Scenic View of Nanshan Xiaoquzi in Urumqi County Nanshan Xiaoquzi is located in Gangu Township, about 50-plus kilometers southwest of Urumqi City, between Nanshan Juhuatai and Xiejia Gou. It is a famous scenic area and also the starting point of the Ethereal Trail, with an average altitude of around 2,200 meters. It neighbors the West Baiyanggou area of Nanshan. This is a mid-mountain forest meadow belt approximately 6 kilometers long and about...
Nanshan Pasture in Urumqi County, Xinjiang
Urumqi County Baiyun International Ski Resort Compared to other ski resorts, Baiyun International Ski Resort boasts unique natural advantages. The slopes are gentle, with few steep cliffs, and the elevation drop exceeds 1,000 meters. Moreover, it is one of the few ski resorts in Xinjiang that features cable cars. Visitors can either take the cable car or ride a horse up the mountain. Baiyun...
The Silk Road Ecological Park is located within the National Forest Park of the Nanshan Scenic Area, 38 kilometers south of Urumqi City. Situated in the thermal inversion zone on the northern slope of the Tianshan Mountains, the area experiences winter temperatures of around minus 10 degrees Celsius and summer averages of about 26 degrees. With mild winters and cool summers, abundant sunshine, fresh air, and a pleasant climate, it serves as an integrated premium tourist destination for “...
Shuixigou is located in Shuixigou Town in the southern suburbs, 35 kilometers from Urumqi. Here, the "agritainment" tourism landscape features emerald-green peaks and lush forests. The natural scenery resembles a huge piece of jade standing against the mountains, with a thread of green water winding through the landscape, shimmering silver. Wandering through the woods, you’ll feel the pine breeze on your face, enjoy the refreshing fragrance, and easily find wild mushrooms at your feet,…
Introduction The Tatar Mosque is the main place of worship for the city's Uyghur, Tatar, Uzbek, and other ethnic communities, as well as an open mosque in the city. Both domestic and international visitors can enter the mosque for a tour by making prior arrangements, and may also observe Muslim prayers from the back of the prayer hall. According to Islamic regulations, women are not allowed to enter mosques...
Introduction: The mosque was originally built during the Qianlong and Jiaqing reigns of the Qing Dynasty. In 1906 (the 32nd year of the Guangxu reign), it was renovated and expanded. Unlike other mosques in the urban area, the main prayer hall of Shaanxi Grand Mosque features the traditional brick-and-wood architectural style of central China, with glazed tile roofing. It faces east and stands over ten meters high. The front part of the prayer hall is a...
Introduction This building features a two-story structure, with a shopping mall on the lower level and a mosque on the upper level. Semi-circular staircases on both sides of the exterior provide access to the upper floor. It blends traditional Islamic art with modern architectural design, creating a distinctive charm. Xinjiang, Urumqi…
Guide: The Nanshan Natural Scenic Area is located in the mountainous region at the northern foothills of the Kalawucheng Mountain, a branch of the Northern Tianshan Mountains. It is over 60 kilometers from downtown Urumqi and takes about two hours by car. It is an excellent natural pasture. Introduction: Sheep herds and horse teams dot the green grasslands, while dense spruce forests and wildflowers cover the hillsides; deep in the valley there is also a 20-meter...
Wangmu Pavilion Park is an open park located in the middle section of Wangmu Pavilion Road, downtown Jining. From here, traveling 2.5 kilometers south along Wangmu Pavilion Road will bring you to Beihu Lake, vast and serene with water blending seamlessly into the sky. In the center of Wangmu Pavilion Lake lies an island called “Juxian Island,” covered in lush trees, filled with birdsong and floral scents, where visitors can go boating, fishing, swimming, or pick lotus flowers. …
The Ancient City of Wulabo is located by Wulabo Lake, about 10 kilometers southwest of the city. The ruins sit at an altitude of 1,100 meters and are roughly square-shaped, measuring 550 meters from north to south and 450 meters from east to west. The perimeter of the city exceeds 2 kilometers. The city walls are tall and thick, with remnants standing up to 4 meters high and a base width of 5 meters. The four corners of the city wall and the city gates all protrude outward...
