Introduction to Urumqi
Urumqi is located in northwest China, central Xinjiang, and the hinterland of the Eurasian continent. It lies at the northern foot of the Northern Tianshan Mountains and in the southern Junggar Basin. To the east, it borders Turpan City from Chakmak Tag to Daheyan; to the west, it borders Changji City with Toutun River as the boundary; to the south, it borders the Nanshan Mining Area with Karatag-Kizileri, and the protruding part turns southeast, connecting with Tuksun County along the east of Wueriloke-Ala Gully.
[Nearby Food Recommendations]
When you come to Xinjiang, you must try the local cuisine.
1. Miraj: Ethnic restaurant, recommended dishes include mixed noodles, pilaf, grilled meat, thin-skinned stuffed buns, and meat naan. Average cost per person is around 150 yuan.
Restaurant Address: No. 176, Beixiang, Kelamayi East Street, Shayibake District, Urumqi (opposite Urumqi No.3 Middle School).
2. Father of Apple: A Kazakh music restaurant offering dishes such as horse sausage, air-dried beef, Russian flower basket buns, and Uzbek pilaf. Average cost per person is approximately 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, different from other restaurants’ Da Pan Lamb and Da Pan Chicken. The portions here are quite suitable for tourists’ appetites. Spicy Chicken is a must-order dish for every table. Specialties: Spicy Chicken, Lamb Chops, Yogurt, Tofu Bowl, Grilled Lamb Chops, Da Pan Fish.
Restaurant Address: No. 117, Nanhu North Road, Shuimogou District
4. Xiaolizi’s Da Pan Ji (Big Tray Chicken) at the Blood Station: An old and renowned restaurant in Urumqi with a large number of diners every day. The portion of Da Pan Ji is generous and the taste is excellent.
Restaurant Address: No. 2, Xibei Road, No. 17, Xibayake District, Urumqi.
6. No. 17 Pilaf King: An old and renowned restaurant with much better meat than others. It can be eaten with yogurt.
Restaurant Address: No. 268, Hetian Street, Xibayake District, Urumqi.
7. Abula’s Nang: The freshly baked nang has an attractive golden color, with a dense layer of white sesame seeds on the crust. Taking a bite, the aroma of wheat and sesame fills your mouth, leaving a lasting impression. Generally, it can be stored for a week without 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 understand how vast China is until you visit Xinjiang’.
[Recommended Travel Routes] —– Attractions Near Urumqi
One-Day Tour of Nanshan Pasture
Nanshan is located in the vast mountainous areas in the south of Urumqi, Xinjiang, and at the northern foot of Kala Uzen Mountain in the Northern Tianshan Mountains. Nanshan Pasture is 75 kilometers away from the urban area, located in the transitional zone between middle mountains and low mountains, with an altitude of 2,252 meters.
One-Day Tour of Tianshan Grand Canyon
Tianshan Grand Canyon, a national AAAAA scenic area, a national forest park, a national sports and leisure base, a training base for national fitness and outreach sports in the autonomous region, a hiking base in the autonomous region, and a training base for national fitness mountain climbing in the autonomous region
One-Day Tour of Tianshan Tian Chi
Tianshan Tian Chi (Tianchi), a World Natural Heritage Site, a national AAAAA tourist attraction, a national geological park, a national key scenic area, a national civilized scenic tourist area, an international biosphere reserve for man and nature, and a top tourist destination in China
One-Day Tour of Turpan
Turpan City is located in the central part of 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. It is separated from Urumqi City and counties such as Qitai, Jimusar, and Mulei in Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture by the Tianshan Mountains to the north.
[Recommended Travel Routes] —— Long-distance Routes Nearby
Premium no-shopping tour, no self-paid arrangements, no shopping, hot-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 Grassland
D3 Tekes – Kuerdining – Nalati Kuerdining
D4 Nalati Grassland – Bayinbrook Nalati (Aerial View, Valley) Bayinbrook Grassland
D5 Bayanbulak – Urumqi Return to Urumqi via National Highway 218, passing through Hougou, Toksun, Daban City, Salt Lake, and Wind Power Station
In-depth 6-Day Tour of Kanas
In-depth 6-Day Tour of Kanas – 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 Platform
D5 Kanas – Burqin Colorful Beach
D6 Burqin – Urumqi Urho Magic City
In-depth 8-Day Tour of Northern Xinjiang – Yili + Kanas Full Landscape Sightseeing
D1 Urumqi – Burqin Colorful Beach
D2 Burqin – Kanas Lake Kanas, Fish Viewing Platform
D3 Kanas – Hemu – Burqin Hemu
D4 Burqin – Kuitun Urho Magic City
D5 Kuitun – Sayram Lake – Yining Sayram Lake, Fruit Valley
D6 Yining – Nalati Nalati (Aerial View, Valley Grassland)
D7 Nalati – Bayanbulak Grassland – Hejing Bayanbulak 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 and 7 Days Quality Tour
Itinerary Arrangement:
D1: Urumqi → Yining (Sleeper Train, Departure at 8:50 PM)
D2: Yining → Nalati → Yining
D3: Yining → Sayram Lake → Khorgos Port → Yining
D4: Yining → Beitun City
D5: Beitun City — Jiadengyu
D6: Jiadengyu → Kanas → Beitun → Urumqi (Sleeper Train)
D7: Urumqi – Arrive at Urumqi Station at 7 AM.
Magnificent Xinjiang Tourist Train – 8 Nights and 9 Days Quality Tour
Itinerary Arrangement:
D1: Urumqi → Beitun
D2: Beitun City → Jiadengyu
D3: Jiadengyu → Kanas → Jiadengyu
D4: Kanas → Beitun City
D5: Beitun City → Yining
D6: Yining → Nalati Town
D7: Nalati → Bayanbulak → Yining
D8: Yining → Sayram Lake → Yining → Urumqi
D9: Yining → Urumqi
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