The Red Hill park, located at the city center, is the symbol of Urumqi. It is the highlight of the city’s landscape and a good place to get oriented once you first arrive in Urumgi. The hill is made up of red rocks and peaks at 1391 meters above sea level.
Legends says that a long time ago, a red dragon escaped from Heaven’s lake. An interesting legend says that in the ancient times, a red dragon that escaped from the Heavenly Lake was caught by the Heavenly Empress who split it in half. Each part formed a hill, the Red Hill and the Yamalike Hill with the sword as the Urumqi River. Today, modern entertainment facilities and ethnic performances bring a fresh and lively atmosphere to the park.
