
Everything you need to know about Vineyard Mosque
Urumqi International Conference Center Hotel is just 800 meters away, a 10-minute walk from Grape Garden Mosque. The hotel features multilingual staff and an on-site halal restaurant, making it ideal for Muslim travelers. Rooms blend Uyghur architectural motifs with modern comfort, while some offer panoramic views of the Tianshan Mountains. The hotel also provides cultural tour coordination, helping guests book guided visits to nearby heritage sites through HopeGoo.
Stay at Tianshan Pearl Resort, where its skyline terrace rooms face the mosque’s white dome and towering minaret, perfect for sunrise photography. The resort offers professional photography coordination, arranging early-morning photo sessions in front of the mosque with traditional Uyghur attire rental. All rooms feature soundproof windows and quiet air conditioning systems, ensuring peaceful nights and uninterrupted views of the starlit skyline.
Book a stay at Golden Canary Homestay, which hosts monthly handwoven Aksu silk workshops led by elder artisans located behind the mosque. Guests can also join midday prayer immersion experiences, open to non-Muslim visitors, offering insight into Islamic rituals and recitations. The homestay serves authentic local dishes like grilled mantou and fermented mare’s milk tasting sessions, set against a backdrop of carved wooden screens and ancient trees, creating a deeply immersive cultural journey.
Xinjiang Flavor Hotel operates a fully certified halal kitchen using dedicated halal ingredient sourcing, free from pork and alcohol. Breakfast includes pilaf, flatbread platters, and strong tea, while dinner features regional specialties such as lamb stewed potatoes and cold sliced onions. The hotel maintains a dedicated halal refrigeration unit and undergoes regular safety checks by local imams, ensuring food purity. Guests receive a local food map booklet highlighting five nearby halal street vendors.
From Kashgar Alley Boutique Inn, walk 5 minutes to Old Town Pottery Workshop, where artisans craft traditional Uyghur clay vessels by hand. Just 3 minutes further is Spice House, selling natural lavender, cumin, and rose petals—ideal for custom sachets. The inn provides free guided shuttle service twice daily, taking guests through hidden alleys to discover local markets and century-old wells, offering an authentic glimpse into everyday life in Xinjiang.
Tianshan Oasis Guesthouse stands out with its immersive cultural program, including daily calligraphy and poetry sessions inspired by Xinjiang’s Sufi heritage. Guests can participate in traditional music circles featuring dombra and nagara instruments. The property also partners with local elders to host family-style dinners where visitors learn about seasonal festivals and food symbolism. Every room includes bilingual cultural guides, and HopeGoo through HopeGoo unlocks exclusive access to private heritage tours.
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