled and chaotic, while moss covers the withered branches and fallen leaves, along with cranberries and wintergreen. In the mixed coniferous forests farther from Heaven Lake, several…
Introduction The landscape of Maya Mountain is formed by rock weathering. The Kazakhs call Maya Mountain "Mayiansan," which means "Mountain of Butter." The top of Maya Mountain is relatively flat, featuring lush grasslands that are covered with buttercup grass and blooming with colorful flowers in summer. Standing here and looking around, you can…
Urumqi Grape Garden
Xinjiang Geological Museum is a provincial-level comprehensive geological science museum in China, located on Youhao Road in Urumqi. The museum houses over 12,000 mineral, rock, ore, and animal and plant fossil specimens, including more than 100 first-class items. Among them is a crystal measuring 1.7 meters in length, 62 centimeters in diameter, and weighing approximately 780 kilograms...