Introduction to Urumqi
Urumqi is located in the northwest of China, the center of Xinjiang, and the hinterland of the Eurasian continent. It sits at the northern foot of the Northern Tianshan Mountains and in the southern part of the Junggar Basin. In the east, it borders Turpan City from Chakmak Tag to Daheyan; in the west, it borders Changji City with Toutun River as the boundary; in the south, it borders the Nanshan Mining Area with Karatag-Kizileyi, and its protruding part turns southeast, connecting with Toksun County along the east of Weiriluoke-Alagou.
[Recommended Surrounding Food]
When you come to Xinjiang, you must taste the local cuisine.
1. Miraj: An ethnic restaurant, recommending mixed noodles, pilaf, roast meat, thin-skinned stuffed buns, and meat naan. Approximate cost per person is 150 yuan.
Restaurant Address: No. 176, Beixiang, Kelamayi East Street, Shayibake District, Urumqi (opposite Urumqi No.3 High School).
2. Father of Apple: A Kazakh music restaurant serving dishes such as horse sausage, air-dried beef, Russian flower basket-shaped buns, and Uzbek plov. The average cost per person is about 130 yuan.
Restaurant Address: Inside Wujie Youhuo Plaza, Nanhu East Road No. 340, Shuimogou District (adjacent to Nanhu East Road No. 334).
3. Xiaogazi (Nanhu Branch): The dishes here are somewhat special. Unlike other places that serve large plates of mutton or chicken, the portions here are quite suitable for tourists’ appetites. Spicy Chicken with Pepper is a must-order dish for every table. Specialties: Spicy Chicken with Pepper, Lamb Chops, Yogurt, Tofu Bowl, Grilled Lamb Chops, Large Fish Plate.
Restaurant Address: No. 117, Nanhu North Road, Shuimogou District
4. Xuezhan Xiaolizi Dapanji: A time-honored brand in Urumqi with a large number of diners every day. The portion of Dapanji (a large plate of chicken) is generous, and the taste is excellent.
Restaurant Address: No. 2, Xibei Road, No. 17, Xibayake District, Urumqi.
5. No. 17 Zhuafan King: A time-honored brand with much better meat than other places. It can be eaten with yogurt.
Restaurant Address: No. 268, Hetian Street, Xibayake District, Urumqi.
6. Abula’s Nang: Freshly baked nang has an attractive golden color, with its outer skin covered with dense white sesame seeds. When you take a bite, the aroma of wheat and sesame fills your mouth, leaving a lasting impression. Generally, it can be kept for a week without any issues.
Restaurant Address: No. 104, Xibei Road, Xibayake District, Urumqi.
When you come to Xinjiang, you must experience the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang. As the saying goes, ‘You won’t know how vast China is until you visit Xinjiang’.
[Recommended Travel Routes] —– Attractions around Urumqi
One-Day Tour of Nanshan Pasture
Nanshan is located in the vast mountainous area in the south of Urumqi, Xinjiang, at the northern foothills of the Karawu Mountain Range of the Northern Tianshan Mountains. Nanshan Pasture is 75 kilometers away from the urban area, located in the transitional zone between middle and low mountains, with an altitude of 2,252 meters.
One-Day Tour of Tianshan Grand Canyon
Tianshan Grand Canyon, a AAAAA-level National Scenic Area, National Forest Park, National Sports and Leisure Base, Autonomous Region Fitness Training Base for Outdoor Activities, Autonomous Region Hiking Base, Autonomous Region Fitness Training Base for Mountain Climbing
One-Day Tour of Tianshan Tianchi
Tianshan Tianchi, a World Natural Heritage Site, AAAAA-level National Tourist Attraction, National Geological Park, National Key Scenic Area, National Civilized Scenic Tourism Area, International Man and Biosphere Reserve, and One of China’s Best Travel Destinations
One-Day Tour of Turpan
Turpan City is located in central Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, bordering Hami City to the east, and adjacent to counties such as Hejing, Heshuo, Yuli, and Ruoqiang in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture to the west and south. To the north, it is separated from Urumqi City and counties such as Qitai, Jimusar, and Mulei in Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture by the Tianshan Mountains.
[Recommended Travel Routes] —— Long-distance Routes in the Surrounding Area
High-quality, no optional self-paid arrangements, no shopping, a best-selling product of the season
In-depth Five-Day Tour of Yili, Xinjiang
D1 Urumqi – Sayram Lake Sayram Lake
D2 Sayram Lake – Tekes Guozigou Valley, Lavender Fields, Karajun Grasslands
D3 Tekes – Kuerdining – Nalati Kuerdining
D4 Nalati Grasslands – Bayinbrok Nalati (Aerial View, Valley) Bayinbrok Grasslands
D5 Bayinbrook – Urumqi Return to Urumqi via National Highway 218, passing through Hougou, Toksun, Daban City, Salt Lake, and Wind Power Station
Kanas In-depth 6-day Tour
Kanas In-depth 6-day Tour – Tianchi, Turpan + Kanas
D1 Urumqi – Koktokay Koktokay
D2 Koktokay – Habahe Koksu River, Birch Forest Scenic Area
D3 Habahe – Hemu Hemu
D4 Hemu – Kanas Kanas, Fish Viewing Terrace
D5 Kanas – Burqin Colorful Beach
D6 Burqin – Urumqi Urho Magic City
North Xinjiang In-depth 8-day Tour – Yili + Kanas Panorama
D1 Urumqi – Burqin Colorful Beach
D2 Burqin – Kanas Lake Kanas, Fish Viewing Terrace
D3 Kanas – Hemu – Burqin Hemu
D4 Burqin – Kuitun Urho Magic City
D5 Kuitun – Sayram Lake – Yining Sayram Lake, Guozi Gorge
D6 Yining – Nalati Nalati (aerial view, valley grassland)
D7 Nalati – Bayinbrook Grassland – Hejing Bayinbrook Grassland
Don’t want to take a bus? More travel transportation options are available for you to choose from.
Recommended Train Routes
Magnificent Xinjiang Tourist Train Routes and Prices
Magnificent Xinjiang Tourist Train 6 Nights 7 Days Quality Tour
Itinerary Arrangement:
D1: Urumqi → Yining (sleeper train, depart at 8:50 pm)
D2: Yining → Nalati → Yining
D3: Yining → Sayram Lake → Horgos Port → Yining
D4: Yining → Beitun City
D5: Beitun City —— Jiadenyu
D6: Jiadenyu → Kanas → Beitun → Urumqi (sleeper train)
D7: Urumqi Arrive at Urumqi Station at 7 am.
Magnificent Xinjiang Tourist Train 8 Nights 9 Days Quality Tour
Itinerary Arrangement:
D1: Urumqi → Beitun
D2: Beitun City → Jiadenyu
D3: Jiadenyu → Kanas → Jiadenyu
D4: Kanas → Beitun City
D5: Beitun City → Yining
D6: Yining → Nalati Town
D7: Nalati → Bayinbrook → Yining
D8: Yining → Sayram Lake → Yining → Urumqi
D9: Yining → Urumqi
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