Urumqi's bazaar: 100,000 square meters of wonder

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2026.08.14 17:12 GMT+8

Urumqi's bazaar: 100,000 square meters of wonder

Updated 2026.08.14 17:12 GMT+8

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A bustling scene of crowds and colorful stalls and stores are seen at the Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, Xinjiang. /CGTN

Xinjiang oil twists, or yousanzi, are a crispy traditional pastry. /CGTN

Meet one of the bazaar's most popular artisan, the DIY lamb doll maker! Pick out tiny hats, necklaces and outfits to dress your own fluffy friend. Each one is unique. /CGTN

Located in China's far northwest, Urumqi's Grand Bazaar spreads across 100,000 square meters with more than 3,000 stalls as a living window to China's Xinjiang and Central Asia. Aisles overflow with local treasures: golden naan, dried fruits and bright textiles and a variety of tasty local bites. Crowds push through, bargaining and laughing; and don't miss the DIY woolly lambs. Pick from racks of tiny hats, necklaces and dresses to create your very own one-of-a-kind toy. Architecture, folklore and buzz merge here, worthy of a full day's wander.

Urumqi's bazaar: 100,000 square meters of wonder

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