The museum is divided into various exhibition areas, including the Mongolian area, Kazakh area, Tajik area, and cultural relics display area. It showcases a variety of images, text descriptions, ethnic minority costumes, tools, craft ornaments, and other physical artifacts. The arrangement and presentation of the exhibits are highly imaginative, and it is particularly worth mentioning the mummies of ancient people discovered in ancient tombs in Xinjiang...
Introduction: Yan’erwo is located in the southern suburbs of Urumqi, stretching from east of Yan’erwo Road in the east to the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway in the west, from the Quarry Railway in the south to the intersection near the Yan’erwo Gas Station in the north, covering an area of approximately 350 hectares. Yan’erwo is the only natural scenic forest in Urumqi, measuring 5 kilometers in length from north to south and 2 kilometers in width from east to west. The forest mainly consists of...
Xinjiang Minjie Folk Museum is a national 4A-level tourist attraction and one of the New Ten Scenic Spots of Urumqi. It is located on Longquan Street in Tianshan District, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Accessible via the Hetan Expressway or major roads such as Jiefang South Road and Xinhua South Road in the urban area, it is just 500 meters from the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar and Erdaoqiao Market. It is a comprehensive cultural attraction integrating tourism, sightseeing...
The International Grand Bazaar is located in the Erdaoqiao commercial district at the southern end of Tianshan District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is a tourist attraction that integrates five major business formats: sightseeing, ethnic trade, dining, ethnic art exhibitions, and retail. It was completed on June 26, 2003, and is the world’s largest bazaar (…
Folk Culture Street is located at No. 37 Jiefang South Road, Urumqi, covering an area of 8,818 square meters. It stretches 135 meters from east to west and 40 meters from north to south, with a total construction area of 35,000 square meters. The exterior design of Xinjiang Erdaoqiao Market features a rich Uyghur architectural style. …
Xinjiang University is located at the foot of the majestic Tianshan Mountains in Urumqi, the capital city of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is currently the largest comprehensive university in Xinjiang in terms of scale, with the longest history, the most comprehensive range of disciplines, and the highest level of scientific research. It is the only national key university in Xinjiang, one of the 100 universities under the national "211 Project" for the 21st century, and a jointly built institution by the Ministry of Education and the autonomous region. The campus features numerous buildings, lush trees, green lawns, serene waters, and a beautiful, fresh environment rich in cultural heritage—making it an ideal place for study and academic pursuit.
Urumqi Confucius Temple is located at No. 15 Qianjin Road in Urumqi. It was built specifically for the worship of Confucius. Since Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty conferred the title of "Wenxuan King" on Confucius in the 27th year of the Kaiyuan era, Confucius temples are also known as Wenxuan Temples or Confucius Temples. This is the only well-preserved architectural complex of Qing Dynasty-style temple buildings in the entire Xinjiang region. Standing along the street, it features rows of poplar trees in front of its entrance, providing lush shade and...
Urumqi Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery is located in Yan’erwo, a scenic area in the southern suburbs of the city, hence it is also known as the "Yan’erwo Martyrs' Cemetery." It lies to the east of Yan’er Cliff and to the west of the Urumqi River. The cemetery covers an area of over 700 acres. Here, ancient trees stand densely and flowers bloom vibrantly, creating a serene environment. Within Urumqi Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery, the memorial altar is lined with the tombstones of martyrs such as Chen Tanqiu...
The water park is located at the southern end of the city, within the Yan’erwo Natural Scenic Area. Covering an area of one square kilometer with a greenery coverage rate of 80%, it was established in 1987. It is the largest comprehensive facility integrating tourism, vacation, leisure, amusement, and sightseeing among the five northwestern provinces and regions, and the only one in Xinjiang that combines garden art with entertainment.