How to visit Urumqi: 10 days of hot topics and in-depth travel guide
As the capital of Xinjiang, Urumqi combines diverse cultures, magnificent scenery and unique cuisine, and has become a popular tourist destination in recent years. Combining the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days, we have compiled a structured travel guide for you to help you deeply experience the charm of this important Silk Road town.
1. Inventory of hot topics across the Internet (last 10 days)
| Ranking | hot topics | heat index | Related attractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tianshan Tianchi Winter Wonderland | 985,000 | Tianshan Tianchi |
| 2 | Grand Bazaar Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicraft Experience | 762,000 | International Grand Bazaar |
| 3 | Urumqi’s new food landmark | 658,000 | Consulate Lane |
| 4 | Nanshan Ranch Star Camping | 534,000 | Nanshan Ranch |
| 5 | Hongshan Park city night view | 421,000 | Hongshan Park |
2. Recommended must-see attractions
1. Tianshan Tianchi: Recently, social platforms have been flooded with snow scenes. After the lake freezes in winter, you can experience ice sports. In summer, it is a summer resort. Recommended play time: 4-6 hours.
2. International Grand Bazaar: The largest bazaar in the world, the most popular recently is the ethnic handicraft experience area on the second floor, where you can make Uyghur bronzeware by yourself. Opening hours: 10:00-22:00.
3. Nanshan Ranch: A newly popular camping site with excellent conditions for stargazing at night. Recently, a Kazakh home visiting program has been added. It is about 60 kilometers away from the city, so it is recommended to charter a car.
3. Special Food Map
| Type of cuisine | Recommended stores | per capita consumption | Popular items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baked buns | Caesar Baked Bun King | 15 yuan | Lamb grilled buns |
| Large Plate of Chicken | Blood bank chicken | 50 yuan | Local Chicken Large Plate Chicken |
| Hand-picked rice | Khotan Rose Pilaf | 35 yuan | Lamb leg pilaf |
| yogurt | Consulate Lane Yogurt Zongzi | 10 yuan | sugar free yogurt |
4. Practical travel tips
1. Transportation suggestions: It is recommended to take the BRT bus for urban attractions. To go to surrounding scenic spots, you can choose tourist lines or chartered buses. The recently added "Urumqi Tour Bus" covers major attractions.
2. Dressing Guide: You need to prepare down jackets in winter (minimum -15℃), and pay attention to sun protection in summer (UV index is often above level 5).
3. Cultural etiquette: You need to take off your shoes when entering the mosque, and women should avoid wearing revealing clothing. It is recommended to ask for permission before taking photos of locals.
5. Recommended 3-day itinerary
| days | Morning itinerary | Afternoon itinerary | Evening activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Hongshan Park city view | International Grand Bazaar Shopping | Watch the performance of "Thousand Returns to the Western Regions" |
| Day 2 | One day tour to Tianshan Tianchi | Hiking around Tianchi | Hot spring resort experience |
| Day 3 | Xinjiang Museum | Consulate Lane Food Exploration | Hongshan Park night view |
Conclusion: The unique charm of Urumqi lies in its blend of multiculturalism and magnificent natural scenery. The winter Tianchi landscape and ethnic handicraft experience have attracted the most attention on social platforms recently. It is recommended that tourists make reservations for popular projects in advance. Whether it's a 2-3 day excursion or an in-depth exploration, this city can bring you unforgettable memories.
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