Urumqi Grand Bazaar

Introducing Urumqi Grand Bazaar (from Urumqi Municipal Commission of Tourism)
Grand Bazaar is called the people’s world fair. Hari ini, Grand Bazaar is the biggest wholesale and retail trade market of national goods in Xinjiang. These market goods go to Chinese domestic market and abroad. There are hundreds of traders and thousands of customers. Combining Islamic culture, architecture, ethnic commerce, tourism and entertainment, Grand Bazaar is one of the most famous landmarks in Urumqi.

Urumqi Grand Bazaar Fast Facts
• Nama Cina: Guo Ji Da Ba Zha 国际大巴扎
• Masa Terbaik untuk Melawat: Sepanjang tahun
• Waktu Pelawat yang Disyorkan: 2-3 jam
• Aktiviti yang Perlu Dilakukan: Fotografi, Local food and handicrafts
• Waktu Pembukaan: Sepanjang hari; 09:30-22:00 for Shops
• Bayaran Masuk: Percuma
• Alamat: Tidak. 8 South Jiefang Road, Tianshan District, Urumqi, Xinjiang

What to expect at Urumqi Grand Bazaar

The Grand Bazaar looks like a colorful mosaic, which consists of many shops with different national goods: Uygur embroidered head-dresses, rich silver jewelries, sharp and graceful knives, permaidani buatan tangan yang berwarna-warni, kain sutera yang licin, barangan gangsa, alat muzik, pakaian kebangsaan yang elegan, kosmetik timur, ubat-ubatan tradisional, dan barang kemas jade. Anda harus memberi perhatian kepada selendang kasmir yang dibuat daripada bulu bawah kambing gunung yang paling lembut. Pedagang buah menjual kismis manis yang dikeringkan di bawah panas matahari, aprikot kering, prun, buah ara, kurma, kacang, herba dan rempah timur, buah-buahan segar dan daging yang enak.

Untuk menarik lebih ramai orang, sering terdapat persembahan penari kebangsaan, penyanyi, pemuzik, akrobat.

Di sebelah bazar, anda boleh menemui kawasan besar gerai makanan dan restoran. Di sana anda boleh mencuba sebarang jenis makanan, terutamanya kebab yang sedap, pilaf, shashlik, beshbarmak, dan lagman. Cuba kek buah Uygur dan ais krim. Minum wain berperisa yang dibuat daripada buah tempatan dan anggur dengan air dari anak sungai gunung yang dikumpul dengan tangan wanita. It is possible to have dinner and watch the performance or musical show at the same time.

How to get to Urumqi Grand Bazaar
• Naik bas 10, 16, 21, 61, 63, 70, 301, 308, 310, 311, 912, 912, 920 atau 923 and get off at Erdao Qiao Station.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Urumqi to Urumqi Grand Bazaar.

Additional travel advice on Urumqi Grand Bazaar
• Please take care of your belongings as there are always plenty of visitors at the bazaar.
• Please wear sunscreen, hat and sunglasses to prevent strong sunlight.