Urumqi Tourism Consultation Hotline: (Same) 0991-8585456
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 Northern Tianshan Mountains and in the southern Junggar Basin. To the east, it borders Turpan City from Chakmak Tag to Daheyan; to the west, it borders Changji City with Toutun River as the boundary; to the south, it borders the Nanshan mining area with Karatag-Kizili, with the protruding part turning southeast and connecting with Toksun County along Wemirok-Ala Valley to the east.
[Recommended Local Cuisine]
When you come to Xinjiang, you have to taste the special local delicacies of Xinjiang.
1. Miraj: A restaurant with ethnic characteristics. Recommended dishes include noodles with sauce, pilaf, grilled meat, thin-skinned buns, and meat nang. The average cost per person is about 150 yuan.
Restaurant Address: No. 176, Kelemayi East Street North Alley, Saybagh 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 buns, and Uzbek pilaf. The average cost per person is about 130 yuan.
Restaurant Address: Inside Wujie Youhuo Plaza, Nanhu East Road, Shuimogou District (No. 340, Nanhu East Road, No. 334).
3. Xiaogazi (Nanhu Branch): The dishes are somewhat special, different from other places’ big plates of mutton and chicken. The portions here are quite suitable for tourists’ appetites. Spicy Chicken with Pepper is a must-order dish. Specialties: Spicy Chicken with Pepper, Lamb Chops, Yogurt, Tofu Bowl, Grilled Lamb Chops, Big Plate Fish.
Restaurant Address: No. 117, Nanhu North Road, Shuimogou District.
4. Xiaolizi’s Dapanji (Big Plate Chicken) at the Blood Station: A time-honored brand in Urumqi with many diners every day. The portion of Dapanji is generous, and the taste is excellent.
Restaurant Address: No. 2, Xibei Road, No. 17, Saybagh District, Urumqi.
6. No. 17 Pilaf King: A time-honored brand with much better meat than other places. It can be eaten with yogurt.
Restaurant Address: No. 268, Hetian Street, Saybagh District, Urumqi.
7. Abula’s Nang: The freshly baked nang has an attractive golden yellow color, with white sesame seeds sprinkled densely on the crust. Take a bite, and the aroma of wheat and sesame fills your mouth, leaving a lasting impression. Generally, it can be kept for a week without any issues.
Restaurant Address: No. 104, Xibei Road, Saybagh District, Urumqi.
When you come to Xinjiang, you have to 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 foot of the northern Tianshan Mountains and Karawulashan. Nanshan Pasture is 75 kilometers away from the urban area, located in the transition 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, National Forest Park, National Sports and Leisure Base, Autonomous Region Fitness Expansion Sports Training Base, Autonomous Region Hiking Base, Autonomous Region Fitness Mountain Climbing Training Base
One-Day Tian Chi (Tian Shan Heavenly Lake) Tour
Tian Chi (Tian Shan Heavenly Lake) 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 Turpan Tour
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 Bayingol Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture to the west and south. It borders Urumqi City and counties such as Qitai, Jimusaer, and Mulei in Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture to the north, separated by the Tianshan Mountains.
[Recommended Travel Routes] —— Long-distance Routes Nearby
High-quality pure play, no optional arrangements, no shopping expenses, a hot-selling product of the season
Five-Day In-depth Yili Tour
1. Attractions: Including all the essential attractions, taking you on an in-depth tour of the entire Yili scenery (Sayram Lake, Lavender Base, Karajun, Kurdning, Nalati Aerial Grassland and Valley Grassland, Bayinbuluke Grassland);
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, combined 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, 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 areas scattered around. With the best tourist comfort as our starting point, we try our best to ensure a leisurely pace, 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. Special Gift: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;
2) Xinjiang-style whole roasted sheep is provided;
3) In-car WIFI is arranged throughout the trip;
4) A free Xinjiang Aidiles silk scarf for each person;
5) A packet of Xinjiang’s specialty dried fruit is given to each tourist every day;
Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of the cursory "I’ve been here" style of travel and want to obtain quality service and experience an in-depth, leisurely exploration of Xinjiang’s scenery at an affordable price.
