Where can I climb mountains near Urumqi

What are some hiking spots worth visiting around Urumqi? Next, let's provide a detailed introduction for our friends! We recommend hiking at attractions such as Nanshan, Hongshan, Liyushan, and Xuelian Mountain. For more information, please refer to the following text

1. Nanshan

Nanshan is located in the vast mountainous area of the north foothills of Karaucheng in the southern part of Urumqi and the northern Tianshan Mountains

Nanshan Ranch is 75 kilometers away from the city center, located in the transitional zone between middle and low mountains, with an altitude of 2252 meters. Here, the snow capped peaks rise high, the hills undulate, the trees are lush, the flowers and plants are everywhere, the water springs gurgle, herds of cattle and sheep flock, and the yurts dot the ground, creating a charming scenery. Especially in the mountainous areas, there are dozens of small and large valleys distributed parallel from west to east, which are excellent natural pastures and popular summer resorts. Among them, the more famous places include Xibaiyanggou and so on

2. Hongshan

Hongshan is located in the center of Urumqi city, on the east bank of the Urumqi River, like a giant dragon lying horizontally from east to west. The towering dragon head extends into the river, with steep cliffs and majestic momentum. The mountain has an elevation of 910.6 meters and is majestic, beautiful and spectacular. Due to the brownish red color of the western cliff, it is called Hongshan. It was regarded as a "divine mountain" by ancient people due to its prominent position and unique mountain terrain

3. Demon Mountain

"Demon Mountain wears hats, apprentices sleep". Demon Mountain, located on the west side of Urumqi, is the Yamali Mountain. It runs northeast southwest and is about 9 kilometers long and 5 kilometers wide. The main peak has an elevation of 1397.6 meters, with a relative height difference of over 500 meters from the city center. There is an ancient tower at the southwest end of the mountain, which has a history of more than 200 years. It was knocked down by a hurricane in 1968 and repaired after 1980. Facing the Red Mountain Pagoda from afar, it forms a major landscape of the border town and is also an important symbol of Urumqi

In ancient times, the nomadic Mongolians of the Elute tribe in this area called the mountain "Yamalik", meaning "home of goats", and Yamalik Mountain was named after it. Later, the mispronouncing of "Yama" was passed down as the Chinese word for "demon", hence it is commonly known as "Demon Mountain" among the people

4. Liyushan

Urumqi Liyushan Park is located at the mouth of the alluvial plain downstream of the Urumqi River

5. Spider Mountain

The original Spider Mountain was a solitary hill located in the October tractor factory area, which was later leveled and replaced by a series of commercial and residential buildings that were built after land was cleared. Later, the municipal government renamed the Black Mountain located on Altay Road as "Spider Mountain". Heishantou is about 1.8 kilometers long and 500 meters wide. The highest point of the mountain is 859.8 meters above sea level. The slope is steep and the gray stone layer is exposed. Earlier, the people referred to this mountain as the "Big Stone" Mountain

6. Xuelian Mountain

Located in the Shuimogou Tourist Scenic Area, it has famous ski resorts and golf courses

7. Shuita Mountain

Shuita Mountain is located near Gaojiazhuang in Shuimogou District, Urumqi, covering an area of about 4000 acres. Now part of the Shuimogou Scenic Area, there is a statue of Zuo Zongtang on the mountaintop of the "One Shot Success", standing with his back to the north, quite majestic, and also a patriotic education base

8. Qima Mountain

Qima Mountain covers an area of about 7 square kilometers and is listed as a key green area in the capital. Here is the largest government civil servant community in Urumqi: Greenwich City. It is said that this will be a "large-scale comprehensive leisure and recreational living area" integrating ecotourism, leisure sports, dining and shopping, and residential entertainment. There are large-scale amusement park projects, ski resorts, rock climbing clubs, car parks, golf clubs, equestrian clubs, art centers, indoor sports halls, wineries, etc

9. Hongguang Mountain

Hongguang Mountain is located near Kazi Bay to the north of Urumqi. More than a decade ago, it was a barren mountain, but now it is full of greenery. A national 4A level ecological and cultural tourism park is being built here. The Hongguang Mountain Ecological Park, covering an area of 15000 acres, in addition to * * *, also includes ecological landscape forests, zoos, a group of mythical statues of Journey to the West, a sunbathing swimming pool, three kilometers of grape corridors, a green square, and a 70000 square meter Blue Light Lake. The park is based on greening, ecological leadership, tourism support, and * * culture as its soul. After more than ten years of unremitting efforts, it has basically formed a large-scale ecological cultural tourism park integrating ecological sightseeing, leisure vacation, living environment, sports and entertainment, scientific research and education, and has become a new scenic spot for Urumqi citizens' leisure and sightseeing

10. Dongshan

The reason why it is called Dongshan is because it is located near the eastern Tianshan Mountains. The ecological park is built at the end of Qingnian Road, next to Golf Road, adjacent to Shuimogou Scenic Area and Shuimogou Park. Dongshan is adjacent to Shuimogou Park, covering an area of over 3900 acres, integrating cultural and natural landscapes. In 2004, the capital hired Tongji University in Shanghai to carry out the overall planning and construction of the ecological park, with plans to build the largest humanistic ecological park in Dongshan - Dongshan Ecological Park