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Top 50 Night Attractions in Xinjiang [2025]
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Hemu Scenic Area
4.5
/5
4489 reviews
8.2
From IDR 170455
Based on 73 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +864001110906
Address: Hemu Village, Kanas Hemu Township, Burqin County, Altay Region 7 kilometers east
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 days
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Hiking through the village, you can explore the unique gardens of various guesthouses, where flowers bloom in the summer. Walking along the riverside boardwalk, be sure to climb to the observation deck for a bird's-eye view. The viewpoint also overlooks a grassland, where you can enjoy the scenery on horseback and swing.
Food and accommodation in the village are relatively expensive, so be prepared.
A roasted sweet potato cost 25 yuan... I didn't dare buy anything else. The scenery is quite nice. Girls might prefer this place. My wife thinks it's beautiful. I came to Hemu first, but after visiting Kanas, I've forgotten what it looks like.
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World Mystery Town
4.3
/5
4544 reviews
7.9
From IDR 140910
Based on 25 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609906964701
Address: Urho, Karamay, Xinjiang, China, 834014
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Xinjiang
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Passing through the oil city of Karamay, near the Urho Devil City, we saw a vast field of oil pumps.
Beneath the Yardang landforms lie reserves of heavy black oil. How thick is this oil? In the summer, it's like sesame paste, and in the winter, it's like a rolled-up quilt.
I never imagined that even in such a geologically desolate Devil City, lashed by rain and driven by winds reaching force 10 to 12, such precious black oil resources could be found.
How should I put it? It's just average.
Not as good as the Danxia landforms in Zhangye.
This Xinjiang area is huge and empty. It feels a bit boring.
Not many tourists, not many activities. Food is not cheap.
The name "Devil City" is completely unnecessary. It's not at all spooky. It doesn't matter whether I go or not.
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Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
4.5
/5
2489 reviews
7.2
Based on 194 reviews
International Grand Bazaar | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8609918553333
Address: No. 8, Jiefang South Road, Tianshan District, Urumqi
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.17 of Best Things to Do in Xinjiang
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The ethnic songs and dances of the Uyghur, Kazakh, Tajik, and Mongolian peoples are truly worth watching. The performances are full of exotic charm and charm. Absolutely fantastic! I highly recommend it!
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar is truly a place you won't want to leave once you've arrived! As one of Xinjiang's most iconic cultural landmarks, it's a "treasure market" that embodies the essence of the Western Regions.
Enter the Grand Bazaar, and colorful silk scarves, ethnic embroidery, and handcrafted bronze and silverware gleam from the stalls. The enthusiastic shouts of vendors and the cheerful music of ethnic music fill your ears, while the aroma of wheat from baked buns, the cumin-scented aroma of grilled lamb skewers, and the charred, sesame-scented aroma of freshly baked naan linger on your nose—the sensory experience alone is intoxicating.
I highly recommend trying the freshly baked thin-skinned buns, with their crispy skin and juicy meat. The handmade ice cream is incredibly rich and milky, perfect with a naan! If you're looking for souvenirs, Kazakh embroidered tapestries and Uyghur musical instruments are both worthwhile souvenirs. Be sure to haggle with the vendors; it's a fun and engaging experience.
In the evening, the Grand Bazaar's architecture is especially stunning in the setting sun. The golden domes and carved columns exude a solemn yet lively atmosphere, creating a captivating image of exotic charm. This isn't just a place to shop; it's a living folk museum where you can truly experience Xinjiang's diverse culture and warm hospitality. A visit here will make you realize how worthwhile it is!
