One-day tour around Urumqi

　　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. It borders Turpan City in the east with the line from Chakmaktag to Daheyan; it borders Changji City in the west with Toutun River; it borders the Nanshan mining area in the south with Karatag-Kizileyi, with its protruding part turning southeast and connecting with Tuoksun County along the east of Wemurok-Alagou.

　　[Recommended Local Food]

　　When you come to Xinjiang, you must taste the local specialty dishes.

　　1. Miraj: A restaurant with ethnic characteristics, recommending dishes such as noodles with sauce, pilaf, grilled meat, thin-skinned buns, and meat nang. Average cost per person is about 150 yuan.

　　Restaurant Address: No. 176, Kelamayi East Street North Alley, Saybag 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 pilaf. Average cost per person is about 130 yuan.

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

　　3. Xiaogazi (Nanhu Branch): The dishes here are somewhat special, different from other places’ Dapan Mutton and Dapan 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, Dapan Fish.

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

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

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

　　6. No. 17 Pilaf King: An old brand, the meat is much better than other places, and it can be eaten with yogurt.

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

　　7. Abula’s Nang: The freshly baked nang has an enticing 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 lingering taste. Generally speaking, it can be kept for a week without any problems.

　　Restaurant Address: No. 104, Xibei Road, Saybag District, Urumqi.

　　When you come to Xinjiang, you must experience the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang. As the saying goes, you won’t realize how vast China is until you come to Xinjiang.

　　[Recommended Travel Routes] —– Scenic spots around Urumqi

　　One-day tour of Nanshan Pasture

　　Nanshan is located in the southern part of Urumqi, Xinjiang, in the vast mountainous area at the foot of the northern Karawu Mountains of the Northern Tianshan Mountains. Nanshan Pasture is 75 kilometers away from the urban area, located in the transition 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, National Forest Park, National Sports and Leisure Base, Autonomous Region Fitness Expansion Sports Training Base, Autonomous Region Hiking Base, Autonomous Region Fitness Mountaineering Training Base

　　One-Day Tour of Tianshan Tianchi

　　Tianshan Tianchi is a World Natural Heritage site, a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, a national geological park, a national key scenic area, a national civilized scenic tourist area, an international man and biosphere reserve, and a great place to visit in China.

　　One-Day Tour of Turpan

　　Turpan City is located in central Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, bordering Hami City to the east, and adjacent to Hejing, Heshuo, Yuli, and Ruoqiang counties of Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture to the west and south. It borders Urumqi City and counties such as Qitai, Jimusar, and Mulei of Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture to the north, separated by the Tianshan Mountains.

　　[Recommended Travel Routes] —— Recommended Long-Distance Routes in the Surrounding Area

　　Boutique pure play, no optional arrangements, no shopping expenses, a hot-selling product of the season

　　Five-Day In-depth Tour of Yili, Xinjiang

　　1. Attractions: Including all essential attractions, taking you on an in-depth tour of the entire Yili scenery (Sayram Lake, Lavender Base, Karajun, Kurdning, Nalati Aerial Grassland and Valley Grassland, Bayinbrook Grassland);

　　2. Meals: We refuse low-quality group meals of eight dishes and one soup costing 15-20 yuan per person. High-quality group meals averaging 30 yuan per person, coupled with Xinjiang-style cuisine, are what make it special! During the trip, you will enjoy: whole roasted sheep, specialty lamb chop soup rice, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, specialty meatball soup, grilled mutton skewers, etc.;

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

　　4. Itinerary Arrangement: Xinjiang is vast and its scenic areas are scattered. With the best tourist comfort as our starting point, we try to take it slow, giving you ample time to appreciate the different charms of the four major grasslands in Yili;

　　5. Shopping and Optional Activities: Pure play with no optional expenses. If you don’t want to enter a shopping store, you won’t. If you don’t want to visit a paid attraction, it won’t be recommended;

　　6. Special Gift: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;

　　2) Providing Xinjiang-style whole roast sheep;

　　3) WIFI available in the coach throughout the journey;

　　4) Each person will receive a free Xinjiang Aidilesi scarf;

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

　　Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of superficial "I’ve been here" tours and want to obtain quality service and deeply experience and leisurely tour the scenery of Xinjiang at an affordable price.

