Introduction to Urumqi
Urumqi is located in northwest China, in the center of Xinjiang, and in the hinterland of the Eurasian continent. It lies at the northern foot of the Northern Tianshan Mountains and in the southern part of the Junggar Basin. To the east, it borders Turpan City along the Chakmak Tag to Daheyan line; 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, with a protruding part turning southeast and connecting with Toksun County along the east of Wemurok-Ala Gully.
[Recommendations for Nearby Food]
When you come to Xinjiang, you must try the local specialty foods.
1. Miraj: Ethnic themed restaurant, recommended dishes include noodles with sauce, pilaf, grilled meat, thin-skinned stuffed buns, and meat naan. Average cost per person is approximately 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 serving dishes such as horse sausage, air-dried beef, Russian flower basket buns, and Uzbek pilaf. The 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 restaurants’ Dapan Mutton and Dapan Chicken. The portion here is quite suitable for tourists’ appetite. 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. Xuezhan Xiaolizi Dapanji: An old and reputable restaurant in Urumqi with a large number of diners every day. The portion of Dapanji (a traditional Xinjiang dish with chicken and potatoes) is generous and the taste is excellent.
Restaurant Address: No. 2, Xibei Road, No. 17, Xibake District, Urumqi.
5. No. 17 Pilaf King: An old and reputable restaurant with much better meat than others. It can be enjoyed with yogurt.
Restaurant Address: No. 268, Hetian Street, Xibake District, Urumqi.
6. Abula’s Nang: The freshly baked nang has an enticing golden color, with its outer skin covered with dense white sesame seeds. When you bite into it, the aroma of wheat and sesame fills your mouth, leaving a lasting impression. Generally, it can be kept for a week without going bad.
Restaurant Address: No. 104, Xibei Road, Xibake 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] —– Scenic Spots Around Urumqi
One-Day Tour of Nanshan Pasture
Nanshan is located in the vast mountainous area to the south of Urumqi, Xinjiang, at the northern foot of Karawu Chengbei 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 outdoor sports expansion in the autonomous region, a hiking base, and a training base for national fitness and mountain climbing in the autonomous region
One-Day Tour of Tian Chi
Tian Chi, a World Natural Heritage Site, a national AAAAA scenic area, a national geological park, a key national scenic spot, a national civilized scenic tourist area, an international man and biosphere reserve, and a top tourist destination 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 counties such as Hejing, Heshuo, Yuli, and Ruoqiang in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture to the west and south. To the north, it borders Urumqi City and counties such as Qitai, Jimsar, and Mulei in Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, separated by the Tianshan Mountains.
[Recommended Travel Routes] —— Long-distance Routes in the Surrounding Areas
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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 – Bayinbuluke Nalati (Aerial View, Valley) Bayinbuluke Grasslands
D5 Bayinbrook – Urumqi Return to Urumqi via National Highway 218, passing through Hougou, Toksun, Daban City, Salt Lake, and Wind Power Station
6-Day In-depth Kanas Tour
6-Day In-depth Kanas 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乌尔禾 Ghost Town
8-Day In-depth Northern Xinjiang Tour – Yili + Kanas Full Scenic Sightseeing
D1 Urumqi – Burqin Colorful Beach
D2 Burqin – Kanas Lake Kanas, Fish Viewing Terrace
D3 Kanas – Hemu – Burqin Hemu
D4 Burqin – Kuitun乌尔禾 Ghost Town
D5 Kuitun – Sayram Lake – Yining Sayram Lake, Guozigou Valley
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
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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.
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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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