Snow turns this place into a poem: Shuimogou Park

• Winter activities: • Urumqi's first ice and snow temple fair: A combination of sightseeing, leisure, culture, entertainment, and sports, offering ice and snow sculpture art exhibitions, traditional folk performances, food festivals, ice and snow cultural and sports activities, and more. • Opening hours: • Shuimogou Park is open from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm in winter. • Recommended route: • Hot Spring Sanatorium: If you're interested in hot springs, this place has a full set of modern medical equipment. • Watermill: One of the park's core attractions, where you can see ancient watermill facilities and learn about ancient watermill culture. • Jinshiyuan Scenic Area: Composed of Fuxi and Nuwa reliefs, an oath monument, and a heart pavilion, it's a great place for photos. • National Defense Forest: Feel the tranquility of nature and the lush greenery brought by the troops stationed in Urumqi. • Xiangfei Stone: Learn about the legendary historical story behind it. • Qingquan Temple: Feel the solemnity and tranquility of Buddhist culture. • Ji Xiaolan Statue: Learn about the connection between this historical figure and Shuimogou. • Longkou Spring: The spring water gushes up to about 1 meter high, which is quite spectacular. • Food recommendations: • You can find a nearby restaurant to taste local specialties, such as lamb skewers and hand-pulled rice. • Photography tips: • The natural scenery is very beautiful, and both sunset and early morning are great times to take photos. • Reminders: • Safety: There are bodies of water in the park, so be careful when walking or sightseeing by the river, especially if you have children with you. • Environmental protection: Protect the environment, don't litter, and don't trample on lawns or pick flowers. • No swimming: The park is a water source protection area, so swimming is prohibited. • Parking information: If you're driving, check the parking information around the park in advance. There are usually a lot of people and cars during holidays, so parking may be inconvenient. • History and culture: • Shuimogou Park has a long history. It was once an iron foundry in Urumqi during the Qianlong period and was named after the watermill built on the river. The park has cultural relics, entertainment facilities, and famous hot springs. • Winter scenery: • The river in Shuimogou Park is still lively in winter, with wild ducks swimming, fish playing, and green water plants swaying with the waves. The vibrant scene contrasts with the snow-covered banks, creating a poetic and picturesque landscape.