Ten tourist attractions in Urumqi
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1. Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
brief introduction
Located in Tianshan District, Urumqi, it is the largest bazaar in China at present, with the most concentrated and complete Uyghur cultural expression.
The most famous scenic spot is the Silk Road Sightseeing Tower in the center of the square. There are paintings and exhibitions on all floors of the tower, showing the historical story of the Silk Road.
A variety of Xinjiang specialties and handicrafts are sold inside the Grand Bazaar, and the variety is so dazzling.
It integrates Islamic culture, architecture, national commerce, entertainment and catering, and is the gathering place and exhibition center of tourism products in Xinjiang.
telephone
0991-8555485; 0991-8555486
Time reference
1-3 hours
traffic
Take Rail Transit Line 1 and get off at Erdaoqiao (subway station), and walk about 100 meters.
entrance ticket
be free of charge
opening hours
10:00-24:00 (all day) (Monday-Sunday from January 1st to December 31st)
Location of scenic spots
No.510 Jiefang South Road, Tianshan District, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
2. Museum of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
brief introduction
The treasure of the town hall is the elbow protector of China, where the five stars come from the East. Many first-class cultural relics in the museum are exhibited in Hanhai and Nia Archaeological Museum, and most of these cultural relics come from the ruins of Nia, the ancient and exquisite country of Pompeii in the East. Han Hai Zhen Yi and Niya Archaeological Museum are the two most worthy of careful taste in Xinjiang Museum.
The mummy museum is famous for the earliest discovered Loulan beauty stored here. In addition, the only famous mummy in Xinjiang history is the mummy of General Zhang Xiong, and two mummies from Zagunluk's tomb.
telephone
0991-4552826; 0991-4536436
Time reference
1-3 hours
traffic
Take bus No.7, No.51, No.68, No.303, No.305 and No.311 and get off at the Museum Station, which is within walking distance.
entrance ticket
be free of charge
tips:
Make an appointment in WeChat official account one day in advance.
* The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on the same day.
opening hours
10:30-18:00； Closing time: 17: 30 (January 1-December 31, Tuesday-Sunday) closed to the public (closed).
(Monday, January 1st-December 31st)
Location of scenic spots
No.581 Northwest Road, Shayibake District, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
3. Hongshan Park
brief introduction
Hongshan Mountain is named after the Permian purple gravel, commonly known as "Hongshanzui", and now it is a park for citizens' leisure and entertainment.
"Sunset on Red Mountain" has always been regarded as one of the most representative landscapes in Urumqi, and it is an attraction that foreign tourists can't miss when visiting Urumqi.
Located in the downtown area, the overlooking building on the top of the mountain becomes the best position overlooking the whole Urumqi city.
The apricot tree, which is difficult to survive in Urumqi, has grown on Hongshan, which is the only apricot tree in Urumqi.
telephone
0991-8855671
Time reference
1-3 hours
traffic
1. Take bus No.29, No.35, No.58, No.62, No.63 and get off at Hongshan Park Station, which is within walking distance.
2. Take bus No.908 and No.927 to Hongshan West Road (bus stop), and get off and walk there.
entrance ticket
be free of charge
tips:
The park is open free of charge, and some small scenic spots in the park are charged separately. Please consult the scenic spots for details.
opening hours
All day (all day)
(Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 30th)
Location of scenic spots
No.40, North First Lane, Hongshan Road, Shuimogou District, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
4. Tianshan Grand Canyon
brief introduction
A natural scenic spot dominated by snow-capped mountains, forests, lakes and grasslands is a place for local residents to visit mountains in summer.
The reddish-brown rocks on both sides of the canyon are carved by wind and rain, and the winding path of the canyon is secluded, and all kinds of mountains are straight into the sky.
You can see all the scenery in Xinjiang, and every place is a good place for photography.
There are many Kazakh herdsmen's yurts in the canyon, which provide special food such as mutton, and can enjoy delicious food between mountains and rivers, which is very comfortable.
telephone
0991-7629111
Time reference
1 day
traffic
There is a through train to Tianshan Grand Canyon at the Southern Suburb Passenger Station in Urumqi.
entrance ticket
Admission: 30 RMB (October 15th-Monday-Sunday, April 30th of the following year)
Half-ticket: minors aged 6 (excluding 6) -18 (including 18), students with full-time undergraduate degree or below, elderly people aged 60-64, active servicemen and disabled people (level 4-10 disability certificate) with valid certificates.
