Pay a visit at Urumqi Erdaoqiao Market, Xinjiang's Largest Retail Market
The Erdaoqiao Market, a grand bazaar as well as Xinjiang's largest retail and wholesale market, is the most colorful image vividly depicting the ways of local life and exotic cultural diversity of Xinjiang. Serving as a market since the late Qing Dynasty, Erdaoqiao has been a trading center for not only local ethnic minorities but also foreign merchants from the Central Asia for over 100 years. Today, Erdaoqiao Market is a six-storey building whose each floor plays a specific function. The first three floors are markets where you can find a wide range of local goods, exquisite handicrafts, and even merchandise and unique articles from Central Asia. The fourth floor is a paradise for any foodies where offers tasty treats of traditional delicacies while the two highest floors are served as offices. Wandering around the market, tourists will have the feeling of being lost in the world of Persian culture with featured Islamic architectural style but still get the chance to appreciate the beauty of traditional Uyghur culture. The Erdaoqiao Market is also a great place to challenge your bargaining skills as well as enjoyably immerse in all sorts of local activities as it has to offer.
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