If you are looking forward to experiencing different customs and customs
Feel the unique flavor of the New Year
Then Urumqi is definitely a choice not to be missed.
Urumqi city night view. Photo courtesy of Xinjiang Yaci Culture
This city on the northwest frontier
With its rich culture, beautiful scenery and tempting cuisine
It is attracting more and more tourists to come to celebrate the New Year.
So let's take a look
Urumqi city in the end
What are some eye-catching “check-in points”?
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar Night Market. Photo courtesy of Xinjiang Yaci Culture
From January 1st to February 29th, "Take the subway to visit the Bazaar and enjoy great value food exclusive month" event
Whenever you encounter the Avanti train or go to Erdaoqiao subway station
Check in and post Avanti doll styling on WeChat Moments
You can find it at the Food Street in Area C of the Grand Bazaar Pedestrian Street.
Enjoy performances of ethnic songs and dances and participate in interactive lucky draws
"Afanti" played by an actor was promoted at the Erdaoqiao Subway Cultural Theme Station in Urumqi. Photo by Liu Xin
January 20th – February 17th “Tianshan Mingyue Ice and Snow City New Year’s Gathering”
Bring light, shadow and light show to citizens and tourists
Bonfire DJ electronic music, ironwork performance and other programs
Dragon dance, lion dance and plum blossom pile were performed in turn
Tianshan Mingyue Ice and Snow City. Photo by Wang Xiaojun
The master of Tianshan Mingyue City beats the hot molten iron into the air. Photo by Yao Zhichao
Urumqi Confucian Temple
There will be recitation of prayers, New Year prayers,
Dragon dance, lion dance, yangko dance, majestic gongs and drums and other activities
Visitors participate in traditional cultural interactive games such as pot throwing. Photo by Liu Xin
Traditional lion dance performance. Photo by Liu Xin
In 2024, Urumqi Pearl Flower Spring Festival Flower Market opens, "Let a hundred flowers bloom to celebrate the New Year and celebrate the New Year happily"
In 2024, Urumqi’s Pearl Flower and Spring Festival Flower Market will open. Photo by Wang Xiaojun
Urumqi’s Mingzhu Flower Market is getting hotter in the new year. Photo by Wang Xiaojun
2024 Urumqi Pearl Flowers
Cultural activities during the Spring Exhibition and Sales Week to welcome the New Year
Five Modern Greenhouse Flower Trading Halls
Hundreds of florists
Includes nearly a thousand New Year’s Eve flower varieties
Night view of People's Park in Urumqi. Photo courtesy of Xinjiang Yaci Culture
Lasts from the first day of the lunar month to the seventh day of the lunar month
Another “check-in point”
Urumqi Hongshan Park
New Year Cultural Lantern Festival and Temple Fair
Provide visitors with a lively festive atmosphere
There will also be a series of activities to pray for blessings and auspiciousness in the New Year.
Spring Festival Garden Party in Urumqi People's Park. Photo by Liu Xin
The lanterns in People's Park of Urumqi are brightly lit, bringing a strong flavor of the New Year to our faces. Photo by Pan Qi
Visitors can check in and pray at People’s Park
Enjoy the New Year Lantern Exhibition
"Plum Blossoms Announce Spring"
The Second Spring Plum Blossom Exhibition of Urumqi Botanical Garden
More than 800 pots of high-quality plum blossoms of 12 varieties were unveiled
All the potted plum blossoms on display are old plum blossom piles that are 20 to 40 years old.
The stone lions and bright light show at the head of the West Bridge in Urumqi, Xinjiang complement each other. Photo by Liu Xin
"The Year of the Dragon, Guotai and People's Peace" themed light show
Brilliant lights will “dress up” Urumqi
The light show allows people of all ethnic groups to enjoy a visual feast
Express love and blessings for our great motherland
Opens at 20:30 every day and ends at 23:00 on the same day
Extended to 24 hours on New Year’s Eve
The light show is mainly in the Hongshanxi Bridge area
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar. Photo courtesy of Xinjiang Yaci Culture
In Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar area, exhibition area, friendship area and other areas
Tianshan District Grand Bazaar Series National-Level Intangible Cultural Heritage Chinese War Dance - Ying Ge Dance Appears in Xinjiang for the First Time
Each person holds a singing mallet
With gongs, drums and shouts
Walk and dance
The British singers and dancers are heroic. Photo by Zhang Shengjin
Yellow River Flying Dragon Folklore Performance
The Yellow River Flying Dragon Dance performed by a folk art team
Based on traditional dragon dance skills
Innovatively added martial arts actions
The light show at the Grand Bazaar Scenic Area in Urumqi, Xinjiang attracts citizens and tourists to come for sightseeing. Photo by Liu Xin
At the Grand Bazaar sightseeing tower
Watch the dancing dragon and phoenix laser light show
Visitors can experience "flying dragon in the sky" on site
Sensually stimulate the audience's emotions
Local herdsmen in Urumqi, Xinjiang perform a traditional show - Girl Chase. Photo courtesy of Xinjiang Yaci Culture
February 10th - February 18th
Urumqi County’s “Interesting Folk Customs Celebrate the New Year”
Traditional sports and folk activities
Carry out sheep catching, girl chasing, horse racing, etc.