Free of charge: children under 6 years old (including 6 years old) or under 1.2 meters tall (including 1.2 meters); Older people and disabled people over 65 years old (disability certificate 1-3) hold valid certificates.
Admission: 60 RMB (Monday-Sunday, May 01-October 14)
Half-ticket: minors aged 6 (excluding 6) -18 (including 18), students with full-time undergraduate degree or below, elderly people aged 60-64, active servicemen and disabled people (level 4-10 disability certificate) with valid certificates.
Free of charge: children under 6 years old (including 6 years old) or under 12 meters tall (including 1.2 meters); Older people and disabled people over 65 years old (disability certificate 1-3) hold valid certificates.
tips:
* The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on the same day.
opening hours
10:00-18:30 (all day) (December 1st-Monday-Sunday of February 28th of the following year)
09:00-19:00 (all day); Closing time: 18: 00 (Monday-Sunday, June 1st-August 31st)
Location of scenic spots
Urumqi county Banfanggou Township Tianshan Grand Canyon Service Center, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
5. Nanshan Scenic Area
brief introduction
It refers to the vast mountainous areas in the south of Urumqi, which is not only an excellent natural pasture, but also a summer resort.
The peaks in the scenic area are covered with snow, and the undulating mountains are covered with lush green plants, and the trickling spring water drifts down from them. The scenery is very charming.
From April to May every year, azaleas and azaleas are everywhere in the scenic area. At this time, the temperature is low, so we should pay attention to keep warm.
July is the best season for grass quality, and you can experience Kazakh ethnic customs by riding a horse.
Time reference
More than 3 hours
entrance ticket
Ordinary ticket: 45 RMB (from January 1 to December 31, Monday to Sunday)
tips:
Horse riding, yurts and catering in the scenic area are charged separately.
opening hours
09:00-19:00
Location of scenic spots
Nanshan Tourism Scenic Spot in the Suburb of urumqi county, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
6. Dabancheng Wind Power Station
brief introduction
-Dabancheng Wind Power Station is located next to the highway between Urumqi and Dabancheng, and consists of hundreds of huge windmills. It is the largest wind energy base in China.
-Hundreds of wind turbines stand in the sky and fly against the wind, forming a spectacular windmill world on the vast wilderness under the background of the beautiful Bogda Peak.
-The sunrise and sunset here are often more fiery. Every day at sunrise and sunset, the sky behind the windmill is like fire, which is a good time to shoot a big photo shoot.
-the surrounding environment is poor, pay attention to prepare for protection, and at the same time, the temperature difference between day and night is large, so take more warm clothes.
Time reference
1-3 hours
traffic
Dabanchengfeng Station is located about 50 kilometers southeast of Urumqi. It goes southeast along National Highway 314 and can be seen on the way to Dabancheng and Turpan.
Self-driving: To play in go on road trip, you can take the G30 Lianhuo Expressway or the G314 National Highway. The power plant is on both sides of Lianhuo Expressway, and the parking lot of the power plant is about 3 kilometers west of Chaiwobao overpass on Lianhuo Expressway. The parking lot has a special observation deck and public toilets, where you can take pictures. If you take G314 National Road, the power plant is located on the north side of the road, and you can get off at any time to take photos.
Bus: Take the shuttle bus to Dabancheng, Toksun, Turpan and other places at huanghe road Bus Terminal, and you can take photos on the bus or get off at the wind power station. After playing, you can wait for the return bus at the roadside (be sure to pay attention to safety, because it is beside the expressway).
entrance ticket
Please consult the scenic spot for details.
opening hours
All day (all day)
(Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)
Location of scenic spots
Dabancheng District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
7. Salt Lake Eco-tourism Zone
brief introduction
Located about 70km south of Urumqi, it is named after its rich salt, and is called "sea of death" by local people.
The diameter of the lake is about 4 kilometers, and the lake is blue. The lake is covered with white salt crystals, and there are huge salt mountains piled up next to it, which is visually shocking.
telephone
0991-5900068
Time reference
1-3 hours
entrance ticket
Adult ticket: 45 RMB (from January 1 to December 31, Monday to Sunday)
opening hours
10:00-20:30 (all day); Closing time: 20: 30 (Monday-Sunday, June 1st-August 31st)
10:00-19:00 (all day); Closing time: 19: 00 (December 1st-Monday-Sunday of February 28th of the following year).
