Red Hill, called "hong shan" in Chinese. The name comes from the colour of the hill. It is formed of purplish sandstone which takes on a reddish-brown colour when sunlight is on it. The hill locates in the heart of Urumqi city. It is believed that the hill divided into two parts as the result of a rupture of the underlying stratum long, long ago.
Red Hill Park is a popular, refreshing and easily accessible getaway in the heart of Urumqi. Both the local residents as well as tourists from home and abroad flock to the park during the summer especially. Here, one will see people of all ages sitting about chatting, playing cards and other games, or strolling about enjoying the breeze and the shade of the tree-lined walkways.
