Summer Resort - Shuimogou
Shuimogou is located in Shuimogou District, Urumqi, Xinjiang. It is a place integrating natural scenery, cultural landscape, cultural relics and ethnic customs. The following is a complete guide to Shuimogou:
1. Shuimogou Park
Shuimogou Park is a large park in Urumqi. It has small bridges, flowing water, pavilions and towers, and a beautiful environment. It is a good place for local residents to relax and travel on weekends.
• Address: No. 472, Shuimogou Road, Shuimogou District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
• Admission: Free.
• Opening hours: Open all day, all year round.
• Main attractions:
• Shuimogou Waterfall: The iconic landscape of the park, with majestic water cascading down from a great height.
• Ancient Mill Ruins: It displays the structure and function of a traditional water-powered mill and is a good place to learn about local history.
• Statue of Ji Xiaolan: Next to the square inside the gate, there is a statue of Ji Xiaolan holding a large pipe. In the 33rd year of Emperor Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1768), Ji Xiaolan was lightly exiled to Xinjiang by Emperor Qianlong. During that time, he visited Shuimogou and left behind his famous poems.
• Fragrant Concubine emerging from her bath: On the right side of the reception pavilion, there is a sculpture. It is said that this is where the "Fragrant Concubine emerging from her bath" was.
• Observation decks and trails: Take a stroll along the trails to get a bird’s eye view of the entire park and experience the tranquility of nature.
• Leisure and entertainment area: It has lawns, pavilions and children's play facilities, suitable for family outings.
• Cultural Exhibition Area: Folk performances and handicraft exhibitions are held regularly to showcase local cultural characteristics.
• Transportation Guide:
• Public transportation: Take bus No. 17, 29, 34, 104, 106, 801, 537, or 535 and get off at Shuimogou Park Station.
• Self-driving tour: Drive along the riverside expressway from the city center and it will arrive in about 20 minutes. There is a parking lot at the south gate of the park, which costs 10 yuan per hour.
• Taxi/Online Ride-hailing: A taxi from the city center costs about 25 yuan.
• Game suggestions:
• Best time to visit: Spring and autumn have pleasant weather and are suitable for outdoor activities. Pay attention to sun protection in summer and keep warm in winter.
• Note: Please walk carefully when the trail is slippery, and children must be accompanied by their parents. Please do not discard garbage at will to protect the park environment.
2. Shuimogou Scenic Area
Shuimogou Scenic Area consists of "Five Mountains and One River", including Qingquan Mountain, Hongqiao Mountain, Wenquan Mountain, Shuita Mountain, Xuelian Mountain and Shuimo River. It combines the ice and snow style with the beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers. It is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.
• Address: Shuimogou District, Urumqi, Xinjiang.
• Ticket price: 30 yuan. Children's tickets (under 1.2 meters) are free, and students and seniors can enjoy a half-price discount with valid ID.
• Opening hours: 7:30-22:00 in summer, 8:00-21:00 in winter.
• Main attractions:
• Qingquan Temple: Located at the foot of Qingquan Mountain, it is a temple with a long history.
• Longkou Spring: The water is so clear that you can see the bottom. It is said that dragons live here.
• Water Mill: This antique building from 1992 showcases the structure and function of a traditional water mill.
• Yipao Chenggong Square: Standing in the square, you can overlook the Bogda Peak, the “guardian god” of Urumqi.
• Transportation Guide: You can take bus No. 4101 to get there.
• Tour suggestions: The tour lasts about 2 hours.
3. Fang Street Creative Industry Cluster
• Address: Near Shuimogou Park.
• Main attractions:
• 7Fang Street Xinjiang Contemporary Art Museum: Xinjiang’s first non-profit art museum, covering an area of 2,000 square meters, has become a leading force in art research, exhibition planning, art practice, and public education in Xinjiang.
• 7Fang Street Water Mill Theater - Xinjiang Crosstalk Bazaar: Xinjiang's first crosstalk theater that combines watching crosstalk, tasting refreshments, and relaxing and having fun. It mainly performs crosstalk, quick-talk, sketches, double-act and other folk art forms.
• Travel suggestions: You can visit artists’ studios to experience Western folk culture, including paper cutting, clay sculpture, leather carving, rope weaving, coin making, puppets, and pottery.
4. Surrounding attractions
• Hongshan Park: Located in the center of Urumqi, it is one of the landmark attractions of Urumqi and offers a panoramic view of the entire city.
• Tianshan Tianchi: About 120 kilometers away from Urumqi City, it is a famous scenic spot in China. With Tianchi as its center, it has natural landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, forests, grasslands, and lakes.
I hope this guide can help you better understand Shuimogou. I wish you a pleasant journey! Shuimogou Scenic Area