Location of scenic spots
Yantiansan Road, Yantian Street, Dabancheng District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
8. Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park
brief introduction
There is the world's largest bloody horse base, with more than 100 batches so far, and equestrian training and performances are carried out every day. There is also the largest silicified wood group in China, with the longest silicified wood in the world, which is 3 meters longer than the silicified wood declared by the Guinness Book of Records in the United States. A large number of dead Populus euphratica trees with different shapes have been preserved in the dead Populus euphratica forest area, and its indomitable Populus euphratica spirit has been widely passed down. There are thousands of tons of meteorites called "whispers" that broke into the earth. Here, you can also see the landscapes such as grassland stone figures, deer stones and rock paintings, which fully display the historical and cultural elements of Xinjiang.
telephone
0991-3819369
entrance ticket
160 yuan
opening hours
10:00-19:30 (all day); Closing time: 19: 30 (December 1st-Monday-Sunday of February 28th of the following year).
09:30-20:00 (all day); Closing time: 20: 00 (Monday-Sunday, June 1st-August 31st)
Location of scenic spots
Yema Building, No.158 Kunming Road, Xinshi District, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
9. Shuimogou Scenic Area
brief introduction
Shuimogou Park is located in the eastern suburb of Urumqi. It was an iron foundry in Urumqi during the Qianlong period, and was named after the construction of a water mill on the river.
This is the largest park in Urumqi. There are small bridges, flowing water, pavilions and pavilions in the park, and the environment is beautiful. It is very good to walk and watch, as well as cultural relics and entertainment projects.
The hot springs here are very famous, and many foreign tourists come here for holiday and leisure. The holiday villa is next to Shuimogou.
Zai Lan, a royal aristocrat of the Qing Dynasty who was exiled to Urumqi, often held luxurious banquets here, and he built the Yidou Pavilion in the ditch.
Ji Xiaolan, Xiang Fei, Lin Zexu and others also left stories here. There are statues of these historical celebrities in the park, which can be visited one by one.
telephone
0991-4684055
Time reference
1-3 hours
traffic
Take Bus No.8 and Bus No.4101 and get off at Shuimogou Park Station, which is within walking distance.
entrance ticket
be free of charge
opening hours
All day (all day)
(Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)
Location of scenic spots
No.472, Shuimogou Road, Shuimogou District, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
10. Glacier No.1
brief introduction
The source of Urumqi River, located in Tiangeer Mountain in the southwest of Urumqi, is known as "the glacier closest to metropolis in the world".
There are more than 150 modern glaciers of different sizes, and the remains of ancient glaciers are well preserved and have the reputation of "living fossils of glaciers".
There is a pale blue and glittering glacier silver waterfall here. In front of glacier tongue, you can see the 80-meter-long ice cave carved by researchers. There are marmots on the surrounding cliffs, and you can see snow lotus with luck.
telephone
0991-4613731
Time reference
More than 3 hours
traffic
Glacier No.1 is located in Tiangeer Mountain, more than 120 kilometers southwest of Urumqi, and can be reached by bus or chartered bus.
Bus: There is a shuttle bus to People's Park every morning, which takes about 3 hours, but sometimes it is cancelled because there are few people. After arriving at the scenic spot, you need to walk a few kilometers to get there.
entrance ticket
tips:
Please consult the scenic spot for details.
opening hours
08:00-17:00 (all day) (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31)
Location of scenic spots
National Highway 216, urumqi county, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
I know this! Last year, when I was planning to travel to Xinjiang with my friends, I collected some information about the must-see scenic spots in Xinjiang. Now I will share the information of the top ten must-see scenic spots in Xinjiang with the needy friends ~
1. Kanas Scenic Area
brief introduction
Kanas Scenic Area is located in the deep forest of Altay region, about 800 kilometers away from the capital Urumqi, including Kanas Lake Scenic Area, Hemu Village, Baihaba Village and other famous scenic spots.
Kanas Lake is fascinated by mysterious lake monsters, changing colors of lake water and dazzling natural scenery.
