Grand Bazaar, a bazaar on South Jiefang Road.
Hong Shan (Red Mountain) is the symbol of Urumqi, located in Hongshan Park.
People's Park, south of Hongshan Park.
Glacier No. 1, origin of Urumqi River, is the largest glacier near a major city in China.
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum, which was completely rebuilt in the early 2000s.
Heavenly Lake Scenic Area, a popular park with some of China's most famous alpine scenery, a little more than two hours outside Urumqi.
Shuimogou Hot Springs is located 5 km (3.1 mi) northeast of Urumqi.
Xinjiang Silk Road Museum is located right next to the Grand Bazaar at No. 160 Shengli Road. It is located on the fourth and fifth floor of a very large European style building which houses a shopping complex as well. Most of the exhibits have English names as well and some of their guides speak some English.
Urumqi Tartar Mosque is a luxuriously furbished mosque located on Jiefang Road. The mosque is open to female and male visitors unlike other mosques. However, permission must have been obtained prior to visiting the mosque.
The monument at the Geographical Center of Asian Continent, in Yongfeng Township, Ürümqi County