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Four kilometers south of Urumqi | A cultural and artistic Citywalk route I've personally tested three times (with 2 branch routes)
Cultural and Artistic Tour

Four kilometers south of Urumqi | A cultural and artistic Citywalk route I've personally tested three times (with 2 branch routes)

This Urumqi Citywalk route runs from the South Gate Bank to People's Square, a main route of approximately 4.2 kilometers. It connects the old buildings of Shanxi Lane, the corner of the vegetable mar

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Urumqi Night Tour Secret Route | Tested and tested from 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM: Light Show + Night Market + Old Teahouse, avoiding the crowds
Cultural and Artistic Tour

Urumqi Night Tour Secret Route | Tested and tested from 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM: Light Show + Night Market + Old Teahouse, avoiding the crowds

A personally tested night tour route in Urumqi: Start at 6 PM from the lakeside lights at Nanhu Square, walk to the affordable night market on Nanhu East Road for spicy lamb trotters and yogurt rice d

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Cooking Spring into Porridge: An Immersive Experience of Nowruz Festival, Mulberry Paper, Atlas Tie-dye, and Xinjiang Music in Urumqi
Cultural and Artistic Tour

Cooking Spring into Porridge: An Immersive Experience of Nowruz Festival, Mulberry Paper, Atlas Tie-dye, and Xinjiang Music in Urumqi

In Urumqi, you can cook a pot of seven-grain porridge during Nowruz, make mulberry paper by hand, dye a piece of Atlas silk, and then go to a teahouse to listen to a Xinjiang folk song. This article u

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Urumqi's Artistic Undercurrents: 8 Spiritual Corners Connected by Old Factories, Independent Bookstores, and Community Cafes
Cultural and Artistic Tour

Urumqi's Artistic Undercurrents: 8 Spiritual Corners Connected by Old Factories, Independent Bookstores, and Community Cafes

Avoiding the Grand Bazaar and Red Hill, Urumqi's hidden gems of art and culture are tucked away in cultural and creative parks converted from old factories, independent bookstores, private art galleri

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Tianshan Cultural Heritage | In-depth Cultural and Artistic Tour of Urumqi
Cultural and Artistic Tour

Tianshan Cultural Heritage | In-depth Cultural and Artistic Tour of Urumqi

Explore the unique cultural and artistic charm of Urumqi. This curated blog post will guide you through an in-depth cultural journey, encompassing the precious collections of the Xinjiang Uygur Autono

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