Urumqi Tourism Inquiry Hotline: (Same) 0991-8585456
Introduction to Urumqi
Urumqi is located in the northwest of China, central Xinjiang, and the hinterland of the Eurasian continent. It is situated at the northern foothills of the Northern Tianshan Mountains and in the south of the Junggar Basin. In the east, it borders Turpan City from Chakmaktag 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 Kalatag-Kezileyi, and the protruding part turns southeast, connecting with Tuksun County along the east of Wemeluk-Ala Valley.
[Recommended Surrounding Cuisine]
When you come to Xinjiang, you must taste the local specialty foods.
1. Milage: An ethnic restaurant with a national flavor. Recommendations include noodles with sauce, pilaf, grilled meat, thin-skinned stuffed buns, and meat nang. The average cost per person is about 150 yuan.
Restaurant Address: No. 176, Beixiang Lane, Kelamayi East Street, Shayibake District, Urumqi (opposite Urumqi No. 3 Middle School).
2. Father of Apple: A Kazak music restaurant and bar, offering horse sausage, dried beef, Russian flower basket-shaped steamed stuffed buns, and Uzbek pilaf. The average cost per person is about 130 yuan.
Restaurant Address: Inside Wujie Youhua Plaza, Nanhu East Road, No. 340, Shuimogou District (No. 334, Nanhu East Road).
3. Xiaogaozi (Nanhu Branch): The dishes are somewhat special, different from other places’ large plates of mutton and chicken. The portions here are quite suitable for tourists’ appetites. Spicy Chicken with Pepper and Numbing Sauce is a must-order dish. Specialties: Spicy Chicken with Pepper and Numbing Sauce, Lamb Chops, Yogurt, Tofu Bowl, Grilled Lamb Chops, Large Plate Fish.
Restaurant Address: No. 117, Nanhu North Road, Shuimogou District.
4. Xiaolizi’s Large Plate Chicken at the Blood Station: A time-honored brand in Urumqi, with many diners every day. The large plate chicken is generous in portion and tastes fantastic.
Restaurant Address: No. 2, Xibei Road, No. 17, Shayibake District, Urumqi.
6. No. 17 Pilaf King: A time-honored brand, the meat is much better than other places, and it can be eaten with yogurt.
Restaurant Address: No. 268, Hetian Street, Shayibake District, Urumqi.
7. Abula’s Nang: The freshly baked nang has an attractive 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 any issues.
Restaurant Address: No. 104, Xibei Road, Shayibake 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 Tourism Routes] —– Scenic spots around Urumqi
One-day tour of Nanshan Pasture
Nanshan is located in the vast mountainous region in the south of Urumqi, Xinjiang, at the northern foothills of the Northern Tianshan Mountains’ Kalawuchengbei Range. 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 spot, national forest park, national sports and leisure base, an autonomous region’s training base for national fitness and outward bound activities, an autonomous region’s hiking base, and an autonomous region’s training base for national fitness mountain climbing activities.
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 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. It borders Urumqi City and counties such as Qitai, Jimusal, and Mulei in Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture to the north, separated by the Tianshan Mountains.
[Recommended Tourism Routes] —— Recommended Long-distance Routes in the Surrounding Area
Premium no-mandatory-spending tour, no shopping, hot-selling product of the season
5-Day In-depth Tour of Ili, Xinjiang
1. Attractions: It includes all the essence of attractions, taking you on an in-depth tour of the entire Ili scenery (Sayram Lake, Lavender Base, Karajun, Kuerdining, Nalati Aerial Grasslands and Valley Grasslands, Bayinbrook Grasslands);
2. Meals: 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 truly unique! During the trip, you will taste: roast whole sheep, special lamb stew with rice, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, special meatball soup, grilled lamb 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 in territory and rich in resources, with scenic areas scattered. With the best tourist comfort as our starting point, we try our best to arrange a leisurely pace, giving you ample time to appreciate the different charms of the four major grasslands in Ili;
5. Shopping and optional activities: No mandatory shopping or optional activities. If you don’t want to enter a shopping store or participate in an optional attraction, it’s absolutely fine;
6. Free gifts: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;
2) Xinjiang-style roasted whole sheep provided;
3) WIFI available in the coach throughout the trip;
4) A free Xinjiang Aidiles scarf for each person;
5) A packet of Xinjiang-specialty dried fruit is given away every day;
Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of superficial sightseeing tours and want to obtain quality services and deeply explore the scenery of Xinjiang at affordable prices.