Hemu and Baihaba are villages where local Tuwa people gather, which are quite elegant in Swiss towns, just like fairyland on earth.
This is one of the nine hiking routes in China, and it has become a paradise route in the eyes of domestic outdoor enthusiasts.
telephone
0906-6326004
Time reference
1 day
entrance ticket
Ordinary ticket: global ticket (3rd) 100 RMB (from November 4th to Monday-Sunday, April 30th of the following year).
tips:
Tickets for the whole region include Kanas, Baihaba and Hemu Scenic Area.
opening hours
08: 00-20: 00 (01 May-Monday-Sunday, 15 October)
tips:
* The weather in the scenic spot is changeable, and the opening hours are for reference only. For details, please refer to the actual disclosure on the day of the scenic spot.
Location of scenic spots
Northern part of Burqin County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
2. Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
brief introduction
Tianchi, known as Yaochi in ancient times, is a half-moon lake on the north side of Bogda Peak in Tianshan Mountain, a famous tourist attraction in Xinjiang.
The lake is crystal clear as jade, reflecting Bogda Peak, surrounded by mountains, which are covered with tall and straight spruces and tassels, just like fairyland.
It is recommended to go in the late afternoon, because with the change of light, the lake will appear green in the vicinity and blue in the distance.
Every year from mid-November to the end of March, the "Tianshan Tianchi Ice and Snow Scenery" will be held, and you can go to Tianshan Ski Resort near the scenic spot for skiing and other ice and snow projects.
telephone
0994-3231238; 4008706110
Time reference
More than 3 hours
traffic
Urumqi-Tianchi Scenic Area Bus: First in urumqi railway station, take the bus to Tianchi (the fare is about 50 yuan, depending on the number of tourists).
* The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual situation.
entrance ticket
Off-season: Full-price ticket 45 RMB (from November 01 to March 31 of the following year, Monday to Sunday)
Half-price tickets: 1. Half-price tickets for minors aged 6 (excluding 6)-18 (including 18) and full-time students with bachelor degree or below (48 yuan/person in peak season, 22.5 yuan/person in low season), and full-price tickets for shuttle buses (60 yuan/round trip).
2. Half-price tickets for disabled people rated as Class 6 disability and Class 4 disability (48 yuan/person in peak season and 23 yuan/person in off season), and full tickets for shuttle buses (60 yuan/round trip); Half-price tickets for disabled people rated as Grade 7 to Grade 10 (48 yuan/person in peak season and 23 yuan/person in low season) and full tickets for shuttle buses (60 yuan/round trip).
Free tickets: 1. Free tickets for children under 6 years old (including 6 years old) or under 1.2 meters in height (including 1.2 meters), and half tickets for shuttle buses (30 yuan/round trip).
2, 70 years old (including 70 years old) or older, free tickets, half a ticket for the shuttle bus (30 yuan/round trip).
3. According to the Classification and Classification of Disabled Persons (GB/T26341-2010), the tickets for the disabled who are rated as the first, second and third grades of six types of disabilities are free of charge, and half tickets for the shuttle bus (30 yuan/round trip); According to the "Regulations on Work Injury Insurance", tickets for disabled people rated as Grade I to Grade VI are free of charge, and half tickets for shuttle buses (30 yuan/round trip); For the disabled and disabled civil servants who are rated as Grade 7 to Grade 10, half tickets and full tickets for shuttle buses will be implemented.
4. Tickets for active servicemen, disabled soldiers, disabled people's police and disabled militia migrant workers are free, and half tickets for shuttle buses (30 yuan/round trip).
Peak season: Tickets are 95 RMB (Monday-Sunday, April 01-October 31).
Half-price tickets: 1. Half-price tickets for minors aged 6 (excluding 6)-18 (including 18) and full-time students with bachelor degree or below (48 yuan/person in peak season, 22.5 yuan/person in low season), and full-price tickets for shuttle buses (60 yuan/round trip).
2. Half-price tickets for disabled people rated as Class 6 disability and Class 4 disability (48 yuan/person in peak season and 23 yuan/person in off season), and full tickets for shuttle buses (60 yuan/round trip); Half-price tickets for disabled people rated as Grade 7 to Grade 10 (48 yuan/person in peak season and 23 yuan/person in low season) and full tickets for shuttle buses (60 yuan/round trip).