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Ancient City of Kashgar
4.8
/5
1077 reviews
7.1
Based on 37 reviews
Ancient City of Kashgar | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8609982831196
Address: No.10, Yawage Road, Kashgar City, Kashgar Region
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
No.19 of Best Things to Do in Xinjiang
Highlights:
Night tour: ancient architecture views
Stroll & admire colorful arches
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🧳Explore the ancient city of Kashgar | 🌟The bright pearl on the thousand-year Silk Road
📍Location: Kashgar, Xinjiang
📅Date: April 15, 2023
👋Traveling companions: Solo adventure
🎒Luggage: Suitcase, backpack, sneakers, hat, sunscreen, camera
📝Itinerary:
1️⃣ D1: Arrive in Kashgar, check in to the hotel, and rest
2️⃣ D2: Visit the old city of Kashgar in the morning and experience the rich folk customs
3️⃣ D3: Visit Id Kah Mosque in the afternoon and feel the charm of religious culture
4️⃣ D4: Go to Taxkorgan and visit the Tajik ethnic village
5️⃣ D5: Return to Kashgar, free activities, and taste local food
6️⃣ D6: End the pleasant trip to the ancient city of Kashgar and leave Xinjiang
🌟Highlights recommended:
1️⃣ Kashgar Old Town: Stroll along the narrow streets, admire the ancient architectural style, and taste authentic food
2️⃣ Id Kah Mosque: Magnificent and magnificent, learn about the doctrines and history of Islam
3️⃣ Taxkorgan: Experience the customs and customs of the Tajik people and appreciate the magnificent scenery of the Pamir Plateau
📷Photography tips:
1️⃣ Morning: Sunlight shines through the minaret of the mosque to capture the sacred atmosphere
2️⃣ Old Town: On the narrow streets, with the ancient houses as the background, show the charm of Kashgar
3️⃣ Tajik Village: Under the blue sky and white clouds, record the life scenes of the Tajik people
4️⃣ Pamir Plateau: Standing on a high place, overlooking the magnificent mountains and grasslands
📢Warm Tips:
1️⃣ Respect local customs and don't take photos at will to disturb residents
2️⃣ Pay attention to safety, abide by the regulations of the scenic area, and protect cultural relics and historical sites
3️⃣ Carry sunscreen with you to prevent sunburn
4️⃣ When tasting food, pay attention to food hygiene and taste in moderation
5️⃣ Keep a happy mood and enjoy the fun of exploring alone
🎉 Conclusion:
This trip to the ancient city of Kashgar made me deeply feel the unique charm of the Silk Road. I hope to continue to explore more beautiful places in the future! 🌈
The ancient city of Kashgar is like a living history museum. Stepping into it is like traveling through time and space. The maze-like streets and alleys, the earthy yellow buildings are scattered in an orderly manner, and are filled with strong Uyghur customs. There are a variety of traditional handicraft shops, where you can appreciate the exquisite skills of craftsmen. The ancient city is full of delicious food, and the baked naan and hand-pulled rice are mouth-watering. People are warm and hospitable, with simple smiles. Here, you can truly feel the charm of ancient culture and the fireworks of life. It is a travel experience that cannot be missed.
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The Ancient City of Jiaohe
4.6
/5
1263 reviews
6.6
From IDR 159091
Based on 226 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609958687666
Address: Gaochang, Turpan, Xinjiang, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 3 hours
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1. You absolutely must take the electric trolley. It's too far, you can't skip it.
2. The electric trolley has three stops. Stops 1 and 2 are ok, as the main ruins are all at stop 3. If you have plenty of time, go to stops 2 and 3; if you're pressed for time, go straight to stop 3.
3. If you're carpooling and need to catch a train, talk to the driver and he'll help you find a taxi. After you're done, take a taxi directly to the train station. Of course, you'll have to pay for a taxi.
Booking tickets on Ctrip is reliable and convenient.
The scenic area is generally quite good, but the village and man-made attractions cost an extra 40 yuan, which is totally unworthy. Jiaohe Ancient City is quite impressive, and we paid 100 yuan for a guide, which was well worth it; otherwise, we wouldn't have understood it. The only problem is that the price is too high for the modeling.
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Yotkan Ancient City
4.2
/5
234 reviews
6.6
From IDR 154546
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609032525888
Address: 新疆维吾尔自治区和田地区和田县X629
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
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Due to the influence of the overall environment, there are not many tourists in the scenic area. Although it is an ancient city built by modern people, it is an experience for tourists who have never been to or do not understand the Western Regions. There is no need to be obsessed with whether it is an ancient city!
The place is not big, there are many performances but they are not very exciting, the plot is thin or a little crude after all, but compared with the ticket price, Hotan, the largest city in the southern part of the desolate Taklimakan Desert, is also difficult in various ways, it is above average.
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Liuxing Street
4.7
/5
62 reviews
6.4
Liuxing Street | >100 km from downtown
Address: 伊宁市江苏路与工人街交叉口西200米
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
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On Liuxing Street, there are three recommended dry rice. I have eaten it. It is all a popular store. The first is Gulandam ice cream. The decoration is a bit ins style. The ice cream is 9 yuan and 9 yuan, and then the jam can be added casually. Very good, many people. The second is the blue wall lungs. It is the CCTV that has been photographed. I bought a small portion of 8 yuan. If you like to eat lamb, you can also add money to add materials. The third is Wusun Milk Tea House, which is authentic Kazakh milk tea. I think it is a bit unaccustomed to drinking, because it is sweet and salty, but it is also very good to taste once.
When you take the steaming pasta brought by the Uighur guys, you will feel the enthusiasm of the Six Star Street and the brother nation; When you stand in front of the city carvings of three black copper horse carriages, you seem to appreciate the exotic atmosphere; When you are close to the half-circle lantern door of Liuxing Street, you will not help but walk forward to the city pool; When you step on the lanterns of "I am waiting for you in Liuxing Street", maybe you really look forward to that warm encounter; Nature when "Apple Incense" comes quietly, your feet seem to move, that is not only the song but also the sweet Ili Apple 🍎 and so on. The magic sucks you.
