For a 2-day travel itinerary in Xinjiang, you can choose Urumqi and its surroundings as the main areas to visit.?
Day 1: Urumqi downtown tour?
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum: It displays a wealth of historical artifacts such as mummy specimens, the ‘Five Stars Emerging in the East to Benefit China’ brocaded armguard, and the ‘Fuxi and Nuwa Diagram’. It is an excellent place to understand the history and culture of Xinjiang. Admission is free, but reservations are required in advance.?
Lingguan Alley: It gathers various local Xinjiang cuisines such as meat nang, yogurt zongzi, and freshly squeezed pomegranate juice. It is a great place to taste authentic Xinjiang cuisine.?
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar: It is the largest bazaar in China. Although the cost-effectiveness of goods and food is not high, the various sculptures of Avanti and the lively market atmosphere are worth visiting.?
Day 2: Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area?
Tianshan Tianchi: It takes about 1 hour to get there by car from downtown Urumqi. The scenery here is magnificent, and you can take the shuttle bus and cable car to appreciate the beauty of Tianchi surrounded by snow-capped mountains. It is one of the famous attractions in Xinjiang. The ticket price including the bus fare is 115 yuan, and the Mayashan cable car fare is 210 yuan.?
In addition, if time permits and you are interested in self-driving tours, you can also consider a 2-day self-driving tour from Urumqi to Bayinbuluke Grassland to enjoy the beautiful scenery of grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and Swan Lake.?
. However, this will take up the entire 2 days and the itinerary is relatively tight.?
The above itinerary is for reference only, and specific arrangements should be adjusted according to personal interests and schedule. During the trip, please pay attention to safety and respect local customs and habits.?