URUMQI, Aug. 25: The “A Date with China – Meet Xinjiang” international media team arrived in Urumqi on Tuesday, with the Urumqi Cultural Center Planning Museum serving as the first stop of their visit. The delegation explored the city’s urban development achievements and gained insights into the planning vision behind the transformation of this Silk Road city into a modern international hub.
The Urumqi Cultural Center Planning Museum, located in the city’s exhibition area, serves as a symbolic “living room” showcasing the city’s history, present development, and future aspirations. Through architectural models, digital imaging, interactive displays, and other multimedia formats, the museum highlights Urumqi’s Silk Road heritage, traces its urban evolution, presents major construction achievements, and outlines future development plans.
During their visit, members of the international delegation examined large-scale urban models, experienced immersive digital exhibitions, and listened to detailed explanations about the city’s planning and development. The exhibits provided visitors with a comprehensive understanding of Urumqi’s growth and its role as a key Silk Road hub.
As a significant city along the ancient Silk Road, Urumqi has embraced new opportunities brought by the development of the Silk Road Economic Belt. The city has continued to enhance urban functions, balance historical preservation with modernization, improve its overall development capacity, and strengthen its image as an open and inclusive gateway connecting China with the world.
The Xinjiang leg of the “A Date with China – Meet Xinjiang” interview campaign will continue visiting distinctive locations across the region. Through the perspectives of international media representatives and foreign bloggers, the program aims to present a more comprehensive and authentic story of Xinjiang to global audiences.