Urumqi Red Mountain Park

Urumqi Red Mountain Park is a dazzling jewel of Urumqi city, attracting countless visitors with its unique natural scenery and rich historical culture. Here is a detailed travel guide: • Opening hours: Red Mountain Park is open year-round from 07:00-24:00 (last entry at 24:00). Visitors can choose a suitable time to visit according to their itinerary. • Ticket information: Red Mountain Park is free to the public, but some attractions within the park, such as the Observation Tower, require tickets priced at approximately 10 yuan per person. Additionally, there are over ten amusement facilities like the Qineng Slide that require separate tickets. • Must-see attractions: • Red Mountain Tower: The Red Mountain Tower is the earliest historical relic among Urumqi's cultural relics, built in the 53rd year of Emperor Qianlong's reign (1788), and is the landmark of Red Mountain Park. • Observation Tower: Located at the top of Red Mountain, it's an excellent spot to overlook the panoramic view of Urumqi city. • Grand Buddha Temple: Although free to enter, the solemn Buddha statues enshrined in the Grand Buddha Temple are worth visiting. • Food recommendations: There are many restaurants around Red Mountain Park, such as authentic local foods in the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, as well as casual dining places like Red Mountain Impression Tea & Coffee, where visitors can enjoy Xinjiang cuisine after sightseeing. • Transportation guide: Visitors can take subway line 1 and get off at Red Mountain Station, or take bus routes 29, 35, 61, 62, 63, 73, 908, 919, or 927 and get off at Red Mountain Park Station. • Travel tips: It is recommended that visitors go to Red Mountain Park in the early morning or at dusk when the temperature is pleasant and they can enjoy the beautiful sunrise or sunset. Additionally, Red Mountain Park is one of the commanding heights in Urumqi city, where visitors can overlook the bustling cityscape.