Free tickets: 1. Free tickets for children under 6 years old (including 6 years old) or under 1.2 meters in height (including 1.2 meters), and half tickets for shuttle buses (30 yuan/round trip).
2, 70 years old (including 70 years old) or older, free tickets, half a ticket for the shuttle bus (30 yuan/round trip).
3. According to the Classification and Classification of Disabled Persons (GB/T26341-2010), the tickets for the disabled who are rated as the first, second and third grades of six types of disabilities are free of charge, and half tickets for the shuttle bus (30 yuan/round trip); According to the "Regulations on Work Injury Insurance", tickets for disabled people rated as Grade I to Grade VI are free of charge, and half tickets for shuttle buses (30 yuan/round trip); For the disabled and disabled civil servants who are rated as Grade 7 to Grade 10, half tickets and full tickets for shuttle buses will be implemented.
4. Tickets for active servicemen, disabled soldiers, disabled people's police and disabled militia migrant workers are free, and half tickets for shuttle buses (30 yuan/round trip).
Round-trip ticket: 60 RMB (from January 1st to December 31st, Monday to Sunday).
Half-price ticket: 1. For children under 1.3 meters in height (including 1.3 meters), half-price tickets (30 yuan/round trip) will be implemented.
2, 65 years old (including 65 years old) or older, rated as six kinds of disabilities (vision, hearing, language, intelligence, limbs, spirit) level 1, 2, 3 disabled, active servicemen, disabled soldiers, fire rescue workers (including on-the-job, retired, disabled and fire rescue college students), disabled people's police, with valid documents, half-price tickets (30 yuan/round trip.
4. Journalists (issued by the State Press Administration or the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television) implement half-price tickets for shuttle buses (30 yuan/round trip);
5. Half-price tickets (30 yuan/round trip) for personnel holding membership cards of photographers, writers, calligraphers and painters issued by associations at or above the autonomous region level;
6. On September 10th, Teachers' Day, with valid certificates, half-price tickets (30 yuan/round trip) will be implemented.
Free of charge: 1. For children under 1.0 meters in height who do not occupy seats, the shuttle bus is free of charge;
tips:
* The discount includes the on-the-job people's police. Please check the official WeChat official account of Tianshan Tianchi.
* The ticket price is for reference only. According to different seasons, the scenic spot will adjust the ticket price and admission time, which will be subject to the publicity of the scenic spot on the same day.
opening hours
09:00-19:00 (all day); Closing time: 19:00 (Monday-Sunday) 09:30-19:00 (all day); Closing time: 19:00 (Monday-Sunday)
tips:
Supplementary note: preferential tickets and free tickets for teachers and the elderly must have domestic certificates (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan), and relevant foreign certificates are invalid.
The free policy is only for journalists, photographers, teachers, model workers, English models, moral models, top-notch professionals and people who enjoy special government allowances from the State Council. The free ticket policy for other people is only free of tickets.
Location of scenic spots
No.501, Junggar Road, fukang city, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
3. Nalati Grassland
brief introduction
As soon as the sun came out, it kissed the grassland with the first ray of sunshine, so the ancestors of herders gave this land a poetic name: Nalati, which means: the place where the sun was first seen.
Nalati grassland is one of the four largest alpine valley grasslands in the world. It integrates blue sky and white clouds, glacier snow peaks, forest grasslands and canyon rivers. It is the grassland with the most concentrated Kazakh population in the world. It was once rated as "the grassland with the largest Kazakh population" and "the grassland with the largest Kazakh yurts" by Guinness Headquarters of Shanghai World, and it is an "open-air museum" that reflects and displays the traditional living habits of Kazaks.
April-June is the best flower viewing season in Nalati grassland. From the wild lily with ice blooming in early April to the golden lotus and sage in late June, all kinds of mountain flowers compete with each other. air grassland at this time is also known as the hanging garden; From July to September, the grassland is green, the sheep move like clouds, and the climate is very pleasant, which is a good place to escape the heat and enjoy the cool. From October to November, the Nalati grassland, where the Panlong Valley is colorful and the sky is high and the clouds are light, is an excellent time for photography; From December to March, the Nalati grassland is covered with silver and red willows are enchanting, which is very spectacular.
