Urumqi, located in northwest China, is about 2,200 miles from Beijing. The city has a long history and was once an important node on the ancient Silk Road. Currently, Urumqi has a population of about 4 million. The annual GDP exceeds US$40 billion. The five traditional consumer goods in the city include: Xinjiang Cotton新疆棉花, Xinjiang Hetian Jade新疆和田玉, Xinjiang Dried Fruits新疆干果, Xinjiang Carpets新疆地毯, and Ethnic Costumes民族服饰. Urumqi is rich in tourism resources. The following are the top 10 major tourist attractions: Tianchi Lake天山天池, Hongshan Park红山公园, Grand Bazaar大巴扎, Nanshan Scenic Area南山风景区, Tian Shan Grand Canyon天山大峡谷, Shuimogou Park水磨沟公园, Urumqi Botanical Garden乌鲁木齐植物园, Xinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center新疆国际会展中心, Urumqi Museum乌鲁木齐博物馆, and Dabancheng Wind Power Station达坂城风力发电站.
