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Today I visited the world famous bazaar in Urumqi, officially named "International Grand Bazaar", the largest bazaar of this kind in the world. It combines Islamic culture, architecture, ethnic commerce, tourism and entertainment. It is also one of the most important landmarks in Urümqi, and in Xinjiang.
International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi

Next to the Grand Bazaar is the Erdaoqiao Mosque (Dong Kuruk Mosque)

One entrance to the International Bazaar

Selling arts and crafts

Selling Dried Fruits produced in Xinjiang

Small silver knives, Sword Shield Armor Knife

Ancient Arts and Crafts

More local Arts and Crafts

Sliced Hami Melons on sale, RMB 1 for one piece

Eat Sliced Water Melons on a fruit vendor

Uyghur People Walking on the street
Crossing a street

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