【Encounter the New Year】Let’s celebrate the Spring Festival in Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar

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【Encounter the New Year】Let’s celebrate the Spring Festival in Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar

Travelling in Xinjiang is such a popular way to spend the Spring Festival holiday this year for visitors around China and foreigners who have a #Chinatravel trip. In Urumqi, the capital city of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar is a must-to-go place, for visitors to feel the most authentic customs of Xinjiang.

The photo shows the Silk Road Sightseeing Tower, the iconic building of the grand bazaar.
“Xinjiang is a great place to visit.” Visitors are walking on the street in the grand bazzar, and buying special local products, such as dairy products and dried beef.

Avanti (阿凡提)is everywhere in the grand bazaar. Avanti is a legendary figure, the sign of wisdom. The story of Avanti is very popular in China.

The photo shows a visitor is taking pictures with the statue of Avanti.
The photo shows statues of Avanti and his little burro are on the roof.
“Let’s celebrate the Spring Festival in the grand bazaar.” During the holiday, a stage is set and visitors can watch intangible cultural heritage parade and performance. The photo shows visitors is taking pictures on the stage.

Naan (馕), a kind of crusty pancake, is a basic food for Xinjiang people. There is a Naan-themed museum in the grand bazaar, where visitors can learn more about food culture of Xinjiang.

The photo shows visitors are taking pictures with a huge Naan.

The photo shows visitors are walking in the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar.

Photos taken by Yetao Gu.

If you liked this article, why not read: Celebrating the Spring Festival: Traditions, Prayers, and Festivities

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