Things to Do in Urumqi, Urumqi, China
I extended my stay at Urumqi, Xinjiang China for another 4 days for self-tour exploration. I have been spending 8 days with the driver and tour guide. I felt suffocated to travel with people following me around. Yes! It's more convenient but just feel obliged and have no freedom to travel with people.聽
When I said to my tour guide, that I would be spending the next 4 days at Urumqi, he was like....are you kidding me? What are you going to do here? Most of the attractions in Xinjiang aren't in Urumqi. It's always a distance travel by car or flight. For me, 4 days isn't long considering my health condition limitation. I couldn't walk as fast and longer than those glorious youthful days.聽
Is it really worth it to visit the Xinjiang Museum? Well...absolutely! Where else do you want to visit around Urumqi if you have some time to spare? Furthermore, it's a free entrance. To be honest, this Xinjiang Museum has the most impressive exhibition compared to the other museums, I have visited in China. If you have little time to wander around, the main attraction here is the Tarim Basin Mummies. Just go up to the second floor and you will find the collections of over 4,000 years old mummies. Each of the mummies has a unique story and is well preserved from the facial to the tattoo. The most famous of the mummies is the Beauty of Loulan. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
When I said to my tour guide, that I would be spending the next 4 days at Urumqi, he was like....are you kidding me? What are you going to do here? Most of the attractions in Xinjiang aren't in Urumqi. It's always a distance travel by car or flight. For me, 4 days isn't long considering my health condition limitation. I couldn't walk as fast and longer than those glorious youthful days.聽
Is it really worth it to visit the Xinjiang Museum? Well...absolutely! Where else do you want to visit around Urumqi if you have some time to spare? Furthermore, it's a free entrance. To be honest, this Xinjiang Museum has the most impressive exhibition compared to the other museums, I have visited in China. If you have little time to wander around, the main attraction here is the Tarim Basin Mummies. Just go up to the second floor and you will find the collections of over 4,000 years old mummies. Each of the mummies has a unique story and is well preserved from the facial to the tattoo. The most famous of the mummies is the Beauty of Loulan. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Things to Do in Urumqi
Guide Location: China » Urumqi
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Rina Farafienar Binti Ismail
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Guide Location: China » Urumqi
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Rina Farafienar Binti Ismail
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Xinjiang Regional Museum
- Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
- Hongshan Park
- People's Park
- Tower of Reflecting the Setting Sun
- Distant Viewing Tower
- Wulong Fountain
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