Urumqi is the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is the political, economic and cultural center of Xinjiang, an important gateway to the opening up of western China, the bridgehead of the western section of China of the New Eurasian Continental Bridge, and is located in the geographical center of the Asian continent. Urumqi is home to 47 nationalities, including Han, Uygur, Kazak, Hui and Mongolian, with strong national characteristics. Its unique costumes and ethnic cultural activities, such as horse racing, herding sheep, chasing girls, Dawazi performance, Alken playing and singing, and people of all ethnic groups who are good at singing and dancing, are very attractive to tourists from all over the world. Urumqi is surrounded by mountains and waters, and the land is vast and fertile. East of the city is Bogda Peak, with an altitude of more than 5,400 meters; South of the city is the majestic Tianshan Mountains; The west of the city is a mythical demon mountain; The city is a small and steep red hill and a towering nine-level brick tower town of Long Ta.
Tianshan Mountain, a large mountain range in eastern Central Asia, runs through central Xinjiang in China, and is a famous tourist attraction in Xinjiang. Such as Bogda Peak, where snow never melts all year round, and Tianchi Lake, which is clear and pure. The peaks, deep forests and grasslands below 3000 meters above sea level in Tianshan Mountain are natural places for marmots, argali, snow leopards, Tianshan deer, Tianshan antelope and other birds and animals to inhabit and multiply. Tianchi Lake on the mountainside of Boda Peak is an alpine lake formed by ancient glaciers and mudslides blocking the river. Glacier snow sparkles, which is in harmony with Tianchi Bicheng Lake, forming a beautiful natural landscape of alpine Pinghu. Saussurea involucrata, also known as Saussurea involucrata, is a rare Chinese herbal medicine unique to Xinjiang, which grows on the steep cliffs and cracks of ice-stained rocks at an altitude of about 4000 meters in Tianshan Mountain. It grows naturally, is very rare, and has unique pharmacological effects and magical medicinal value.
Nanshan Natural Scenic Area is located in the mountainous area at the northern foot of Karawucheng Mountain, a branch of the northern Tianshan Mountains, with many scenic spots such as Baiyanggou, Xia Hou, Ganggou, Dengcaogou, Shuixigou, Miaoergou and Banfanggou. In spring and summer, flowers are in full bloom, bees and butterflies are flying, and horses and sheep are all over the hillside, which is a typical Tianshan grassland scenery. Baigou is a steep mountain with flocks of cattle and sheep. At the end of the valley is a natural cliff with a drop of more than 40 meters and a waterfall with a width of 2 meters running down. Spruce bushes are dotted with Mongolian yurts of Kazakh herders. You can visit the herdsmen's house, drink milk tea and eat mutton. You can also ride on the grassland. There are also activities with national characteristics such as horse racing, catching sheep and chasing girls. This is a very romantic and emotional destination.
Shuimogou Scenic Area is located at the foot of Dongshan Mountain and the end of Hongshan Mountain. In the fault canyon of the strange earthquake, which is as long as 1 km, a pleasant landscape dominated by Shuita Mountain, Qingquan Mountain, Hongqiao Mountain, Wenquan Mountain and Shuimo River has been formed. There are towering old trees, hot springs, pavilions and temples in the scenic area. Shuimogou Hot Spring has a perennial water temperature of 28-30, and is rich in potassium, sodium, magnesium and nitrate plasma, which has a certain curative effect on dermatosis and arthritis.
The colorful city of Giza, also known as the colorful bay, is named after its colorful landforms. More than 30 kilometers southeast is Qitai Ghost Town. A colorful city is like a dream world, with bright, strong and colorful colors. Large or small, scattered hills are wrapped in gorgeous colors, showing all kinds of confusing scenes. Being in it, it seems to be integrated into the immortal picture of the abstract master, which makes people marvel at the masterpieces of nature.
In addition, many scenic spots such as Urumqi Salt Lake, Hongshan and No.1 Glacier are also worth seeing.