Ranking of Travel Agencies in Urumqi, Xinjiang – Travel Routes in Urumqi

　　Introduction to Urumqi

　　Urumqi is located in northwest China, in the middle of Xinjiang, and in 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 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 Karatag-Kizileri, and its protruding part turns southeast, connecting with Toksun County along the east of Weiriluoke-Ala Gou.

　　[Recommended Local Cuisine]

　　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 Kazakh music restaurant serving dishes such as horse sausage, air-dried beef, Russian basket-shaped 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. Xiaogaizi (Nanhu Branch): The dishes here are somewhat special. Unlike other places that serve big plates of lamb or chicken, the portions here are quite suitable for tourists’ appetites. Spicy Chicken with Pepper is a must-order dish for every table. Specialties: Spicy Chicken with Pepper, Lamb Ribs, Yogurt, Tofu Bowl, Grilled Lamb Ribs, Big Plate Fish.

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

　　4. Xiao Lizi’s Dapanji (Big Plate Chicken) at the Blood Station: An old 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. 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. Abram’s Nang: The freshly baked nang has an attractive golden yellow color, with white sesame seeds densely sprinkled on its skin. Taking a bite, the aroma of wheat and sesame fills your mouth, leaving a lasting impression. Generally, it can be kept for a week without any problems.

　　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 Travel 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 Karawu 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 in the autonomous region, and a training base for national fitness and mountain climbing in the autonomous region

　　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 man and biosphere reserve, and a best place to travel 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, Hejing, Heshuo, Yuli, and Ruoqiang counties of Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture to the west and south, and separated from Urumqi City and Qitai, Jimusaer, and Mulei counties of Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture by the Tianshan Mountains to the north.

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

　　High-quality pure fun, no optional arrangements, no shopping expenses, a hot-selling product of the season

　　In-depth Five-Day Tour of Yili, Xinjiang

　　1. Attractions: It includes all the essential attractions, taking you on an in-depth tour of the entire Yili scenery (Sayram Lake, Lavender Base, Kalajun, Kurdning, Nalati Aerial Grassland and Valley Grassland, Bayinbrook 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, coupled with Xinjiang-style cuisine, are what make it special! During the trip, you will taste: whole roasted sheep, special mutton soup with rice, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, special meatball soup, roasted mutton kebabs, etc.;

　　3. Accommodation: After early-stage 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 spots scattered around. With the best tourist comfort as our starting point, we try our best to take it slow, giving you enough time to appreciate the different charms of the four major grasslands in Yili;

　　5. Shopping and optional activities: Purely for fun 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. Free gifts: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;

　　2) Xinjiang-style whole roasted sheep is provided;

　　3) In-car WIFI is available throughout the trip;

　　4) A free Xinjiang Aidileisi 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 "I’ve been here" trips and want to experience in-depth, slow travel of Xinjiang’s scenery with quality service at affordable prices.

　　D1 Urumqi – Sayram Lake: Sayram Lake

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

　　D3 Tekes – Kurdning – Nalati: Kurdning

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

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

　　In-depth Six-Day Tour of Kanas

　　1. Attractions: It includes the essential attractions along the way to Kanas and within the scenic area, taking you on an in-depth tour of Kanas scenery (Koktokay, Kokesu, Birch Forest, Colorful Beach, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Fish Viewing Terrace, Devil’s City).

　　2. Meals: We refuse to serve 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 our tour special! During the trip, you will taste: whole roasted sheep, Buerjin grilled fish, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, special meatball soup, grilled lamb skewers, etc.;

　　3. Accommodation: After early-stage 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, giving you more time to fully enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and in the early morning.

　　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 essence of the Kanas scenic area!

　　5. Shopping at own expense: Pure play with no hidden costs. If you don’t want to enter a shopping store, you won’t. If you don’t want to participate in a paid activity, it won’t be promoted;

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

　　2) Xinjiang-style whole roasted sheep;

　　3) In-car WIFI is provided throughout the trip;

　　4) Each person receives a Xinjiang Aidilesi scarf;

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

　　6-Day In-depth Kanas Tour – 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 Ghost Town

　　1. Attractions: Featuring the most distinctive and essential attractions of Xinjiang, this tour will take you on an in-depth exploration of Xinjiang’s stunning scenery (Kanas, Hemu, Fish Viewing Terrace, Colorful Beach, Ghost Town, Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Flaming Mountain Grand Canyon, Karez Well System, 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 standard rooms. On the second day, you will stay in a hotel within 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 essence of the Kanas scenic area!

　　5. Shopping at own expense: Pure play with no hidden costs. If you don’t want to enter a shopping store, you won’t. If you don’t want to participate in a paid activity, it won’t be promoted;

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

　　2) Xinjiang-style whole roasted sheep is provided;

　　3) In-car WIFI is available throughout the trip;

　　4) Each person receives a Xinjiang Aidilesi scarf;

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

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

　　1. Attractions: Including all the essence attractions, this tour will take you on an in-depth exploration of the scenery along the northern Xinjiang route (Colorful Beach, Kanas, Hemu, Fish Viewing Terrace,乌尔禾Ghost Town, Sayram Lake, Nalati Aerial Grassland and Valley Grassland, Bayinbuluke Grassland);

　　3. Accommodation: After thorough on-site 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 within 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 beautiful scenery of northern Xinjiang’s lakes, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands;

　　5. Shopping at own expense: Pure play with no hidden costs. If you don’t want to enter a shopping store, you won’t. If you don’t want to participate in a paid activity, it won’t be promoted;

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

　　2) Taste Xinjiang-special roasted whole sheep;

　　3) In-car WIFI is arranged;

　　4) Each person receives a Xinjiang Aidilesi scarf;

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

　　Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of superficial "I’ve been here" trips and want to experience in-depth, slow travel of Xinjiang’s scenery with quality service at affordable prices.

　　D1: Urumqi – Burqin – Colorful Beach

　　D2: Burqin – Kanas Lake – Kanas, Fish-viewing Pavilion

　　D3: Kanas – Hemu – Burqin – Hemu

　　D4: Burqin – Kuitun -乌尔禾魔鬼城 (Urho Devil’s City)

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

　　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

　　Beautiful Xinjiang Tourist Train Routes and Prices

　　Beautiful Xinjiang Tourist Train – 6 Nights & 7 Days Quality Tour

　　Route Highlights: Enjoy tourist-class treatment at ordinary train prices. 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 trip

　　③Travel Agency Liability Insurance included

　　1. Accommodation: Standard rooms throughout the trip

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

　　Itinerary Arrangement:

　　D1: Urumqi → Yining (Sleeping Car, 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 (Sleeping Car)

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

　　Beautiful Xinjiang Tourist Train – 8 Nights & 9 Days Quality Tour

　　Route Highlights: Enjoy tourist-class treatment at ordinary train prices. 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 trip

　　③Travel Agency Liability Insurance included

　　1. Accommodation: Standard rooms throughout the trip

　　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