Introduction to Urumqi
Urumqi is located in the northwest of China, the middle of Xinjiang, and the hinterland of the Eurasian continent. It is situated at the northern foot of the Northern Tianshan Mountains and in the south of the Junggar Basin. It borders Turpan City in the east with the line from Chakmak Tag to Daheyan; it borders Changji City in the west with Toutun River; it borders the Nanshan mining area in the south with Karatag-Kizileri, with the protruding part turning southeast and connecting with Tukson County along the line from Wemelok to the east of Alagou.
[Recommended Local Delicacies Around]
When you come to Xinjiang, you must taste the local delicacies.
1. Miraji: A restaurant with ethnic characteristics. It is recommended to try the noodles with sauce, pilaf, roast meat, thin-skinned buns, and meat nang. The per capita consumption 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 Kazakh music restaurant with horse sausage, dried beef, Russian flower basket buns, and Uzbek pilaf. The per capita consumption is about 130 yuan.
Restaurant Address: Inside Wujie Youhua 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 big plates of mutton and chicken. The portion here is quite suitable for tourists’ appetite. Pepper and Spicy Chicken is a must-order dish. Specialties: Pepper and Spicy Chicken, Lamb Chops, Yogurt, Tofu Bowl, Grilled Lamb Chops, Big Plate Fish.
Restaurant Address: No. 117, Nanhu North Road, Shuimogou District.
4. Xiaolizi’s Big Plate Chicken at Blood Station: An old and famous restaurant in Urumqi with a large number of diners every day. The big plate chicken has a generous portion and tastes delicious.
Restaurant Address: No. 2, Xibei Road, No. 17, Shayibake District, Urumqi.
6. No. 17 Pilaf King: An old and famous 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 densely sprinkled on the skin. With 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 problem.
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 know how vast China is until you come to Xinjiang.
[Recommended Travel 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 foot of Kalawucheng Beishan of 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 outreach sports of the autonomous region, hiking base of the autonomous region, and training base for national fitness mountain climbing of the autonomous region
One-Day Tour of Tian Chi Lake in the Tianshan Mountains
Tian Chi Lake in the Tianshan Mountains 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. To the north, it borders Urumqi City and counties such as Qitai, Jimusar, and Mulei in Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, separated by the Tianshan Mountains.
[Recommended Travel Routes] —— Nearby Long-distance Routes Recommended
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In-depth Five-Day Tour of Yili, Xinjiang
1. Attractions: Including all essential attractions, taking you on an in-depth tour of the entire Yili scenery (Sayram Lake, Lavender Base, Karajun, Kuerdining, Nalati Aerial Grasslands and Valley Grasslands, Bayinbrook Grasslands).
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 special! During the trip, you will taste: roast whole sheep, special lamb chop soup rice, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, special meatball soup, and grilled lamb skewers.
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 and its scenic areas are scattered. With the best tourist comfort as our starting point, we strive to take it slow, giving you ample time to appreciate the different charms of the four major grasslands in Yili.
5. Shopping and optional activities: Pure play 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. Complimentary gifts: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day.
2) Xinjiang-style whole roasted sheep provided;
3) In-car WIFI available throughout the trip;
4) Each person will receive a free Xinjiang Aidilesi scarf.
5) A packet of Xinjiang-special dried fruit is given away every day;
Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of cursory sightseeing tours and want to obtain quality service 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 View) and Bayinbrook Grasslands
D5 Bayinbrook – Urumqi: Returning to Urumqi via National Highway 218 through Hougou, Toksun, Daban City, Salt Lake, and the Wind Power Station
In-depth Six-Day Tour of Kanas
1. Attractions: Including the essential attractions along the way to Kanas and within the scenic area, taking you on an in-depth tour of Kanas scenery (Keketohai, Kesuli, Birch Forest, Colorful Beach, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Fish Viewing Terrace, Ghost 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, coupled 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, grilled mutton skewers, and more;
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. 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 enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and at dawn.
4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast with numerous attractions scattered around. With optimal tourist comfort as our priority, we strive to take it slow, allowing you to thoroughly enjoy the essence of the Kanas scenic area in one go!
5. Shopping at own expense: Purely for fun 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. Free Gifts: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;
2) Xinjiang-style whole roasted sheep;
3) In-car WIFI available throughout the trip;
4) Each person receives a Xinjiang-style Aidilesi scarf;
5) A packet of Xinjiang-special 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, Devil’s City, Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Flaming Mountain Grand Canyon, Karez Wells, Grape Valley);
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 special! During the trip, you will taste: whole roasted sheep, Burqin grilled fish, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, specialty meatball soup, grilled mutton skewers, and more;
3. Accommodation: Based on early-stage field research, we have carefully selected accommodations, including two nights in a three-star hotel and two nights in a four-star hotel. 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 with numerous attractions 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 in one go!
5. Shopping at own expense: Purely for fun 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. Free Gifts: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;
2) Xinjiang-style whole roasted sheep provided;
3) In-car WIFI available throughout the trip;
4) Each person receives a Xinjiang-style 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 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 Magic City, Sayram Lake, Nalati Aerial Grassland and Valley Grassland, Bayanbulak 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 special! During the trip, you will taste: whole roasted sheep, Burqin grilled fish, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, specialty meatball soup, grilled mutton skewers, and more;
3. Accommodation: Based on 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 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 breathtaking scenery of northern Xinjiang’s lakes, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands;
5. Shopping at own expense: Purely for fun 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. Free Gifts: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;
2) Taste Xinjiang-special roasted whole sheep;
3) Onboard WIFI is arranged;
4) Each person receives a Xinjiang-style Aidilesi scarf;
5) A packet of Xinjiang-special dried fruit is given away every day;
Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of cursory sightseeing tours and want to obtain quality service 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 take a bus? 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 & 7 Days Quality Tour on the Beautiful Xinjiang Tourist Train
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 Yili
②No forced consumption throughout the journey
③Travel agency liability insurance included
1. Accommodation: Standard rooms throughout the journey
2. Shopping (at own expense): Entirely voluntary, no forcing of tourists to participate
Itinerary Arrangement:
D1: Urumqi → Yining (sleeper train, depart at 8:50 pm)
D2: Yining → Nalati → Yining
D3: Yining → Sayram Lake → Khorgos 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.
8 Nights & 9 Days Quality Tour on the Beautiful Xinjiang Tourist Train
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 Yili
②No forced consumption throughout the journey
③Travel agency liability insurance included
1. Accommodation: Standard rooms throughout the journey
2. Shopping (at own expense): Entirely voluntary, no forcing of tourists to participate
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 → Bayinbrok → Yining
D8: Yining → Sayram Lake → Yining → Urumqi
D9: Yining → Urumqi
If you have any other needs, feel free to consult us. We will serve with all our hearts and answer your questions.
Department Manager: Guo Jing
Consultation Hotline: 0991-8585456
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