How much does it cost to travel to Urumqi, Xinjiang, and what are the recommended tourism routes？

　　Tourism consultation hotline for Urumqi, Xinjiang: (same) 0991-8585456

　　Introduction to Urumqi

　　Urumqi is located in northwest China, central Xinjiang, and the hinterland of the Eurasian continent. It is situated at the northern foot of the Northern Tianshan Mountains and in the southern Junggar Basin. In the east, it borders Turpan City along the Chakmaktag to Daheyan line; in the west, it borders Changji City with Toutun River as the boundary; in the south, it borders the Nanshan mining area with Karatag-Kizileri, with the protruding part turning southeast and connecting with Toksun County along Wueriloke-Ala Gully to the east.

　　[Recommended Local Delicacies]

　　When you come to Xinjiang, you must taste the special delicacies of Xinjiang.

　　1. Miraji: A restaurant with ethnic characteristics. Recommended dishes include noodles with sauce, zhuafan, grilled meat, thin-skinned buns, and meat nang. The average cost per person is about 150 yuan.

　　Restaurant Address: No. 176, Beixiang Lane, Kelamayi East Street, Saybagh District, Urumqi (opposite Urumqi No. 3 Middle School).

　　2. Father of Apple: A Kazakh music restaurant serving dishes such as horse sausage, air-dried beef, Russian flower basket buns, and Uzbek zhuafan. The average cost per person is about 130 yuan.

　　Restaurant Address: Inside Wujie Youhuo Plaza, Nanhu East Road, No. 340, Shuimogou District (No. 334, Nanhu East Road).

　　3. Xiaogazi (Nanhu Branch): The dishes here are somewhat special, different from other restaurants’ Dapan Mutton and Dapan Chicken. The portions here are quite suitable for tourists’ appetites. Spicy Chicken with Pepper is a must-order dish. Specialties: Spicy Chicken with Pepper, Lamb Ribs, Yogurt, Tofu Bowl, Grilled Lamb Ribs, Dapan Fish.

　　Restaurant Address: No. 117, Nanhu North Road, Shuimogou District

　　4. Xiaolizi’s Dapanji (Big Plate Chicken) at the Blood Station: A time-honored brand in Urumqi with a large number of diners every day. The portion of Dapanji is generous, and the taste is excellent.

　　Restaurant Address: No. 2, Xibei Road, No. 17, Saybagh District, Urumqi.

　　6. No. 17 Zhuafan King: A time-honored brand with much better meat than others. It can be eaten with yogurt.

　　Restaurant Address: No. 268, Hetian Street, Saybagh District, Urumqi.

　　7. Abula’s Nang: The freshly baked nang has an attractive golden yellow color, with white sesame seeds densely sprinkled on the outer skin. When you bite into it, the aroma of wheat and sesame fills your mouth, leaving a lasting impression. Generally, it can be stored for a week without any issues.

　　Restaurant Address: No. 104, Xibei Road, Saybagh 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 come to Xinjiang.

　　[Recommended Tourism 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 foot of Kalawula 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 outward bound activities 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 Tianchi

　　Tianshan Tianchi, a World Natural Heritage site, a national AAAAA scenic area, a national geopark, a national key scenic spot, a national civilized scenic tourism area, an international man and biosphere reserve, 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 Hejing, Heshuo, Yuli, and Ruoqiang counties of Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture to the west and south. It borders Urumqi City and Qitai, Jimusaer, and Mulei counties of Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture to the north across the Tianshan Mountains.

　　[Recommended Tourism Routes] —— Long-distance Routes Nearby

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　　Five-Day In-depth Tour of Yili, Xinjiang

　　1. Attractions: Including all the highlight attractions, we will take you on an in-depth tour of the entire Yili region (Sayram Lake, Lavender Base, Kalajun, Kuerdining, Nalati Aerial Grassland and Valley Grassland, Bayanbulak Grassland).

　　2. Dining: We refuse to serve low-quality group meals with eight dishes and one soup costing 15-20 yuan per person. High-quality group meals averaging 30 yuan per person, combined with Xinjiang-style cuisine, are what truly stand out! During the trip, you will enjoy: roasted whole sheep, specialty mutton soup with rice, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, specialty meatball soup, mutton kebabs, etc.

　　3. Accommodation: After preliminary field research, we have carefully selected accommodations for three nights at a three-star hotel and one night at a four-star hotel.

