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Urumqi attractions range from the snow-capped mountainous surrounding Heavenly Lake, through mountain pastures, to Butterfly Valley and the Huocheng Lavender Planting Base; from the prehistoric to Silk Road history in Urumqi’s museums, and from parks to markets and bazaars in the city.
See the highlights of the largest city in Central Asia and the most inland city in the world with our Urumqi tours. See how the Attractions of Urumqi can be combined with others in Xinjiang Region and the rest of China. Nine tourist spots are listed below, but others can be included in a tailor-made Urumqi tour.
Tourist Attractions in Urumqi
Xinjiang Museum 4.75/5
Feature 1. Recently discovered Ancient Caucasian mummies and their artifacts that are part of one of the biggest archeological discoveries in a hundred years. 2. The Caucasian mummies and artifacts are a hit wherever they go around the world. 3. There are also displays of silks and writing in various langu... more about Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum
Heavenly Lake 4.58/5
Feature 1. A small mountain lake in a high mountain area reminiscent of the Alps in Tianshan Tianchi National Park. 2. About two hours from Urumqi. 3. Some good scenery, but over-developed. 4. Kazakhs. 5. Economical accommodations in Kazakh yurts and ethnic Kazakh meals. 6. Enjoy hiking and horseback riding. ... more about Heavenly Lake
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Red Hill 4.25/5
Feature A park with a steep hill of red rock in the center of Urumqi. Some exercise and views. Gardens and woods. Next to People’s Park. Overview Red Hill Park (红山公园, Hong Shan Gong Yuan) is basically in the center of the city of Urumqi and is easy to find since the hill is not... more about Red Hill
Erdaoqiao Market 3.91/5
Erdaoqiao market is the largest retail and wholesale market for ethnic minority goods in Xinjiang. Night scene at the market is especially interesting. The whole area is lit up with colorful lights creating a very impressive scene. Erdaoqiao turns into a place bustling with trade in foods, handicrafts t... more about Erdaoqiao Market
Mt Nan Pastures and Terai Camp 3.89/5
Summary It is a large natural area and pasture region with many streams and a waterfall on Nan Shan in the Kelawucheng Mountain range about two hours south of Urumqi. Overview If you like nature and ethnic culture, the South Pasture on Nan Shan in the Kelawucheng Mountain range has both. It is a mountain r... more about South Pasture
Huocheng County Lavendar Planting Base
Summary Huocheng County, as one of the eight most renowned lavender production bases in the world and the largest lavender production base in China, accounts for 95% of the total lavender production and essential oil production in the country. Overview Huocheng County (霍城县), once a key town on the northern... more about Huocheng County Lavendar Planting Base
Butterfly Valley
Summary Urumqi Butterfly Valley is one of the three famous butterfly valleys in Xinjiang Province. It has the richest varieties of butterfly among the three butterfly valleys. The Urumqi Butterfly Valley is located on the outskirts of Urumqi. The local transportation is convenient. It is an ideal place for w... more about Butterfly Valley
Urumqi Grand Bazaar
Feature 1. Large market and store area in the Uighur district of Urumqi. 2. Xinjiang regional products and products from around Central Asia. 3. A large mosque is close by. 4. Next to the Xinjiang Silk Road Museum and near other museums. Overview The Grand Bazaar (also called Erdaoqiao in Chinese or the... more about Urumqi Grand Bazaar
Xinjiang Silk Road Museum
Summary It is a large museum with emphasis on Chinese civilization on the Silk Road and local ethnic cultures. Overview Xinjiang Silk Road Museum (新疆丝绸之路博物馆) is easy to find since it is located right next to the Grand Bazaar at No. 160 Shengli Road. The Grand Bazaar is also called Erdaoqiao in Chinese. It is ... more about Xinjiang Silk Road Museum
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Dear Junaidi,
Based on the information from the weather forecast bureau, the temperature is about 5°C-15°C, it's cool but it won't be snowy. In general, it will be snow in the middle of November.
Hi Jeff,
The Butterfly Valley is famous because kinds of butterflies dance in the Valley in June. It gets much colder in October (usually it snows at the end of October in Urumqi), I have to say that the views in the Valley are not that attractive by that time. If your schedule already includes a visit to the Museum, the Tianchi /Heavenly Lake or the local markets, I have to say that we don't have more options for the day for the moment.
Candy
candy@chinahighlights.net
Hello Anwar,
The Xinjiang Silk Road Museum displys ancient goods and things from hundreds years ago, I am not sure about the mineral and the size of it, you may have more information visiting the Xinjiang Mineral Museum website:http://www.xj.cninfo.net/culture/unit/rwjd/
Regards
Lee
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