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I regret not going earlier! Red Mountain Park is so awesome

🌻 Red Mountain Park is one of the iconic attractions of Urumqi, integrating natural scenery, history, culture and leisure and entertainment. Here are a detailed tour guide to help you get around efficiently: A. Basic information - Address: [RoundNails] No. 40, North 1 Lane, Hongshan Road, Shuimogou District, Urumqi - Opening hours: Summer [6:00] 6:00-21:00, Winter [8:00] 8:00-19:00 (recommended to confirm the latest times before departure) - Tickets: 🎫 Free (internal attractions such as the Great Buddha Temple need to purchase tickets separately, about 10 yuan) - Recommended play time: ⏳2-3 hours 2. Transportation methods - Bus: [Tramcar] Take Route 29, Route 35, Route 61, Route 62, Route 63, etc. to “Red Hill Park Station” and get off. - Metro: [Metro] Get off at "Xingxing Street Station" on Urumqi Metro Line 1 and walk for about 15 minutes. - Driving: 🚗 There is parking at the east and west gates of the park, but parking spaces are tight during peak season. Third, must-check attractions 1. Red Mountain Pagoda (Town Dragon Pagoda) 🗼 - Qing Dynasty ancient pagoda, symbol of Urumqi, climbing the pagoda overlooks the city panorama, 📷 take landmark photos. 2. Far View Tower - Best viewing platform, ☀ can see the snow-capped mountains of Bogda Peak when the weather is clear. 3. The Great Buddha Temple🏯 - Han Buddhist temple with giant Buddha statues and incense, suitable for quiet visits. 4. Statue of Lin Zexu 🗿 - Commemorating the contribution of national hero Lin Zexu in Xinjiang is of historical significance. 5. Earth Crack Scenic Area - Red Mountain geological fracture zone, intuitive feel of landform changes, suitable for geology enthusiasts. Four, travel route recommendations - Express route (1 hour): East Gate → Red Mountain Tower → Far View Tower → Downhill to West Gate. - Depth Route (3 hours): West Gate → Great Buddha Temple → Lin Zexu Statue → Red Mountain Pagoda → Far View Tower → Earth Crack Scenic Area → East Gate. Five, precautions⚠️ 1. Sunscreen and cold protection: Urumqi UV rays are strong, summer needs sunscreen; 2. Wear suggestions: Many stairs and slopes in the park, 👟 recommended to wear comfortable sneakers. 3. Safety Tips: Some mountain roads are steeper, the elderly and children need to accompany;[Rainy] Avoid rainy season to prevent landslides. 4. Respect customs: Do not make loud noises in the Great Buddha Temple, do not take pictures of Buddha statues at will. Six, peripheral linkage play - Xinjiang Museum [ClassicArch] (3 km from the park): Learn about the history of the Western Regions and see the dried corpse of "Loulan Beauty". - People's Park (2 km from the park): A leisure destination for locals to experience folk activities. - International Grand Bazaar (4 km from the park): 📿 Shop ethnic handicrafts, taste delicious food. Seven, the best excursion season - May-October: Pleasant climate, lush flowers and plants, 🍁 especially in the autumn layer of forest dye, the best view. 🌿Red Mountain Park is suitable for short trips to feel nature and learn about the history and culture of Urumqi. Plan your route ahead of time to avoid the midday heat for a better experience!
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Posted: May 3, 2025
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