The Xinjiang Museum launched the "Cultural Relics Activation Stage Play" "Thousand-Year Words". The picture shows the program "Qiuci Music and Dance". Photo by Gou Jipeng
Released by Urumqi Municipal Museum
2024 "Celebrate New Year in the Museum" New Year Series Cultural Activities
More than 20 activities in four major categories invite visitors to enjoy the Cultural Year
Visitors can participate in traditional costume experience
Traditional gaming experience, traditional intangible cultural heritage handicraft experience, etc.
Aerial shot of Urumqi city under the snowy peaks of the Tianshan Mountains. Photo by Wang Xiaojun
Located in Nanshan, Urumqi City
Xinjiang Silk Road International Resort and Baiyun Ski Resort
They are among the first batch of national ski resorts.
Also local residents and tourists from afar
The best "check-in point"
The picture above shows tourists enjoying skiing at Urumqi Nanshan Ski Resort. Photo courtesy of Xinjiang Yaci Culture. The picture below shows the aerial photography of the Tianshan Mountains in Urumqi, Xinjiang, which is magnificent and majestic with thousands of ravines. Photo by Wang Xiaojun
Here, the beauty of people galloping on the ski slopes
Post various poses in the ice and snow to your friends circle
You can deeply experience the beauty and joy of the ice and snow world
Urumqi Nanshan Scenic Area in winter. Photo courtesy of Xinjiang Yaci Culture
Recommended by Xiaoxin
Celebrating New Year in Urumqi
Walk the best route:
Urumqi—Silk Road International Resort
Tianshan Grand Canyon Scenic Area—Baiyun Ski Resort—Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
People’s Park—Hongshan Park—Botanical Garden—Tianshan Moon City
Confucian Temple—Xinjiang Museum—“Six Halls and One Center”
Tourists enjoy folk songs and dances at the Urumqi Banquet Hall. The picture shows the "intangible cultural heritage" Samavar dance. Photo by Shi Yujiang
During the Chinese New Year, Urumqi’s special delicacies must be tried
Diners from all over the country come here for the delicious food
Roasted Lamb. Photo courtesy of Xinjiang Yaci Culture
Let’s see what delicious food there is in Urumqi
Let diners across the country salivate...
Urumqi's specialty food - roasted whole lamb. Photo by Wang Xiaojun
Roast whole lamb is a traditional dish in Urumqi
It is also one of Urumqi’s representative delicacies.
It uses lambs with moderate fatness and leanness
Grilled over charcoal fire
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, great taste
Lamb kebab. Photo by Wang Xiaojun
BBQ
Delicacies that are indispensable on people’s dining tables
A barbecue and a glass of wine
Naan. Photo courtesy of Xinjiang Yaci Culture
Nang is one of the traditional staple foods in Xinjiang
It comes in various flavors and shapes
Freshly baked naan is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside
Very delicious
Noodles are one of the traditional delicacies of Xinjiang. Photo by Wang Xiaojun
Noodles are one of the traditional delicacies of Xinjiang
It uses high-quality flour and meat and other ingredients
The texture is chewy and elastic, with various flavors
The chef of "Nongjiale" in Urumqi puts the freshly cooked large plate of chicken on the plate. Photo by Liu Xin
Xinjiang chicken is a classic dish in Xinjiang
It is also a must-have dish on the New Year’s table
It is made of chicken pieces, potato pieces, wide noodles and other ingredients
cooked
Delicious taste, good color and aroma
These delicacies are unique to Urumqi
Try these delicacies
It is also a way to understand the culture of this city
Urumqi specialty original barbecue. Photo courtesy of Xinjiang Yaci Culture
In the streets and alleys of Urumqi
Many food stalls and restaurants can be found
You can taste local specialties
These delicacies not only taste unique
And it means auspiciousness
Adding a strong festive atmosphere to the Spring Festival
A collection of delicious food in Urumqi. Photo by Wang Xiaojun
at this festive moment
Why not try Urumqi’s specialties?
Feel the different flavor
In short
Urumqi is a charming place
Whether it is natural scenery or cultural history
It’s worth your visit during the Spring Festival
Hope this guide can help you
Have an unforgettable Spring Festival holiday in Urumqi!
Author: Wang Xiaojun