Must-Visit Guide/Places to Check-in in Xinjiang·Autonomous Region Museum/

The simplest, most convenient, and most effective way to understand the local history, customs, and natural scenery of a place is to visit the local museum. It greatly helps with subsequent travel. The Xinjiang Autonomous Region Museum, a national first-class museum, is the largest and most comprehensive museum in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and a popular check-in spot for tourists visiting Xinjiang. It is located at 581 Northwest Road, Shayibake District, Urumqi, established in 1959, with a new building completed in 2005, covering an area of 17,000 square meters. The museum houses 32,000 artifacts, including nearly 300 national first-class cultural relics, such as the Loulan Beauty mummy and bronze warrior figurines. Xinjiang is a place where the four great civilizations of Han-Tang culture, Greco-Roman culture, Indian culture, and Islamic culture converge. Over time, it has created a profound and rich culture. The museum integrates elements of both Eastern and Western cultures, with unique architectural styles, diverse and rich collections, and various exhibition forms, covering artifacts, history, folklore, and fine arts. It is an important place to understand the history and culture of Xinjiang. The Autonomous Region Museum (a free national 4A scenic spot) is a patriotic education base for primary and secondary schools nationwide. Main exhibition halls: 1. Xinjiang Historical Relics Exhibition - Halls 7, 8, 9 2. The Deceased Across Millennia - Ancient Mummies of Xinjiang Exhibition Hall 3. Casting History with Bronze - Ancient China in Bronze Artifacts 4. Shared Homeland - Exhibition Hall on the Theme of Strengthening the Sense of Community for the Chinese Nation 5. Always Follow the Party - Exhibition of Xinjiang Revolutionary Relics Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China The entire museum categorizes and organizes the artifacts very well, making it easy to understand. Halls 7, 8, and 9 display artifacts step by step according to historical context. The comparison of ancient stone artifacts with modern stone artifacts (through touch) makes history more concrete. Treasures of the Museum: Mummies, textiles, etc. 1⃣️ The clothing of the Yingpan Man, a national treasure and the cover of the first edition of the tomb-raiding novel "Ghost Blows Out the Light" in 2007; 2⃣️ The Chess-playing Lady painting; 3⃣️ The Five Stars Rise in the East to Benefit China brocade armguard and the Fuxi and Nüwa painting displayed in Hall 8; 4⃣️ The Heavenly King Stepping on a Ghost figurine unearthed from the tomb of General Zhang Xiong (wood carving from Turpan). The biggest highlights: Some very difficult-to-preserve artifacts, such as brocade, wooden artifacts, silk, clay figurines, and cloth items, are well-preserved. Opening hours: Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM (entry stops at 6:00 PM daily). Recommended nearby tourist attractions in Xinjiang: Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar is about 5.2 kilometers away; Hongshan Park is about 2.1 kilometers away; Urumqi People's Park is about 3 kilometers away. Warm tips: 1⃣️ You must make a reservation one day in advance to visit the museum; 2⃣️ There are three ways to visit: self-guided; renting an audio guide; hiring a tour guide. 3⃣️ It is best to hire a tour guide. They not only explain the age and use of the artifacts but also make the dry cultural history vivid and interesting through stories. 4⃣️ Parking around the museum is difficult, so it is best to take a ride-hailing service or public transportation.