Urumqi: A magical land of Western beauty

Urumqi: A magical land of Western beauty Urumqi, a city located on the northern slope of the Tianshan Mountains, is like a colorful legendary book, with every page filled with fascinating stories, intertwined with magnificent natural scenery, splendid cultural brilliance, and tempting food fragrance, attracting countless travelers to explore its wonderful world. Nature has endowed Urumqi with breathtaking scenery. Heavenly Lake of Tianshan is like a heavenly pool descending to the earth, with clear water shimmering under the sunlight, like a huge emerald. Surrounded by mountains, the snow-capped peaks pierce the sky, and the snow-capped spruce trees stand tall, guarding this sacred land. In summer, the flowers are in full bloom, the grass is green, and the lake and mountains blend together, like a paradise; in winter, the lake is frozen, like a huge silver mirror, more holy and mysterious against the white snow. Nanshan Pasture is a vast green painting, with white sheep like scattered clouds, grazing and playing leisurely on the green grass under the blue sky. Horses gallop, pastoral songs are melodious, and the breeze brings the fresh scent of soil and grass, making people feel relaxed and happy, as if all troubles are thrown away. Urumqi's cultural heritage is profound and diverse, like a splendid cultural treasure trove. Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar is one of the most dazzling pearls in this treasure trove, a gathering place of ethnic culture, with exotic buildings, exquisite handicrafts, colorful ethnic costumes, and unique spices and dried fruits. Walking through it, it is like traveling to a distant Western country, with cheerful ethnic music in the ears and passionate dances in front of the eyes, making people deeply intoxicated in this rich ethnic cultural atmosphere. Xinjiang Museum is like a silent storyteller of history, with countless precious cultural relics, from ancient silk, exquisite murals to mysterious mummies, each collection carries the glorious history of the Silk Road and the vicissitudes of Western civilization, making people wander in the long river of history, feeling the precipitation of time and the inheritance of culture. Food culture is a charming trump card of Urumqi. The streets and alleys are filled with mouth-watering aromas, and roasted lamb skewers are a culinary masterpiece, with tender lamb sizzling on the charcoal fire, roasted to a crispy exterior and juicy interior, sprinkled with cumin and chili powder, the aroma is irresistible. Big plate chicken is bright and tempting, with tender and smooth chicken, soft and sweet potatoes, and wide and chewy noodles soaked in rich soup, with a bite, the spicy and fresh taste blooms on the tip of the tongue. There are also traditional delicacies such as hand-pulled rice, roasted naan, pulled noodles, and milk tea, each containing rich ethnic customs and local characteristics, tasting these delicacies is like savoring the life of Urumqi, letting the taste buds immerse in a grand carnival. Urumqi, this land full of charm and magic, whether it is the breathtaking natural scenery, splendid and diverse cultural heritage, or the unforgettable food culture, is like a melodious Western song, leaving an indelible beautiful melody in the hearts of every tourist, making people intoxicated, lingering, and eager to set foot on this magical land again, to continue the romantic story with it.