　　D1 Urumqi – Sayram Lake: Sayram Lake

　　D2 Sayram Lake – Tekes: Guozi Gorge, Lavender Field, Karajun

　　D3 Tekes – Kurdning – Nalati: Kurdning

　　D4 Nalati Grassland – Bayinbrook: Nalati (Aerial View, Valley) Bayinbrook Grassland

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

　　Six-Day In-depth Tour of Kanas

　　1. Attractions: Including the essential attractions along the way to Kanas and within the scenic area, taking you on an in-depth tour of Kanas scenery (Keketohai, Kekesuli, Birch Forest, Colorful Beach, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Fish Viewing Terrace, Ghost City);

　　2. Meals: We refuse low-quality group meals of 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 make it special! During the trip, you will taste: whole roast sheep, Burqin grilled fish, Xinjiang noodles with meat and vegetables, pilaf, special meatball soup, grilled mutton skewers, etc.;

　　3. Accommodation: After preliminary field research, we offer 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 accommodations within the scenic area saves you the trouble of traveling 60 kilometers roundtrip by shuttle bus, allowing you more time to fully enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and at dawn;

　　4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast with numerous attractions scattered around. With tourists’ best comfort as our priority, we strive to take it slow and ensure you fully experience the essence of the Kanas scenic area!

　　5. Shopping at own expense: Pure play without any additional fees. If you say no to a shopping store, we won’t go in. If you say no to an optional activity, we won’t promote it;

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

　　2) Xinjiang-style whole roast sheep;

　　3) WIFI available in the coach throughout the journey;

　　4) Each person receives a Xinjiang Aidilesi scarf;

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

　　6-Day In-depth Kanas Tour – Heavenly Lake, 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 Devil’s City

　　1. Attractions: Including the most distinctive and essential attractions of Xinjiang, we will take you on an in-depth tour of the breathtaking 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 thorough on-site research, we have carefully selected accommodations, including two nights in a three-star hotel and two nights in a four-star hotel. Absolutely no ordinary standard rooms. On the second day, you will stay in 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 with numerous attractions scattered around. With tourists’ comfort as our priority, we strive to take it slow and ensure you fully experience the essence of the Kanas scenic area!

　　5. Shopping at own expense: Pure play without any additional fees. If you say no to a shopping store, we won’t go in. If you say no to an optional activity, we won’t promote it;

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

　　2) Providing Xinjiang-style whole roast sheep;

　　3) WIFI available in the coach throughout the journey;

　　4) Each person receives a Xinjiang Aidilesi scarf;

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

　　8-Day In-depth Northern Xinjiang Tour – Yili + Kanas Full Sightseeing

　　1. Attractions: Including all the essential attractions, we will take 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, Bayinbuluk Grassland);

　　3. Accommodation: After thorough on-site research, we provide carefully selected three-star hotels throughout the journey, with two nights upgraded to four-star accommodations. On the second day, you will stay in a hotel inside the Kanas scenic area, saving you the trouble of traveling 60 kilometers by shuttle bus and giving you ample time to enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and at dawn;

　　4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast with numerous attractions scattered around. With tourists’ comfort as our priority, we strive to take it slow and savor the beautiful scenery of northern Xinjiang’s lakes, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands;

　　5. Shopping at own expense: Pure play without any additional fees. If you say no to a shopping store, we won’t go in. If you say no to an optional activity, we won’t promote it;

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

　　2) Taste Xinjiang-specialty whole roasted sheep;

　　3) In-car WIFI is arranged;

　　4) Each person receives a Xinjiang Aidilesi scarf;

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

　　D1 Urumqi – Burqin Colorful Beach

　　D2 Burqin – Kanas Lake Kanas, Fish Viewing Terrace

　　D3 Kanas – Hemu – Burqin Hemu

　　D4 Burqin – Kuitun乌尔禾 Magic City

　　D5 Kuitun – Sayram Lake – Yining Sayram Lake, Fruit Valley

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

　　D7 Nalati – Bayinbrook Grassland – Hejing Bayinbrook Grassland

　　Don’t want to take a car? 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 luxury travel at the price of an ordinary train. There are four-person hard sleeper compartments, six-person hard sleeper compartments, etc., on the train.

　　Itinerary Highlights:

　　①One-stop service in Kanas and Ili

　　②No forced consumption throughout the journey

　　③Travel agency liability insurance included

　　1. Accommodation: Standard rooms throughout the journey

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

　　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.

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

　　Route Highlights: Enjoy luxury travel at the price of an ordinary train. There are four-person hard sleeper compartments, six-person hard sleeper compartments, etc., on the train.

　　Itinerary Highlights:

　　①One-stop service in Kanas and Ili

　　②No forced consumption throughout the journey

　　③Travel agency liability insurance included

　　1. Accommodation: Standard rooms throughout the journey

　　2. Shopping at 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