Erdaoqiao Market

With a history of over 130 years, Grand Bazaar used to serve as a trading hub for goods from both Xinjiang and central Asian. In 1982, a covered market which is 330 meters long and occupies 6,756 square meters was opened. More than 660 stalls sell over 1,600 Uygur goods there and each day more than 20,000 people including vendors, merchants, visitors and customers make this place a prosperous and bustling bazaar. In 2001, a new market which covers 35,000 square meters was set up as an extension of the old one. Altogether they form a lively tourist and trading center.
As a must to get a feel for the local life, the Grand Bazaar is a magnificent commercial complex with a strong Islamic

architectural influence that includes No.1 Sightseeing Tower, Erdaoqiao Mosque, Banquet-Performance Grand Theatre, Merry Square, Sunny Pedestrian Street. In addition to shopping and appreciating the unique architectures, the Banquet-Performance Grand Theater offers visitors the opportunity of appreciating ethical culture full of fascination as well as enjoying cuisine of the Western Region.
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