Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, A kaleidoscope of Uyghur culture and exotic bazaars

510 Jiefang South Road, Tianshan District, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Place to buy local specialties
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Introduction

The Bazaar Market in the Tian Shan District of Urumqi, China, is the largest market in the country and represents the purest form of Uighur culture. The most famous attraction is the Silk Road Sightseeing Tower in the center of the square, where exhibits on different levels showcase the history and stories of the Silk Road. The Grand Bazaar offers various Xinjiang specialty foods and handicrafts that dazzle the eyes. It is also a complex of Islamic culture, architecture, ethnic commerce, entertainment, and dining, and an important center for showcasing Xinjiang's tourism products.
Address
510 Jiefang South Road, Tianshan District, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Opening hours
10:00-24:00 (all day) (Mon-Sun, Jan 1-Dec 31)
Transportation
Take metro line 1 to Erdaogiao Station, get off and walk about 100 meters to reach the destination.