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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 North Tianshan Mountains and in the southern Junggar Basin. In the east, it borders Turpan City along the Chakmak Tag to Daheyan line; in the west, it borders Changji City with Toutun River as the boundary; in the south, it borders the Nanshan Mining Area with Karatag-Kizili, with its protruding part turning southeast and connecting with Tuoksun County along the Wuriluoke-Ala Valley to the east.
[Nearby Food Recommendations]
When you come to Xinjiang, you must try the local specialty dishes.
1. Miraj: An ethnic restaurant, recommended dishes include noodles with sauce, pilaf, grilled meat, thin-skinned steamed stuffed bun, and meat naan. Approximate cost per person is around 150 yuan.
Restaurant Address: No. 176, Beixiang, Kelamayi East Street, Shayibake District, Urumqi (opposite Urumqi No.3 Middle School).
2. Father of Apple: A Kazakh music restaurant serving dishes such as horse sausage, dried beef, Russian flower basket-shaped buns, and Uzbek pilaf. Average cost per person is approximately 130 yuan.
Restaurant Address: Inside Wujie Youhuo Plaza, Nanhu East Road No. 340, Shuimogou District (Nanhu East Road No. 334).
3. Xiaogazi (Nanhu Branch): The dishes here are somewhat special. Unlike other places that serve large trays of mutton 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 Chops, Yogurt, Tofu Bowl, Grilled Lamb Chops, Large Tray of Fish.
Restaurant Address: No. 117, Nanhu North Road, Shuimogou District
4. Xiaolizi’s Large Tray of Chicken (Blood Station Branch): An old brand in Urumqi with many diners every day. The portion of large tray of chicken is generous and the taste is excellent.
Restaurant Address: No. 2, Xibei Road, No. 17, Xibayake District, Urumqi.
6. No. 17 Pilaf King: An old brand with much better meat than others. It can be eaten with yogurt.
Restaurant Address: No. 268, Hetian Street, Xibayake 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 take a bite, the aroma of wheat and sesame fills your mouth, leaving a lingering taste. Generally, it can be kept for about a week.
Restaurant Address: No. 104, Xibei Road, Xibayake District, Urumqi.
When you come to Xinjiang, you must experience the magnificent rivers and mountains of Xinjiang. As the saying goes, ‘One doesn’t know how vast China is until one visits 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 Karawu Cheng of the Northern Tianshan Mountains. Nanshan Pasture is 75 kilometers away from the urban area, located in the transitional zone between middle and low mountains, with an altitude of 2,252 meters.
One-day Tour of Tianshan Grand Canyon
Tianshan Grand Canyon, a AAAAA-rated National Scenic Area, National Forest Park, National Sports and Leisure Base, Autonomous Region Fitness Expansion Training Base, Autonomous Region Hiking Base, and Autonomous Region Fitness Mountaineering Training Base
One-day Tour of Tianshan Tianchi
Tianshan Tianchi, a World Natural Heritage Site, AAAAA-rated National Tourist Attraction, National Geological Park, National Key Scenic Area, National Civilized Scenic Area, International Man and Biosphere Reserve, and a Great Place to Visit 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, 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, Jimsar, and Mulei in Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, separated by the Tianshan Mountains.
[Recommended Travel Routes] —— Long-distance Routes in the Surrounding Area
Quality tour without optional activities or shopping. A hot-selling product of the season.
In-depth Five-day Tour of Yili, Xinjiang
D1 Urumqi – Sayram Lake Sayram Lake
D2 Sayram Lake – Tekes Guozigou Valley, Lavender Field, Karajun Grassland
D3 Tekes – Kurdning – Nalati Kurdning
D4 Nalati Grassland – Bayinbrook Nalati (Aerial view, Valley) Bayinbrook Grassland
D5 Bayanbulak – Urumqi Return to Urumqi via National Highway 218, passing through Hougou, Toksun, Dabancheng, Salt Lake, and Wind Power Station
6-Day In-depth Kanas Tour
6-Day In-depth Kanas Tour – Tianchi, 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 Magic City
8-Day In-depth Northern Xinjiang Tour – Ili + Kanas Panorama
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, 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 transportation options are available for you to choose from.
Recommended Train Routes
Routes and Prices of Beautiful Xinjiang Tourism Special Train
6 Nights and 7 Days Quality Tour of Beautiful Xinjiang by Special Train
Itinerary Arrangement:
D1: Urumqi → Yining (sleeper train, departing 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 am.
8 Nights and 9 Days Quality Tour of Beautiful Xinjiang by Special Train
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 → Bayanbulak → 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 Hotline: 1813962-2229 (same as WeChat)