Urumqi One-Day Travel Guide: Hidden Gems for Stunning Photos

Summer is the perfect time to visit Xinjiang! And you definitely can't miss Urumqi when you're here‼️ As a transit hub, I highly recommend spending a day exploring this city. Here's a one-day itinerary featuring unique spots 📷 that are perfect for capturing amazing photos! The exotic vibe of Urumqi is truly impressive. · 🗺️ One-Day Itinerary: Urumqi Cultural Center ➠ Luna Bella ➠ Hantengri Mosque ➠ White Mosque ➠ Nurkan ➠ Yashan Observation Deck · Urumqi Cultural Center Who would have thought that in Xinjiang, besides its breathtaking natural scenery, there’s a futuristic building like this! Looking up at it, I felt as if I had stepped into the sci-fi world of "The Three-Body Problem"—absolutely stunning! · Luna Bella A hidden gem for perfect shots 💯! The entrance of this place is fantastic for photos, giving off a 90s American street vibe 🎞️. Snap a shot and you’ll get movie-like frames! · Hantengri Mosque One of the larger Uyghur mosques in the city, its architectural style is unique, with a Baroque-style dome that’s truly magnificent! · White Mosque Located near the Grand Bazaar, this mosque features pure white walls and a jade-green dome, giving it a fairytale-like charm! The hidden photo spot is across the street from Xinjiang Min Street 📷. · Nurkan Stepping into this place left me with an unforgettable visual impact! The "palace-level" luxurious environment immediately caught my eye—carved crystal chandeliers, vintage fireplaces, stained glass windows... Every detail exudes opulence, making it a perfect spot for photos! · Yashan Observation Deck: From the observation deck, you can overlook the entire Urumqi nightscape! Navigate to "Huayuan Shangyuan Beige," enter through the black iron gate next to the residential area, and walk along the road for about 50 minutes or hike the dirt trail for about 30 minutes. We reached the summit just in time for the blue hour—it was stunning! The mountain is windy and cold, so don’t forget to bring a windbreaker. · 🏠 About Accommodation: I stayed at the Puyin Hotel this time, and the location is super convenient! It’s right across from Urumqi High-Speed Rail Station—just cross the street to get there. It’s also close to the airport, only a 20-minute drive away. The moment I stepped into the hotel, I was surrounded by the elegance of Oriental aesthetics. The handcrafted woven backdrop wall with the subtle "Puyin" characters caught my eye, and I even found poetic inscriptions in the lobby inspired by Wang Wei’s verse: "Bright moon shines between pine trees, clear spring flows over rocks," showcasing refined taste and charm. 🍵 The hotel also offers an exclusive "Puyin Tea" experience, said to be based on Qing Dynasty herbal recipes. There’s a high-tech 24-hour self-service laundry room where you can check real-time updates via an app—super convenient! Plus, there are robot deliveries and smart controls, perfect for someone like me who loves convenience! The next morning’s "wellness" breakfast was diverse and focused on balanced nutrition—it felt like I had stumbled into a health retreat. I chose the "Qinglian Residence" room type, featuring traditional Chinese-style wall art that embodies the cultural essence of "hidden in the city." After staying here for a day, I felt thoroughly cared for. Highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Urumqi!