At present, Nalati Scenic Area has a variety of tourism modes, such as photography tour, folk family visit tour, go on road trip, parent-child tour, study tour, starry sky camping, hiking adventure, riding through and so on. There are many recreational items in the scenic area, such as horseback riding, rafting, helicopter, fixed wing, bicycle, folk home visit, equestrian performance, travel photography and so on. The facilities are mature and comfortable when playing.
Time reference
More than 1 day
traffic
1. Urumqi-xinyuan county, about 3 times a day, time: 17:00/19:00/21:00, about 11 hours to Xinyuan, Xinyuan-Nalati, about 26 times a day, leaving every half hour from 09: 00 to 21: 00 a.m. and arriving at Nalati scenic spot in 40 minutes;
2. There are about 22 buses from Yining to xinyuan county every day, which leave every half hour from 08: 30 to 19: 00 in the morning and arrive in xinyuan county in about 4-5 hours (speed limit).
3. Yining-Nalati: There is a shuttle bus to Nalati at 10:00, 12:00 and 15:00 every day at Yili Passenger Station.
4. The plane, Urumqi-Nalati, runs 1-4 times a day and takes about 50 minutes to arrive.
5, play Nalati grassland, mostly chartered from Urumqi. The shortest routine route is about seven days. It is also the most classic way to visit Ili by visiting the scenic spots such as Sailimu Lake, Kalajun Grassland, Zhaosu Grassland, Tex Grassland and Bayinbuluke Grassland in the Ili Valley. The price of a car in Urumqi peak season is about 500 yuan per car per day.
* The above scenic spots are for reference only.
entrance ticket
Tickets+air grassland: 135 RMB; Tickets+Panlonggu Road: 135 RMB; Tickets+Valley Grassland: 119 RMB; Tickets+air grassland+Valley Grassland: 159 RMB; Tickets+Panlong Ancient Road+air grassland: 175.00 RMB (from October 26th to November 17th, Monday to Sunday).
Tickets for scenic spots: 95 RMB; Inter-bus on the Valley Grassland Line: 24 RMB round trip; Air grassland line shuttle bus: 40 RMB round trip (from November 18th to Monday-Sunday of March 18th of the following year).
tips:
From November 18, 2023 to March 18, 2024, skiing is free of scenic spots.
* The fare information is for reference only. Please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on the same day for details.
opening hours
09:00-19:00(01 January-31 December, Monday-Sunday)
tips:
The above information is for reference only. Please refer to the actual publicity information of the scenic spot on the same day.
Location of scenic spots
Nalati Town, xinyuan county, Ilikazak Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
4. Sailimu Lake
brief introduction
Sailimu Lake is backed by snow-capped mountains, surrounded by vast grasslands, and the lake is clear and blue. It has always been one of the most famous scenic spots in Xinjiang because of its beautiful scenery.
The perennial snow-capped mountains near Sailimu Lake are mainly located on the west side, and there is a good viewing angle from the east of the lake, which can capture the beautiful scenery of the lake below the snow-capped mountains.
The best season to play is June and July every year. At this time, the grassland near the lake is full of all kinds of wild flowers, which should be reflected in the blue lake under the snow-capped mountains.
Every year from the end of July to the beginning of August, local ethnic herdsmen will hold a Nadam Festival here, and the color of the silver-coated scenery in winter is also very beautiful.
telephone
0909-7659990; 4000919188
Time reference
More than 3 hours
traffic
1. You can take the scenic spot bus to the scenic spot, and leave the railway station of Bortala Station at 8: 30 am in Bole City. (Call the consultation number of the scenic spot in advance to ask if there is a line car on the same day)
2. The scenic spot is limited to self-driving, and tourists who want to drive by car need to make an appointment in advance.
entrance ticket
Off-season: Tickets+self-driving tickets 72.5 RMB (from November 1st to Monday-Sunday of April 15th of the following year).
Half-price ticket: full-time students with bachelor degree or below, and elderly people aged 65-69 with valid certificates.
Free of charge: children under 1.2 meters, elderly people over 70 years old with valid certificates.
Peak season: Tickets+self-driving tickets 145 RMB (Monday-Sunday from April 16th to October 31st).
Half-price ticket: full-time students with bachelor degree or below, and elderly people aged 65-69 with valid certificates.