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Eight-Diagram City
4.4
/5
159 reviews
6.0
>100 km from downtown
Address: Tekes, Ili, Xinjiang, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
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Baguacheng is well worth a visit. Riding an electric donkey in the nighttime breeze was so relaxing. We had the breakfast recommended by the B&B owner, but unfortunately, we arrived late and missed out on the delicious pancakes. However, the owner ordered all the street food for us: delicious lamb skewers, dumplings, cold noodles, pepper chicken, and sauerkraut noodles... He even made milk tea for us. I wasn't used to it, but it was so touching. Afterward, we checked out at every shop and even had crayfish. Hahaha. I ate so many skewers and big plate chicken that I thought crayfish was even better.
🔴Xiwei Fast Food Restaurant. Xibe flatbread is a Xibe specialty, only found in Yili. Freshly made white pancakes are served with cauliflower, chive chili sauce, milk tea, and a delicious jerk.
🔴Ruyan Farmhouse Courtyard👍🏻 This Hui-style stir-fry restaurant is also quite good. The spicy pork and Kazakh potato chips are excellent.
🔴 Ma Bai Kailai's lamb chops and sliced pork slices are a Xinjiang specialty, and Dingjia Private Kitchen is also quite good, a Xinjiang specialty.
🔴The next morning, I went to Apa's milk tea house and had baolsak. It's delicious, with jam or cheese. It's absolutely delicious. I also had a lot of noodles, but they were still very tasty.
🔴Recommended things to do in the county town:
1. Li Street, a street with ethnic minority characteristics, perfect for taking photos and pictures. There's Gulai Dam ice cream there that you must try. It's open day or night, free of charge.
2. Tai Chi Altar, similar to the Tekes Museum, learn about the city's history and I Ching culture. You can see the eight streets of the Bagua City. Admission is 20 yuan per person, and it's open day or night.
3. The City That Never Sleeps, with ethnic minority song and dance performances, bonfires, mermaids, and more, is perfect for evenings. Free of charge.
4. The I Ching Cultural Park, where you can learn about I Ching culture, the Eight Trigrams, and other things. There's a fee, about 20 yuan per person, so it's best to go during the day.
5. The Tai Chi Eye Ferris Wheel, perfect for nighttime viewing. At night, you can visit Tai Chi Altar, the City That Never Sleeps, and another great place to check out: the Apa Grand Bazaar.
Tekes Bagua City, the most "Bagua" city in China. I never expected that there would be such a city with strong Taoist elements in Yili, Xinjiang, outside the Great Wall. Its layout is like a huge Bagua formation. There are no traffic lights in the main urban area. The streets are like a maze, and Bagua elements are everywhere. Karajun of the world is Bagua City of China. This place was once the Wusun tribe in the Han Dynasty, the Western Liao Dynasty in the Song Dynasty, and the Yili General's Mansion in the Qing Dynasty. A Bagua City opening ceremony and a song "Tekes Welcome You" raised the enthusiasm for tourism to the highest point.
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Hongshan Park
4.6
/5
1064 reviews
5.9
Based on 111 reviews
Hongshan Park/Nanhu | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8609918855671
Address: No. 40, North 1st Lane, Hongshan Road, Shuimogou District, Urumqi City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3 hours
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Highlights:
Urumqi night view & lights
Red Hill Tower: Stunning night view
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Located in the center of Urumqi, Hongshan Park is a free attraction, and it is also a must-play attraction in Urumqi. After entering the park through security check, go straight all the way up, pass the Big Buddha Temple, and overlook the building (you need to pay ten yuan per person to climb the building) to reach the iconic building Hongshan Tower. Across the Red Mountain Tower, you can see the whole picture of the city center of Urumqi.
Urumqi Hongshan Park is located in the city center and is a national tourist attraction. The park is named for Hongshan, and the mountain is red. The park has Hongshan Tower, Big Buddha Temple, Yuanyulou and other attractions, as well as green spaces, lakes and other natural landscapes. It is a comprehensive natural mountain park integrating tourism, classical characteristics, humanistic connotation, and sports and fitness. It is a national 4A-level tourist scenic spot. It is also one of the new ten scenes of Urumqi City. It is a free park and personally feels worth a visit.
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Terrace Folk Residence
4.4
/5
151 reviews
5.7
Based on 73 reviews
Ancient City of Kashgar | >100 km from downtown
Address: Tuman Road, Kaxgar, Kashgar Region
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
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The Kashgar Gaotai Dwellings, preserved as a heritage park, boast over 600 houses built of mud and poplar wood. They stretch across a gently sloping landscape, with lanes ranging from 6 meters wide to just 1.5 meters narrow. While the houses appear shabby, the sunlight filtering through their walls creates a unique charm.
Gaotai Residence is located in the northeast of the old city of Kashgar, separated from the ancient city of Kashgar by a road. It is a Uighur architectural community built on the loess high cliff. It is more than 40 meters high and more than 800 meters long. It has a history of 600 years. It is a wonder of the ancient Uighur houses and folk customs in Kashgar. As a heritage park, the Kashgar Gaotai houses have more than 600 houses built with mud and poplar wood. They are laid on a slow high slope, the widest of the lanes is 6 meters, and the narrowest is only1.5 meters. Although the houses in the Gaotai houses look shabby, the sun is really unique on the walls.
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