Things to do in Shawan

Beihu Park

There are promenades, pavilions, water docks, speedboats, cruise ships, jet skis, water landing platforms, and activities such as swimming, boating, surfing, and fishing. At present, the water surface in the scenic area is rippling with blue waves, speedboats are flying, cruise ships are slow and leisurely, couples are Yiyi, Wolong Changba, and weeping willows are embracing each other. Anglers are leisurely, swimmers tread thousands of waves, and dozens of waterbirds such as swans and geese in the lake play with each other, and the rockeries and ancient pavilions are in contrast, just like a picture of a water town in the south of the Yangtze River. Every year on July 16, is the unprecedented "North Lake Festival". On that day, people came from all directions to row, swim, sing, dance, fish, and have picnics. The music of Dongbula and Rewafu flutters by the lake from morning to night. There are thousands of delicious food stalls such as roast mutton, strips, pilaf, cold skin and so on. Coupled with the fragrant and colorful melons and fruits, they are warm and beautiful. The girls together constitute a unique Shihezi cultural phenomenon.

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No. 4 of Family-friendly Attractions in Xinjiang

Akhal-Teke Horse Base of Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park

Akhal-Teke Horse Base of Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park is located in Urumqi's Liyushan Park. Established in 2005, it spans nearly 300 acres and houses rare ecological resources such as petrified wood, populus euphratica, iron meteorites, grassland stone figures, Przewalski's horses, and Akhal-Teke horses. The site also features the Wild Horse-Silk Road Post cultural theme hotel. These views blend together to form the four core themes of Xinjiang's ancient ecological park: horses, art, gardens, and lodging. Currently, Akhal-Teke Horse Base of Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park has been designated as a "cultural tourism attraction" by the Autonomous Region Tourism Bureau and named a "demonstration base for cultural industries in the autonomous region" by the Autonomous Region Department of Culture.Member unit of Xinjiang Natural Museum AssociationIt is home to the National Ancient Fossil Museum Base and Xinjiang Ecological Civilization Education Base. In June 2016, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization designated Akhal-Teke Horse Base of Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park as a "SCO Cultural Industry Demonstration Base." As such, Akhal-Teke Horse Base of Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park serves not only as a cultural tourism attraction but also as a key hub for cultural exchange along the Belt and Road.

Bayanbulak

Bayanbulak Grassland has a flat landscape and abundant aquatic plants. It is a typical grassland and an ideal pasture at the south side of Tianshan Mountain. Every summer, Bayanbulak Grassland is covered with overlapping green grass, along with a host of lakes and wetlands. Cows and goats are herded here, creating a pastoral scene. The well-known Swan Lake is at the southeast part of the grassland. Kongnaiz Forest Area in the grassland is an ideal summer resort, with picturesque landscape and brilliant folk customs.

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Taoyuan Tourist Area

Shihezi Twin Lakes Tourist Scenic Area

No. 5 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Urumqi

Liyushan Park

Liyu Mountain Park is the largest original ecological park in Urumqi City. The Street Garden near the east gate of Liyu Mountain Park is about 5,000 square meters. There are nearly 100 fitness facilities including chess tables, table tennis tables, and exercise machines. It is a good place for residents to relax and exercise.

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Manas County

Kenswart Blue Lake Scenic Area

Kenswat Scenic Area is located at the 0 km mark of the S101 Hundred-Mile Danxia Tourist Scenic Route, earning its reputation as the "First Scenic Spot of S101 Tourism." Since its trial operation began on August 13, 2023, the attraction has welcomed over 100,000 visitors from within and outside Xinjiang. This tourism project has significantly enhanced the supporting facilities along the S101 Hundred-Mile Danxia Tourist Scenic Route, diversified tourism offerings, optimized the industrial structure, expanded consumption and employment opportunities, and fostered a new economic growth point for Manas County.

Xingfu Road

Xingfu Road Pedestrian Street is located in Shihezi. The street is divided into the East Street Specialty Business Area and the West Street Urban Memory Area. The West Street Urban Memory Area recreates the life scenes of the80s and incorporates military reclamation elements into the commercial street. The street features old-fashioned photo studios, old stations, and green-skinned train locomotives, among others.