Free of charge: children under 1.2 meters, elderly people over 70 years old with valid certificates.
tips:
* The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on the same day.
opening hours
09:00-21:00 (all day); Closing time: 21: 00 (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday)
Location of scenic spots
Dalet Town, Bole City, Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
5. Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
brief introduction
Located in Tianshan District, Urumqi, it is the largest bazaar in China at present, with the most concentrated and complete Uyghur cultural expression.
The most famous scenic spot is the Silk Road Sightseeing Tower in the center of the square. There are paintings and exhibitions on all floors of the tower, showing the historical story of the Silk Road.
A variety of Xinjiang specialties and handicrafts are sold inside the Grand Bazaar, and the variety is so dazzling.
It integrates Islamic culture, architecture, national commerce, entertainment and catering, and is the gathering place and exhibition center of tourism products in Xinjiang.
telephone
0991-8555485; 0991-8555486
Time reference
1-3 hours
traffic
Take Rail Transit Line 1 and get off at Erdaoqiao (subway station), and walk about 100 meters.
entrance ticket
be free of charge
opening hours
10:00-24:00 (all day) (Monday-Sunday from January 1st to December 31st)
Location of scenic spots
No.510 Jiefang South Road, Tianshan District, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
6. Hemu Village
brief introduction
-Hemu Village is located in Burqin County, Altay region, northern Xinjiang, about 30 kilometers east of Kanas Lake. It is a small village where Kazakhs and Tuwa people live together.
The houses here are all made of logs, full of primitive flavor.
-The most fascinating thing about Hemu Village is the intoxicating autumn colors that are all over the mountains. In the autumn colors, the smoke rises in Ran Ran, forming a dreamy smoke belt, which is better than a fairyland.
-Photographers will climb the observation deck on the mountain next to Hemu Village in the early morning to photograph the morning fog in Hemu Village, where most panoramic views of Hemu are taken.
telephone
0906-6326004
Time reference
1 day
traffic
Hemu Village is located in Burqin County, Altay region, northern Xinjiang, about 30 kilometers east of Kanas Lake. The ways to enter Hemu Village are hiking and shuttle buses inside the scenic spot (private cars are not allowed).
① There is a bus directly to Hemu Village Scenic Area at Brzin Bus Station, which takes four and a half hours by car. There is a place called Hemu Villa inside Hemu Village Scenic Area, and there is a bus to Jiadengyu (about 50 yuan) without going out of the scenic area and using shuttle buses.
The main road from Jiadengyu Ticket Station to Hemu Village Ticket Station is about 50 kilometers. For the specific departure time and price, please call 0906-6327808 (Kanas Scenic Spot Ticket Station).
② Hiking: It is one of the top ten classic hiking routes in China. Starting from Jiadengyu, you can find a guide or rent horses in Jiadengyu, and it is about 35 kilometers along the dirt road to Hemu Village, with an altitude of 1,004 m-1,523 m, which takes 1-2 days. There is accommodation on the way, which is basically a flat horse path, and it is not difficult except for the long distance.
entrance ticket
Ordinary ticket: 50 RMB (Monday-Sunday, May 01-October 15)
Ordinary ticket: 25 RMB (October 16th-Monday-Sunday, April 30th of the following year).
tips:
The fare information is for reference only, please refer to the official disclosure on the same day.
opening hours
08:00-20:00 (all day); Closing time: 20: 00 (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday)
Location of scenic spots
Hemu Kanas Mongolian Township Hemu Village, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
7. Karamay World ghost city
brief introduction
In the tuyere, also known as "the windy city of Wuerhe", there are often strong winds howling among the stone pillars, which is like a brotherhood of the wolf, which is why it was named ghost city.
It is a typical Yadan landform, and you can see the huge stone columns with different shapes on the Gobi, which is very spectacular.
Ghost city has a large area, so you need to take the shuttle train to play. Generally, it runs every 15 minutes or so, and there are free explanations on the train.
telephone
0990-6964701
Time reference
More than 3 hours
entrance ticket
Tickets for ghost city: 42 RMB; Interval ticket: 20 RMB (from January 1 to December 31, Monday to Sunday)
tips:
* The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on the same day.
opening hours
10: 00-18: 00 (November 01-December 31, Monday-Sunday)
tips:
* The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on the same day.
