Urumqi's grand bazaar: unique blend of styles, stalls

Updated: Jul 19, 2021 chinadaily.com.cn Print

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Tourists take photos at the International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on July 14, 2021. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]

The International Grand Bazaar is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

Officially opened in 2003, the bazaar is a big marketplace with a variety of stalls selling garments, musical instruments, pottery, jewelry, nuts, fruits and carpets.

The architecture, with a unique blend of local and traditional styles, is also one of the bazaar's standout features.

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