The Grand Bazaar in Urumqi is a popular tourist destination with a busy atmosphere, featuring food stalls, shops, and a mix of locals and tourists, but few Westerners. It offers local snacks, fruit, and cultural experiences, with heightened security measures in place.

The Tianshan Mountains are a mountain range near Urumqi, featuring snow-capped peaks and the location of Tianchi Lake.

Heavenly Lake of Tianshan is a place to stroll along the lake and admire the snowcapped peaks, dense forests, and rolling grasslands.

Tianchi Lake, also known as Heavenly Lake, is a serene lake in the Tianshan Mountains, known for its clear blue waters, snow-capped peaks, and spiritual significance.

The Xinjiang Regional Museum in Urumqi showcases the region's rich history and diverse ethnic cultures, including artifacts from ancient tombs and a mummy exhibition featuring the Lulan Beauty.

The Flaming Mountains in Turpan are known for their intense heat and striking red color due to the red stones and mudstones, with ground temperatures reaching nearly 90°C.

Tianchi (Heavenly Lake), located in the Tianshan Mountains near Urumqi, offers clear emerald waters surrounded by Spruce and pine forests, reflecting the snowy peaks and lush forests.

Urumqi is the starting point of a Xinjiang road trip, known for its cuisine featuring spices, lamb, and shared dishes, and its famous Grand Bazaar.