Welcome to this exciting Urumqi day tour. Upon arrival at Urumqi airport/train station, the English-speaking Urumqi tour guide and the driver will pick you up from the exit gate.
Then, we will drive for around 40 minutes to the city center and your exploration begins! The first site will be Xinjiang Regional Museum. It is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in exploring the region’s diverse cultural heritage. The museum is home to an impressive collection of artifacts, including ancient manuscripts, pottery, and textiles. The highlight is the Mummy Hall where you can see the preserved remains of mummies found in the Tarim Basin.
After lunch, continue your Urumqi city tour to Hongshan Park, aka Red Hill Park, which is one of the landmarks of Urumqi, sitting in the central area of this city. The main body of Hongshan Park is composed of a purple sandy conglomerate which is in red, hence the name. The park is popular for travelers in that it provides very good vision to behold the full view of Urumqi.
Afterward, take a walk around the Xinjiang International Bazaar to further enjoy the local culture. Aka Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar, it is the world’s largest bazaar, where you can admire strong Islamic architecture and explore various ethnic products from jewelry and handicrafts to local specialties and musical instruments.
After finishing the relaxing sightseeing, you will be dropped off at Urumqi airport/train station/downtown hotel.
