Top 20 Best Things to Do in Urumqi
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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Urumqi

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  • The Xinjiang Museumtop_1
    4.8/5
    󰺂7.5
    Urumqi.The Xinjiang Museum/Youhao Road2.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Urumqi
    Highlights:
    󰀆12 ethnic items & Xibe kang
    󰋄Siberian hearth & 12 ethnic cultures
    󱨠Saved by 310 users󱨠1489 positive reviews
  • Xinjiang International Grand Bazaartop_2
    4.5/5
    󰺂7.2
    Urumqi.International Grand Bazaar5.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Urumqi
    Highlights:
    󱨜Silk Road show nightly
    󰀆Street showcasing 100+ heritage projects
    󱨠Saved by 405 users󱨠1044 positive reviews
  • Urumqi Tianshan Grand Canyontop_3
    4.3/5
    󰺂7.0
    203.06
    Urumqi County53.1 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoUrumqi Tianshan Grand Canyon winter operational adjustment | Oct 9, 2025-Apr 30, 2026
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Urumqi
    Highlights:
    󱨜Kazakh culture & winter fun
    󱨜Pristine spruce & Xinjiang highlights
    󱨠Saved by 333 users󱨠773 positive reviews
  • Xinjiang Khan Blood Horse Base
    4
    4.6/5
    󰺂6.9
    60.87
    Urumqi.Xinjiang Medical University/Wangjialiang4.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Urumqi
    Highlights:
    Certified purebred Akhal-Teke horses
    󱓊Rare horses & ancient fossils
    󱨠Saved by 142 users󱨠754 positive reviews
  • Guhya
    5
    4.2/5
    󰺂6.2
    10.18
    Urumqi64 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Train ride into salt lake
    Unique salt lake relaxation experience
    󱨠Saved by 110 users󱨠319 positive reviews
  • Hongshan Park
    6
    4.7/5
    󰺂5.9
    Urumqi.Hongshan Park/Nanhu2.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Night Attractions in Urumqi
    Highlights:
    City views from Red Mountain
    󱓊Red sandstone mountain: city landmark
    󱨠Saved by 169 users󱨠326 positive reviews
  • Dazhangcheng Bai Shui Jian Ancient Town
    7
    4.1/5
    󰺂5.9
    281.32
    Urumqi80.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Urumqi
    Highlights:
    󱓊Trees uniquely lean southeast
    󰀆Unique trees leaning southeast
    󱨠111 positive reviews
  • Nanshan Ranch
    8
    4.2/5
    󰺂5.8
    35.3
    Urumqi County58 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Urumqi
    Highlights:
    󰋄Panoramic view of Nanshan Ranch
    󰀆Spring-like highland from May-October
    󱨠Saved by 107 users
  • Shuimo Valley Scenic Area
    9
    4.7/5
    󰺂5.5
    Urumqi.Shuimogou3.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Night Attractions in Urumqi
    Highlights:
    󰋄Hydrogen Sulfide Spring - Hot Spring Therapy
    Take a sightseeing car to enjoy panoramic views of Shuimogou
    󱨠125 positive reviews
  • Baiyun Ski Resort
    10
    4.5/5
    󰺂5.5
    Urumqi County43.5 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe ski season is here, feel the speed and passion | Nov 2025-Feb 2026
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Ski Resorts in Urumqi
    󱨠73% positive reviews

What Best Things to Do are there in Urumqi?
These are all Best Things to Do in Urumqi:The Xinjiang Museum, Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, Urumqi Tianshan Grand Canyon, Xinjiang Khan Blood Horse Base, Guhya
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Urumqi?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Urumqi include:The Xinjiang Museum:4.8, Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar:4.5, Urumqi Tianshan Grand Canyon:4.3, Xinjiang Khan Blood Horse Base:4.6, Guhya:4.2
At what locations in Urumqi can Best Things to Do in Urumqi be found?
The Best Things to Do in Urumqi are mainly located in:The Xinjiang Museum:Urumqi, Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar:Urumqi, Urumqi Tianshan Grand Canyon:Urumqi County, Xinjiang Khan Blood Horse Base:Urumqi, Guhya:Urumqi
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