　　4. Itinerary Arrangement: Xinjiang is vast and its scenic spots are scattered. With the comfort of tourists in mind, we strive to take it slow and give you plenty of time to appreciate the different charms of the four major grasslands in Yili.

　　5. Shopping and Optional Activities: No mandatory shopping or optional activities. If you don’t want to enter a shopping store or visit an optional attraction, it’s absolutely fine.

　　6. Free Gifts: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;

　　2) Xinjiang-style roast whole sheep is provided;

　　3) WIFI in the vehicle is arranged for the entire trip;

　　4) A free Xinjiang Edelweiss scarf for each person;

　　5) A packet of Xinjiang-special dried fruit is given away every day;

　　Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of superficial and cursory sightseeing, and want to obtain quality service and deeply explore the scenery of Xinjiang at an affordable price.

　　D1 Urumqi – Sayram Lake: Sayram Lake

　　D2 Sayram Lake – Tekes: Fruit Valley, Lavender Field, Kalajun Grassland

　　D3 Tekes – Kuerdining – Nalati: Kuerdining

　　D4 Nalati Grassland – Bayanbulak: Nalati Grassland (Aerial View, Valley View) and Bayanbulak Grassland

　　D5 Bayanbulak – Urumqi: Return to Urumqi via National Highway 218 through Hougou, Toksun, Dabancheng, Salt Lake, and the Wind Power Station.

　　Six-Day In-depth Tour of Kanas

　　1. Attractions: Including the highlights along the way and within the Kanas scenic area, we will take you on an in-depth tour of Kanas scenery (Keketohai, Kekesuli, Birch Forest, Colorful Beach, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Fish Viewing Platform,魔鬼城Devil’s City).

　　2. Dining: We refuse low-quality group meals with eight dishes and one soup costing 15-20 yuan per person. High-quality group meals averaging 30 yuan per person plus Xinjiang-style cuisine are what make it special! During the trip, you will taste: roast whole sheep, Burqin grilled fish, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, specialty meatball soup, grilled mutton skewers, etc.;

　　3. Accommodation: After preliminary field research, we provide carefully selected accommodations including two nights at a three-star hotel, two nights at a quasi-four-star hotel, and one night at a hotel within the Kanas scenic area. Arranging accommodation within the scenic area saves you the trouble of traveling 60 kilometers by shuttle bus, allowing you more time to fully enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and in the early morning.

　　4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast in territory and rich in resources, with scenic spots scattered. Based on tourists’ optimal comfort as the starting point, we try to take it slow and let you fully enjoy the essence of the Kanas scenic area!

　　5. Shopping at own expense: Pure play with no extra charges, no entering shopping stores if not agreed, and no promoting optional items if not agreed;

　　6. Free Gifts: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;

　　2) Xinjiang-style roast whole sheep;

　　3) WIFI in the vehicle is provided for the entire trip;

　　4) Each person receives a Xinjiang Aidiles Feijin;

　　5) A packet of Xinjiang-special dried fruit is given away every day;

　　6-day in-depth tour of Kanas – Tianchi Turpan + Kanas

　　D1 Urumqi-Koktokay Koktokay

　　D2 Koktokay-Khabarovsk Koksu River, Birch Forest Scenic Area

　　D3 Khabarovsk-Hemu Hemu

　　D4 Hemu-Kanas Kanas, Fish Viewing Terrace

　　D5 Kanas-Burqin Colorful Beach

　　D6 Burqin-Urumqi Urho Devil’s City

　　1. Attractions: Including the most distinctive and essential attractions of Xinjiang, taking you on an in-depth tour of the stunning scenery of Xinjiang (Kanas, Hemu, Fish Viewing Terrace, Colorful Beach, Devil’s City, Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Flaming Mountain Grand Canyon, Karez Wells, Grape Valley);

　　3. Accommodation: After preliminary field research, carefully selected accommodations include two nights in three-star hotels and two nights in four-star hotels. Absolutely no staying in ordinary standard rooms. On the second day, stay at a hotel inside the Kanas scenic area, saving you the trouble of traveling 60 kilometers by shuttle bus and giving you more time to enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and at dawn;

　　4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast in territory and rich in resources, with scenic spots scattered. Based on tourists’ comfort as the starting point, we try to take it slow and let you fully enjoy the essence of the Kanas scenic area!

