Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar transformed into popular tourist destination-Xinhua

Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar transformed into popular tourist destination

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2023-08-29 22:22:51

Customers select barbecue at the Xinjiang International grand bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2023. Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, inaugurated in 2003, now serves as a key sightseeing and shopping destination, mainly selling local specialties such as dried fruits, medicinal herbs, carpets, jades, ethnic costumes and musical instruments.

In 2018, an expansion and renovation project transformed it into a popular tourist destination.

Currently, the Grand Bazaar receives more than 100,000 people a day. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

Tourists go sightseeing at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2023. Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, inaugurated in 2003, now serves as a key sightseeing and shopping destination, mainly selling local specialties such as dried fruits, medicinal herbs, carpets, jades, ethnic costumes and musical instruments.

In 2018, an expansion and renovation project transformed it into a popular tourist destination.

Currently, the Grand Bazaar receives more than 100,000 people a day. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

A performance is staged at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 1, 2023. Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, inaugurated in 2003, now serves as a key sightseeing and shopping destination, mainly selling local specialties such as dried fruits, medicinal herbs, carpets, jades, ethnic costumes and musical instruments.

In 2018, an expansion and renovation project transformed it into a popular tourist destination.

Currently, the Grand Bazaar receives more than 100,000 people a day. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

This combo photo taken on Aug. 16, 2023 shows a Pakistani merchant displaying artware at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, inaugurated in 2003, now serves as a key sightseeing and shopping destination, mainly selling local specialties such as dried fruits, medicinal herbs, carpets, jades, ethnic costumes and musical instruments.

In 2018, an expansion and renovation project transformed it into a popular tourist destination.

Currently, the Grand Bazaar receives more than 100,000 people a day. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

This combo photo taken on Aug. 16, 2023 shows a man playing a folk instrument at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, inaugurated in 2003, now serves as a key sightseeing and shopping destination, mainly selling local specialties such as dried fruits, medicinal herbs, carpets, jades, ethnic costumes and musical instruments.

In 2018, an expansion and renovation project transformed it into a popular tourist destination.

Currently, the Grand Bazaar receives more than 100,000 people a day. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

Actors perform at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 28, 2023. Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, inaugurated in 2003, now serves as a key sightseeing and shopping destination, mainly selling local specialties such as dried fruits, medicinal herbs, carpets, jades, ethnic costumes and musical instruments.

In 2018, an expansion and renovation project transformed it into a popular tourist destination.

Currently, the Grand Bazaar receives more than 100,000 people a day. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

People dance at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2023. Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, inaugurated in 2003, now serves as a key sightseeing and shopping destination, mainly selling local specialties such as dried fruits, medicinal herbs, carpets, jades, ethnic costumes and musical instruments.

In 2018, an expansion and renovation project transformed it into a popular tourist destination.

Currently, the Grand Bazaar receives more than 100,000 people a day. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

A tourist is seen at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2023. Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, inaugurated in 2003, now serves as a key sightseeing and shopping destination, mainly selling local specialties such as dried fruits, medicinal herbs, carpets, jades, ethnic costumes and musical instruments.

In 2018, an expansion and renovation project transformed it into a popular tourist destination.

Currently, the Grand Bazaar receives more than 100,000 people a day. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

A performance is staged at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 28, 2023. Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, inaugurated in 2003, now serves as a key sightseeing and shopping destination, mainly selling local specialties such as dried fruits, medicinal herbs, carpets, jades, ethnic costumes and musical instruments.

In 2018, an expansion and renovation project transformed it into a popular tourist destination.

Currently, the Grand Bazaar receives more than 100,000 people a day. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

This combo photo taken on Aug. 16, 2023 shows a shop assistant displaying handicraft products at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, inaugurated in 2003, now serves as a key sightseeing and shopping destination, mainly selling local specialties such as dried fruits, medicinal herbs, carpets, jades, ethnic costumes and musical instruments.

In 2018, an expansion and renovation project transformed it into a popular tourist destination.

Currently, the Grand Bazaar receives more than 100,000 people a day. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

Actors perform at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 28, 2023. Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, inaugurated in 2003, now serves as a key sightseeing and shopping destination, mainly selling local specialties such as dried fruits, medicinal herbs, carpets, jades, ethnic costumes and musical instruments.

In 2018, an expansion and renovation project transformed it into a popular tourist destination.

Currently, the Grand Bazaar receives more than 100,000 people a day. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

A performance is staged at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2023. Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, inaugurated in 2003, now serves as a key sightseeing and shopping destination, mainly selling local specialties such as dried fruits, medicinal herbs, carpets, jades, ethnic costumes and musical instruments.

In 2018, an expansion and renovation project transformed it into a popular tourist destination.

Currently, the Grand Bazaar receives more than 100,000 people a day. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

Actors perform at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 28, 2023. Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, inaugurated in 2003, now serves as a key sightseeing and shopping destination, mainly selling local specialties such as dried fruits, medicinal herbs, carpets, jades, ethnic costumes and musical instruments.

In 2018, an expansion and renovation project transformed it into a popular tourist destination.

Currently, the Grand Bazaar receives more than 100,000 people a day. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

This combo photo taken on Aug. 16, 2023 shows a craftswoman displaying her leather carving products at her workshop (above) and making a leather carving product (below) in the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, inaugurated in 2003, now serves as a key sightseeing and shopping destination, mainly selling local specialties such as dried fruits, medicinal herbs, carpets, jades, ethnic costumes and musical instruments.

In 2018, an expansion and renovation project transformed it into a popular tourist destination.

Currently, the Grand Bazaar receives more than 100,000 people a day. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

Two tourists are seen at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2023. Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, inaugurated in 2003, now serves as a key sightseeing and shopping destination, mainly selling local specialties such as dried fruits, medicinal herbs, carpets, jades, ethnic costumes and musical instruments.

In 2018, an expansion and renovation project transformed it into a popular tourist destination.

Currently, the Grand Bazaar receives more than 100,000 people a day. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

Tourists go sightseeing at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 5, 2023. Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, inaugurated in 2003, now serves as a key sightseeing and shopping destination, mainly selling local specialties such as dried fruits, medicinal herbs, carpets, jades, ethnic costumes and musical instruments.

In 2018, an expansion and renovation project transformed it into a popular tourist destination.

Currently, the Grand Bazaar receives more than 100,000 people a day. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)