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International Grand Bazaar (Urumqi)
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International Grand Bazaar (Urumqi)

乌鲁木齐新疆国际大巴扎

Xinjiang, Urumqi·43.7616°N, 87.4869°E
Ticket Price
CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Duration
2 hours

About International Grand Bazaar (Urumqi)

Urumqi's iconic bazaar is a bustling market of minarets, domes and vaulted lanes. Spices, carpets, dried fruit, handicrafts and a folk-show theater fill this colorful crossroads of cultures.

Highlights

• Vast Uyghur market with minarets, food and crafts. • Spices, carpets, dried fruit and a folk-show theater. • Iconic photo spot in central Urumqi.

Suggested Route

Enter the square, walk the souk lanes, then the mosque/minaret, then the food street; 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Uyghur kebab, naan, hand-pulled noodles and dried fruit. City hotels steps away.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, ATMs, wheelchair access, evening shows and an info desk.
Travel Tips

Check for special exhibitions or cultural performances. Some areas may require additional tickets.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June-September

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

08:00-17:30

Getting There

Tianshan District, Urumqi; Urumqi Metro Line 1 (Erdaoqiao) ~0.5 km; Urumqi Railway Station ~5 km; Diwopu Airport ~20 km.

Reservation

Free entry to the bazaar; no reservation required.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
乌鲁木齐新疆国际大巴扎

43.7616, 87.4869

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