　　5. Shopping at own expense: Pure play with no extra charges, no entering shopping stores if not agreed, and no promoting optional items if not agreed;

　　6. Free Gifts: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;

　　2) Xinjiang-style roast whole sheep is provided;

　　3) WIFI in the vehicle is arranged for the entire trip;

　　4) Each person receives a Xinjiang Aidiles Feijin;

　　5) A packet of Xinjiang-special dried fruit is given away every day;

　　8-day in-depth tour of northern Xinjiang – Yili + Kanas panoramic sightseeing

　　1. Attractions: Including all the essential attractions, taking you on an in-depth tour of the scenery along the northern Xinjiang route (Colorful Beach, Kanas, Hemu, Fish Viewing Terrace, Urho Devil’s City, Sayram Lake, Nalati Aerial Grassland and Valley Grassland, Bayanbulak Grassland);

　　3. Accommodation: After preliminary field research, carefully selected three-star hotels are provided for the entire trip, with two nights upgraded to four-star hotels. On the second day, stay at a hotel inside the Kanas scenic area, saving you the trouble of traveling 60 kilometers by shuttle bus, and giving you enough time to enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and at dawn;

　　5. Shopping at own expense: Pure play with no extra charges, no entering shopping stores if not agreed, and no promoting optional items if not agreed;

　　6. Free Gifts: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;

　　2) Taste Xinjiang-special roast whole sheep;

　　3) Car WIFI is arranged;

　　4) Each person receives a Xinjiang Aidiles Feijin;

　　5) A packet of Xinjiang-special dried fruit is given away every day;

　　Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of superficial and cursory sightseeing, and want to obtain quality service and deeply explore the scenery of Xinjiang at an affordable price.

　　D1: Urumqi – Burqin – Colorful Beach

　　D2: Burqin – Kanas Lake – Kanas, Fish Viewing Terrace

　　D3: Kanas – Hemu – Burqin – Hemu

　　D4: Burqin – Kuitun – Urho Devil’s City

　　D5: Kuitun – Sayram Lake – Yining – Sayram Lake, Guozigou

　　D6: Yining – Nalati – Nalati (Aerial View, Valley Grassland)

　　D7: Nalati – Bayinbrok Grassland – Hejing – Bayinbrok Grassland

　　Don’t want to take a bus? More travel transportation options are available for you to choose from.

　　Recommended Train Routes

　　Routes and Prices of the Beautiful Xinjiang Tourist Train

　　6 Nights and 7 Days Quality Tour on the Beautiful Xinjiang Tourist Train

　　Route Highlights: Enjoy tourist-class treatment at the price of an ordinary train. The train offers four-person hard sleeper compartments, six-person hard sleeper compartments, etc.

　　Itinerary Highlights:

　　①One-stop service in Kanas and Ili

　　②No forced consumption throughout the journey

　　③Travel Agency Liability Insurance provided

　　1. Accommodation: Standard rooms for the entire journey

　　2. Shopping (at your own expense): Entirely voluntary, no forced participation for tourists.

　　Itinerary Arrangement:

　　D1: Urumqi → Yining (Sleeping Car, Depart at 8:50 PM by train)

　　D2: Yining → Nalati → Yining

　　D3: Yining → Sayram Lake → Khorgos Port → Yining

　　D4: Yining → Beitun City

　　D5: Beitun City — Jiadengyu

　　D6: Jiadengyu → Kanas → Beitun → Urumqi (Sleeping Car)

　　D7: Urumqi – Arrive at Urumqi Station at 7:00 AM.

　　8 Nights and 9 Days Quality Tour on the Beautiful Xinjiang Tourist Train

　　Route Highlights: Enjoy tourist-class treatment at the price of an ordinary train. The train offers four-person hard sleeper compartments, six-person hard sleeper compartments, etc.

　　Itinerary Highlights:

　　①One-stop service in Kanas and Ili

　　②No forced consumption throughout the journey

　　③Travel Agency Liability Insurance provided

　　1. Accommodation: Standard rooms for the entire journey

　　2. Shopping (at your own expense): Entirely voluntary, no forced participation for tourists.

　　Itinerary Arrangement:

　　D1: Urumqi → Beitun

　　D2: Beitun City → Jiadengyu

　　D3: Jiadengyu → Kanas → Jiadengyu

　　D4: Kanas → Beitun City

　　D5: Beitun City → Yining