Recommendations for tours and cuisine around Urumqi, Xinjiang

　　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. To the east, it borders Turpan City along the Chakmaktag 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, and its protruding part turns southeast, connecting with Tuksun County along the Un洛克-Ala Valley to the east.

　　[Recommended Local Cuisine Around]

　　When you come to Xinjiang, you must taste the unique local cuisine of Xinjiang

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

　　Restaurant Address: No. 176, Kelamayi East Street North Alley, Shayibake District, Urumqi (opposite Urumqi No. 3 Middle School).

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

　　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 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 (Blood Station Branch): An old brand in Urumqi with a lot of diners every day. The portion of Dapanji is generous, and the taste is excellent.

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

　　6. No. 17 Pilaf King: An old brand with much better meat than other places. 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 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 lingering taste. Generally speaking, it can be stored 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 come to Xinjiang.

　　[Recommended Travel Routes] —– Attractions 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 northern foot of Karawu Chengbei in 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 Mountain Climbing 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 spot, a national civilized scenic tourist area, an international biosphere reserve of man and nature, and a great place to travel 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 Qitai, Jimsar, and Mulei counties of Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture to the north, separated by the Tianshan Mountains.

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

　　Premium pure leisure tour, no optional arrangements, no shopping, a hot-selling product of the season

　　Five-Day In-Depth Tour of Yili, Xinjiang

　　1. Attractions: It includes all the essential attractions, taking you on an in-depth tour of the scenery along the entire Yili route (Sayram Lake, Lavender Base, Karakjun Grassland, Kuerdining, Nalati Aerial Grassland and Valley Grassland, Bayinbuluke 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 unique! During the trip, you will taste: whole roasted sheep, special lamb rib soup rice, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, special 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 in territory and rich in resources, with scenic areas scattered. With the best tourist comfort as our starting point, we try to ensure a leisurely pace, giving you ample time to appreciate the different charms of the four major grasslands in Yili.

　　5. Shopping and optional activities: Purely for leisure, no optional activities with extra fees, and no forced shopping stops;

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

　　2) Xinjiang-style whole roast sheep provided;

　　3) In-car WIFI available throughout the trip;

　　4) A free Xinjiang Aidilesi scarf for each person;

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

　　Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of the cursory "I’ve been here" style of travel 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, Karakjun Grassland

　　D3 Tekes – Kuerdining – Nalati: Kuerdining

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

　　D5 Bayinbuluke – 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: It includes the essential attractions along the way and within the Kanas scenic area, taking you on an in-depth tour of the scenery of Kanas (Koktokay, Koksu River, Birch Forest, Colorful Beach, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Fish Viewing Terrace, Ghost City).

　　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 what make it special! During the trip, you will taste: whole roast sheep, Burqin grilled fish, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, specialty meatball soup, and grilled lamb skewers, among others;

　　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. By arranging accommodation within the scenic area, you can save 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 numerous attractions scattered around. With the best tourist comfort as our priority, we strive to take it slow, allowing you to fully experience the highlights of the Kanas scenic area!

　　5. Shopping at own expense: Purely for fun with no additional fees. If you say no to a shopping store, we won’t enter. 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) In-car WIFI available throughout the trip;

　　4) Each person receives a Xinjiang Aidiles flying 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 – 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 Magic 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, Magic City, Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Flaming Mountain Grand Canyon, Karez Well System, Grape Valley);

　　3. Accommodation: Based on early-stage field research, we have carefully selected accommodations, including two nights at a three-star hotel and two nights at a four-star hotel. Absolutely no ordinary standard rooms. On the second day, you will stay 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 tourist comfort as our priority, we strive to take it slow, allowing you to fully experience the highlights of the Kanas scenic area!

　　5. Shopping at own expense: Purely for fun with no additional fees. If you say no to a shopping store, we won’t enter. 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 provided;

　　3) In-car WIFI available throughout the trip;

　　4) Each person receives a Xinjiang Aidiles flying scarf;

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

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

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

　　3. Accommodation: Based on early-stage field research, we offer carefully selected three-star hotel accommodations throughout the trip, with two nights upgraded to four-star hotels. On the second day, you will stay 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 tourist comfort as our priority, we strive to take it slow, allowing you to savor the breathtaking scenery of northern Xinjiang’s lakes, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands;

　　5. Shopping at own expense: Purely for fun with no additional fees. If you say no to a shopping store, we won’t enter. 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 Aidiles flying scarf;

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

　　Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of the cursory "I’ve been here" style of travel 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 Platform

　　D3 Kanas – Hemu – Burqin Hemu

　　D4 Burqin – Kuitun Urho Devil’s 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 options are available for you to choose from.

　　Recommended Train Routes

　　Routes and Prices of the Beautiful Xinjiang Tourist Train

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

　　Route Highlights: Enjoy tourist-class treatment at the price of an ordinary train ticket. 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 trip

　　③Travel Agency Liability Insurance provided

　　1. Accommodation: Standard rooms for the entire trip

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

　　Itinerary Arrangement:

　　D1: Urumqi → Yining (train sleeper, depart 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 (train sleeper)

　　D7: Urumqi Arrive at Urumqi Station at 7 am.

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

　　Route Highlights: Enjoy tourist-class treatment at the price of an ordinary train ticket. 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 trip

　　③Travel Agency Liability Insurance provided

　　1. Accommodation: Standard rooms for the entire trip

　　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