Urumqi is the capital city of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and a rising industrial city. Major attractions include Hongshan, Xinjiang Museum, and Shuimugou Hot Springs. Urumqi stands out as a most distinct Chinese city with a folkloric look and burgeoning modern industry. Baiyang Gully south of the city is a scenic Kazakh pastoral farm. Museum of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous Region at Xibei Road has a collection of more than 50,000 cultural relics with distinct ethnic features.
