What are the fun attractions around Urumqi？

　　Travel Guide from Beijing to Urumqi, Travel Safety Precautions, Travel Consultation:

　　Introduction to Urumqi

　　Urumqi is located in the northwest of China, the center of Xinjiang, and the hinterland of the Eurasian continent. It lies at the northern foothill of the Northern Tianshan Mountains and in the south of the Junggar Basin. It borders Turpan City in the east along the Chakmak Tag to Daheyan line; Changji City in the west with Toutun River as the boundary; and the Nanshan mining area in the south with Karatag-Kizileyi, with its protruding part turning southeast and connecting with Tuksun County along the Undilok-Ala Valley to the east.

　　[Recommended Local Delicacies Around]

　　When you come to Xinjiang, you must taste the local delicacies.

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

　　Restaurant address: No. 176, North Lane of Kelamayi East Street, Shayibake District, Urumqi (opposite Urumqi No. 3 Middle School).

　　2. Father of Apple: A Kazakh music restaurant serving horse sausage, 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 (Nanhu East Road No. 334).

　　3. Xiaogaozi (Nanhu Branch): The dishes here are somewhat special, different from other restaurants’ big tray of mutton and chicken. The portion here is quite suitable for tourists’ appetite. Spicy Chicken with Pepper and Chili is a must-order dish. Specialties: Spicy Chicken with Pepper and Chili, Lamb Chops, Yogurt, Tofu Bowl, Roasted Lamb Chops, Big Tray Fish.

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

　　4. Xiaolizi’s Da Pan Ji (Big Tray Chicken) at Blood Station: An old and reputable restaurant in Urumqi with a large number of diners every day. The Da Pan Ji is generous in portion and tastes delicious.

　　Restaurant address: No. 2, Northwest Road, No. 17, Shayibake District, Urumqi.

　　6. No. 17 Pilaf King: An old and reputable restaurant with much better meat than others. 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 white sesame seeds sprinkled all over its skin. 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 problem.

　　Restaurant address: No. 104, Northwest 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 Tourism Routes] —– Scenic spots 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 foothill of Karawuleng 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 spot, national forest park, national sports and leisure base, training base for national fitness and outdoor sports expansion of the autonomous region, hiking base of the autonomous region, and training base for national fitness and mountain climbing of the autonomous region

　　One-Day Tianshan Tianchi Tour

　　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 great place to visit in China.

　　One-Day Turpan Tour

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

　　[Recommended Tourism Routes] —— Nearby Long Routes Recommended

　　High-quality pure play, no self-paid arrangements, no shopping expenses, a hot-selling product of the season

　　5-Day In-depth Yili Tour

　　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, Kurding, Nalati Aerial Grassland and Valley Grassland, Bayinbrook Grassland);

　　2. Meals: We reject 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 the way to go! During the trip, you will taste: whole roast sheep, special lamb chop soup rice, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, special meatball soup, grilled mutton skewers, etc.;

　　3. Accommodation: After preliminary field research, carefully selected accommodations include 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 the starting point, we try to make the tour slow-paced, giving you enough time to appreciate the different charms of the four major grasslands in Yili;

　　5. Shopping and self-paid items: Pure play with no self-paid items. If you don’t want to enter a shopping store, you won’t. If you don’t want to visit a self-paid attraction, it won’t be promoted;

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

　　2) Xinjiang-style whole roasted sheep provided;

　　3) WIFI available in the vehicle throughout the journey;

　　4) A free Xinjiang Aidelas scarf for each person;

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

　　Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of cursory sightseeing and want to obtain quality service and deeply explore and leisurely enjoy the scenery of Xinjiang at an affordable price.

　　D1 Urumqi – Sayram Lake: Sayram Lake

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

　　D3 Tekes – Kurding – Nalati: Kurding

　　D4 Nalati Grassland – Bayinbrook: Nalati (Air View, Valley View) and Bayinbrook Grassland

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

　　6-Day In-depth Kanas Tour

　　1. Attractions: It includes the essential attractions along the way and within the Kanas 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, Devil’s 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 roasted sheep, Burqin grilled fish, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, specialty meatball soup, and grilled mutton skewers;

　　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 by shuttle bus, allowing you more time to fully enjoy the unique night and morning scenery of Kanas;

　　4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast and resourceful, with scenic areas scattered around. With the best tourist comfort as our priority, we strive to take it slow, allowing you to thoroughly enjoy the essence of the Kanas scenic area!

　　5. Shopping at own expense: Pure play with no extra fees. 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) WIFI available in the vehicle throughout the journey;

　　4) Each person receives an Edles silk scarf from Xinjiang;

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

　　6-day in-depth tour of Kanas – 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: Including Xinjiang’s most distinctive and essential attractions, we will take you on an in-depth tour of Xinjiang’s stunning scenery (Kanas, Hemu, Fish Viewing Terrace, Colorful Beach, Ghost Town, Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Flaming Mountain Grand Canyon, Karez Wells, Grape Valley);

　　3. Accommodation: After preliminary field research, we carefully selected two nights of three-star accommodations and two nights of four-star accommodations. Absolutely no ordinary 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 and resourceful, with scenic areas scattered around. With tourist comfort as our priority, we strive to take it slow, allowing you to thoroughly enjoy the essence of the Kanas scenic area!

　　5. Shopping at own expense: Pure play with no extra fees. 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 provided;

　　3) WIFI available in the vehicle throughout the journey;

　　4) Each person receives an Edles silk scarf from Xinjiang;

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

　　8-day in-depth tour of Northern Xinjiang – Yili + Kanas panoramic 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,乌尔禾Ghost Town, Sayram Lake, Nalati Aerial Grassland and Valley Grassland, Bayanbulak Grassland);

　　3. Accommodation: After preliminary field research, we carefully selected three-star hotels for the entire journey, with two nights upgraded to four-star accommodations. 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 and resourceful, with scenic areas 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, snowy mountains, and grasslands;

　　5. Shopping at own expense: Pure play with no extra fees. 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) WIFI on the coach is arranged;

　　4) Each person receives an Edles silk scarf from Xinjiang;

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

　　Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of cursory sightseeing and want to obtain quality service and deeply explore and leisurely enjoy the scenery of Xinjiang at an affordable price.

　　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 – Bayanbulak Grassland – Hejing Bayanbulak 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 Xinjiang’s Great Beauty Dedicated Train

　　6 Nights & 7 Days Quality Tour of Xinjiang’s Great Beauty on the Dedicated Train

　　Route Highlights: Enjoy luxury tourism treatment at the price of an ordinary train. 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 journey

　　③Travel Agency Liability Insurance included

　　1. Accommodation: Superior twin 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 — Jiadengyu

　　D6: Jiadengyu → Kanas → Beitun → Urumqi (Sleeper Train)

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

　　8 Nights & 9 Days Quality Tour of Xinjiang’s Great Beauty on the Dedicated Train

　　Route Highlights: Enjoy luxury tourism treatment at the price of an ordinary train. 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 journey

　　③Travel Agency Liability Insurance included

　　1. Accommodation: Superior twin rooms throughout the journey

　　2. Shopping at own expense: Completely 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