Urumqi's bazaar: 100,000 square meters of wonder

A bustling scene of crowds and colorful stalls and stores are seen at the Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, Xinjiang. /CGTN A bustling scene of crowds and colorful stalls and stores are seen at the Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, Xinjiang. /CGTN A bustling scene of crowds and colorful stalls and stores are seen at the Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, Xinjiang. /CGTN Located in China's far northwest, Urumqi's Grand Bazaar spreads across 100,000 square meters with more than 3,000 stalls as a living window to China's Xinjiang and Central Asia.

Aisles overflow with local treasures: golden naan, dried fruits and bright textiles and a variety of tasty local bites.

Crowds push through, bargaining and laughing; and don't miss the DIY woolly lambs.

Pick from racks of tiny hats, necklaces and dresses to create your very own one-of-a-kind toy.

Architecture, folklore and buzz merge here, worthy of a full day's wander.