Location of scenic spots
No.200 Longji Road, Wuerhe District, Karamay City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
8. Kashgar Old Town
brief introduction
The residential community in the core area of the old city is one of the largest adobe buildings in the world, and the adobe building itself has great historical significance and value, which combines the characteristics of Han and Tang Dynasties, the legacy of ancient Rome and the modern life of Uygur people. The streets and lanes in the old city of Kashgar are criss-crossed, with flexible layout and winding paths. Most of the houses are civil and brick-wood structures, and many traditional houses have a history of hundreds of years. It is the only labyrinth city block in China with Islamic culture as its feature.
Today, the residents of the old city still abide by the earth houses that have lived for generations and thousands of years of traditional customs. However, at present, the local government is carrying out the renovation project of the old city, and many ancient houses have been demolished. Part of the famous film The Kite Runner was shot here.
telephone
0998-2831196
Time reference
More than 3 hours
traffic
Bus: Take bus No.13, No.16, No.22, No.28, No.2, No.7 and No.8 and get off at Aitigaer (bus stop), and walk for about 200 meters.
entrance ticket
be free of charge
opening hours
All day (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday)
tips:
Since November 20, 2023, the time of the ceremony of entering the city in Kashgar ancient city scenic spot has been adjusted back to two times a day, with the specific time of 10: 30 and 18: 00 respectively.
* The above information is for reference only. For details, please refer to the actual disclosure on the day of the scenic spot.
Location of scenic spots
No.10 Yawage Road, Kashi City, Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
9. Kanas Lake
brief introduction
Alpine lakes hidden in the dense forests of Altai mountains, Hemu village in the east and Baihaba village in the west constitute the main body of the whole Kanas scenic spot.
It is fascinated by mysterious lake monsters, changing colors of lake water and dazzling natural scenery.
The lake is crescent-shaped, with the east coast on the inside, and there are six platforms protruding to the center of the lake along the coast. The lake viewing platform in the third bay is the best place to enjoy the sunset on the lake.
The fish-watching platform on the camel peak on the west bank of the lake is the best angle to overlook the panoramic view of Kanas Lake, with a panoramic view of three-quarters of the lake and a view of the mountains around the lake.
Some tourists will set off from Kanas Lake and walk eastward to Hemu Village (1-2 days), which has become a paradise route in the eyes of domestic outdoor enthusiasts.
telephone
0906-6327808; 0906-6326004
Time reference
1 day
traffic
Kanas Lake is located in Kanas Scenic Area, and most tourists from outside Xinjiang first arrive in Urumqi, the capital, and then go to Kanas Scenic Area from here.
After arriving at Kanas scenic spot, you can buy a ticket and take the shuttle bus to the scenic spot.
entrance ticket
2-day ticket for Kanas Scenic Area: 160 RMB (May 1-October 15, Monday-Sunday)
(October 20th-Monday-Sunday, April 20th of the following year)
tips:
Altay has introduced preferential policies for autumn and winter tourism, and tickets are free from October 20, 2021 to April 20, 2022.
opening hours
10:00-19:30 (all day); Closing time: 20: 00 (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday)
tips:
The specific opening hours are subject to the scenic spot.
Location of scenic spots
In Kanas Scenic Area, No.232 Provincial Road, Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
10. Karajun Prairie
brief introduction
Located in South Karajun Mountain, Tekes County, about 50 kilometers away from Bagua City, and connected by simple roads.
Backed by the towering snow-capped mountains, there are forests, flowers and other landscapes on the grassland, and the scenery is vast and beautiful, which is an excellent place for sightseeing photography.
It is the only way for many hikers. From May to September, the grassland is covered with green grass and all kinds of wild flowers bloom all over Shan Ye.
telephone
0999-7765295; 0999-7765111; 0999-7765293
Time reference
More than 3 hours
entrance ticket
Admission (including sightseeing bus): 140 RMB (from January 1st to December 31st, Monday to Sunday).
tips:
* The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on the same day.
opening hours
10:00-20:00； Closing time: 17: 00 (October 10th-October 30th, Monday-Sunday)
tips:
The specific opening hours are subject to the scenic spot.
Location of scenic spots
South of Township Road 276, Tekes County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
