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No.510 Jiefang South Road, Tianshan District, Urumqi, Xinjiang
One of the landmark of Urumqi, the largest bazaar in the world.
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar located at the southern end of Tianshan area in Urumqi Erdaoqiao business circle. Completed in June 26, 2003, is the world's largest grand bazaar. Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar is a combination blocks of modern and ancient islamic style, blue and silver dome roof is imposing and magnificent, and it is the window of the Xinjiang.
Bazaar is a symbol of business and tourism prosperity in Xinjiang, is also the landscape architecture of Urumqi as minority’s city, and is a landmark building in Urumqi. Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar with rich Islamic architecture style on the basis of the function and period feel, recurred prosperity of the ancient Silk Road, intensively reflected the rich western ethnic features and regional culture.
Erdaoqiao is situated at the Erdaoqiao Block of South Jiefang Road in Urumqi, where you'll find a bustling market filled with fruit, clothing, crafts, knives, carpets and many antique items. The market has special space for grand ethnic songs and dances performances, and the folk street is furnished with a miniature landscape of Xinjiang's attractions. On Sunday, there are more stalls and more goods than any other days.
The Silk Road Sightseeing Tower is one of the landmarks of Urumqi. On the sixth floor of the sightseeing tower, there are copies of the exquisite murals of Kizil Thousand Buddha Cave. And you can also have a panoramic view of Urumqi at the Silk Road Sightseeing Tower. The Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar is the largest castle-style bazaar in the world with 8 buildings, where you can experience the characteristics of Xinjiang region.
The Grand Bazaar Pedestrian Street, which was born in 2018, used to be a residential alley, but now it has become a landmark of online celebrity in Xinjiang. Under the dome-shaped three-dimensional door, tourists take photos with the Nang family with freshly baked hot Nang. In the small courtyard, the aroma of wheat overflow in the road. In the Nang Theme Hall, you can know about the thousand-year history and culture of Nang, the representative food in Xinjiang. In the Nang Family Cultural and Creative Products Store, the cute and interesting kebab and Nang key chains make young people fondle them.
Climb the Silk Road Sightseeing Tower
Climb the Silk Road Sightseeing Tower at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, you can see the copies of the exquisite murals of Kizil Thousand Buddha Cave as well as have a panoramic view of the Urumqi and surrounding landscapes. At day, the characteristic architectures are beautiful. At night, the night view of the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar and Urumqi is charming and gorgeous.
Watch the Performances
At Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, you can enjoy the performances of Silk Road like the Thousand-Year Impression of Silk Road. Watching the performances, you can see the elegant beauties of Xinjiang and handsome boys as well as know more about the mysterious Silk Road. Watching the performances, you can experience the unique charm of Xinjiang and Xinjiang people.
Taste the Local Foods
There are many delicious foods in Xinjiang including mutton, Nang and big-plate chicken. The quality of mutton in Xinjiang is high and the taste is delicious and fresh. Hand-torn mutton in Xinjiang is very famous, which is preferred by local people. Nang is also very common in Xinjiang with its iconic appearance and tasty taste. Shish kebab in Xinjiang is also very popular, the shish kebab is fragrant and huge enough. Kindly reminder, please avoid wasting when ordering shish kebab in Xinjiang.
Purchasing Souvenirs
Hongshan Park
Hongshan Park is located near the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, which can be visited together with Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar. Hongshan Park, also known as Red Hill Park, is located in the center of the Urumqi and on the east bank of the Urumqi River. It is a natural mountain park with unique classical characteristics. It is like a dragon lying east-west, with its head extending to the Urumqi River. Hongshan is magnificent and steep, which is regarded as the symbol of Urumqi. Hongshan is 910.6 meters above sea level. Red Hill is composed of amaranth sandy conglomerate of Permian Period, hence the name. Climbing to the top of Hongshan Mountain, you can overlook the panoramic view of Urumqi, which is a must-visit place for tourists traveling to Urumqi.
The best time to visit Urumqi and Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar is April to October with pleasant weather and seasonal fruits. June to August is the best time to visit Xinjiang with most beautiful grasslands and other scenery.
To visit the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, afternoon to evening(after 15:00) is the best time with bustling market with diverse souvenirs. At night, the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar is more attractive with the lights on.
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar is located near the Urumqi downtown, and you can take taxi to the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar from downtown.
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