D1 Urumqi – Sayram Lake: Sayram Lake
D2 Sayram Lake – Tekes: Guozi Gorge, Lavender Field, Karajun Grasslands
D3 Tekes – Kuerdining – Nalati: Kuerdining
D4 Nalati Grasslands – Bayinbrook: Nalati Grasslands (Aerial View, Valley) Bayinbrook Grasslands
D5 Bayinbrook – Urumqi: Return to Urumqi via National Highway 218 through Hougou, Toksun, Daban City, Salt Lake, and Wind Power Station
6-Day In-depth Tour of Kanas
1. Attractions: It includes the essence of attractions along the way and within the Kanas scenic area, taking you on an in-depth tour of Kanas scenery (Koktokay, Kokesuli, Birch Forest, Colorful Beach, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Fish Viewing Terrace, Ghost 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, combined with Xinjiang-style cuisine, are what make it special! During the trip, you will taste: roasted 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 back and forth 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 abundant resources, and scenic spots are relatively scattered. With tourist comfort as the starting point, we try to make the tour slow-paced, allowing you to fully explore the essence of the Kanas scenic area!
5. Shopping at own expense: Pure play without any additional expenses. No entering shopping stores if you don’t want to. No promoting optional activities if you don’t want them;
6. Complimentary Gifts: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;
2) Xinjiang-style roasted whole sheep;
3) WIFI available in the coach throughout the trip;
4) Each person receives an Edles silk scarf from Xinjiang;
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 in 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 Mountains Grand Canyon, Karez Wells, Grape Valley);
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, combined with Xinjiang-style cuisine, are what make it special! During the trip, you will taste: roasted whole sheep, Burqin grilled fish, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, specialty meatball soup, grilled mutton skewers, etc.;
3. Accommodation: After early-stage field research, we have carefully selected two nights of three-star accommodations and two nights of four-star hotel accommodations. Absolutely no ordinary standard rooms. On the second day, you will stay in a hotel inside the Kanas scenic area. Arranging accommodations inside the scenic area saves you the trouble of traveling 60 kilometers back and forth by shuttle bus, giving you more time to enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and in the early morning;
4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast with abundant resources, and scenic spots are relatively scattered. With tourist comfort as the starting point, we try to make the tour slow-paced, allowing you to fully explore the essence of the Kanas scenic area!
5. Shopping at own expense: Pure play without any additional expenses. No entering shopping stores if you don’t want to. No promoting optional activities if you don’t want them;
6. Complimentary Gifts: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;
2) Xinjiang-style roasted whole sheep provided;
3) WIFI available in the coach throughout the trip;
4) Each person receives an Edles silk scarf from Xinjiang;
5) A packet of Xinjiang-specialty dried fruit is given away every day;
8-Day In-depth Northern Xinjiang Tour — 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);
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, combined with Xinjiang-style cuisine, are what make it special! During the trip, you will taste: roasted whole sheep, Burqin grilled fish, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, specialty meatball soup, grilled mutton skewers, etc.;
3. Accommodation: After early-stage field research, we provide carefully selected three-star hotel accommodations throughout the trip, with two nights upgraded to four-star hotels. On the second day, you will stay in a hotel inside the Kanas scenic area, saving you the trouble of traveling 60 kilometers back and forth by shuttle bus, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and in the early morning;
4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast with abundant resources, and scenic spots are relatively scattered. With tourist comfort as the starting point, we try to make the tour slow-paced, allowing you to savor the beautiful scenery of lakes, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands in Northern Xinjiang;
5. Shopping at own expense: Pure play without any additional expenses. No entering shopping stores if you don’t want to. No promoting optional activities if you don’t want them;
6. Complimentary Gifts: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;
2) Taste Xinjiang-specialty whole roasted sheep;
3) Car WIFI is arranged;
4) Each person receives an Edles silk scarf from Xinjiang;
5) A packet of Xinjiang-specialty dried fruit is given away every day;
Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of superficial sightseeing tours and want to obtain quality services and deeply explore the scenery of Xinjiang at affordable prices.
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 travel by 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 tourist-class treatment at regular train prices. The train offers four-person hard sleeper compartments, six-person hard sleeper compartments, etc.
Itinerary Highlights:
①One-stop service in Kanas and Yili
②No forced consumption throughout the journey
③Travel Agency Liability Insurance provided
1. Accommodation: Standard rooms throughout the journey
2. Shopping at own expense: Completely 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 → 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 7:00 AM.
8 Nights and 9 Days Quality Tour on the Beautiful Xinjiang Tourist Train
Route Highlights: Enjoy tourist-class treatment at regular train prices. The train offers four-person hard sleeper compartments, six-person hard sleeper compartments, etc.
Itinerary Highlights:
①One-stop service in Kanas and Yili
②No forced consumption throughout the journey
③Travel Agency Liability Insurance provided
1. Accommodation: Standard rooms throughout the journey
2. Shopping at own expense: Completely voluntary, no forced participation for tourists.
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
If you have any other needs, feel free to consult us. We will serve you with all our hearts and answer your questions.
Department Manager: Guo Jing
Consultation Hotline: 0991-8585456
Consultation Tel.: (Same as above)