D1 Urumqi – Sayram Lake: Sayram Lake
D2 Sayram Lake – Tekes: Guozi Gorge, Lavender Field, Karajun Grassland
D3 Tekes – Kurdning – Nalati: Kurdning
D4 Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluke: Nalati Grassland (Aerial View, Valley View) and Bayinbuluke Grassland
D5 Bayinbuluke – Urumqi: Return to Urumqi via National Highway 218 through Hougou, Toksun, Dabancheng, Salt Lake, and Wind Power Station
Six-Day In-depth Kanas Tour
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 (Koktokay, Kokesuli Lake, Birch Forest, Colorful Beach, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Fish Viewing Terrace, Ghost City);
2. Dining: 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, grilled mutton skewers, etc.;
3. Accommodation: After preliminary field research, we provide 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 accommodations within the scenic area, you can save the trouble of traveling 60 kilometers back and forth by shuttle bus, allowing you to have more time to fully enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and at dawn;
4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast and resourceful, with scenic spots scattered around. With tourist comfort as our starting point, we strive to take it slow and let you fully experience the essence of the Kanas scenic area!
5. Shopping at own expense: Purely for fun, no additional expenses. If you say no to entering a shopping store, you won’t go in. If you say no to 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 tourist will receive a Xinjiang Aidilaisi scarf;
5) A packet of Xinjiang’s specialty dried fruit is given to each tourist 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 Watching Platform
D5 Kanas – Burqin Colorful Beach
D6 Burqin – Urumqi Urho Devil’s 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 Watching Platform, Colorful Beach, Devil’s City, Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Flaming Mountain Grand Canyon, Karez Well System, Grape Valley);
2. Dining: 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, grilled mutton skewers, etc.;
3. Accommodation: After preliminary field research, we have carefully selected two nights of three-star accommodations and two nights of four-star hotel accommodations. Absolutely no ordinary standard rooms. On the second day, you will stay in a hotel inside 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 during sunrise;
4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast and resourceful, with scenic spots scattered around. With tourist comfort as our starting point, we strive to take it slow and let you fully experience the essence of the Kanas scenic area!
5. Shopping at own expense: Purely for fun, no additional expenses. If you say no to entering a shopping store, you won’t go in. If you say no to 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 arranged throughout the trip;
4) Each tourist will receive a Xinjiang Aidilaisi scarf;
5) A packet of Xinjiang’s specialty dried fruit is given to each tourist every day;
8-Day In-depth Northern Xinjiang Tour – Yili + Kanas Panoramic Sightseeing
1. Attractions: Including all the essential attractions, taking you on an in-depth tour of the scenic spots of northern Xinjiang (Colorful Beach, Kanas, Hemu, Fish Watching Platform, Urho Devil’s City, Sayram Lake, Nalati Aerial Grassland and Valley Grassland, Bayanbulak Grassland);
2. Dining: 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, grilled mutton skewers, etc.;
3. Accommodation: After preliminary 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 inside the Kanas scenic area, saving you the trouble of traveling 60 kilometers by shuttle bus, and giving you plenty of time to enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and during sunrise;
4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast and resourceful, with scenic spots scattered around. With tourist comfort as our starting point, we strive to take it slow and enjoy the beauty of northern Xinjiang’s lakes, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands;
5. Shopping at own expense: Purely for fun, no additional expenses. If you say no to entering a shopping store, you won’t go in. If you say no to a paid activity, it won’t be promoted;
6. Complimentary Gifts: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;
2) Taste Xinjiang’s specialty whole roasted sheep;
3) Onboard WIFI is arranged;
4) Each tourist will receive a Xinjiang Aidilaisi scarf;
5) A packet of Xinjiang’s specialty dried fruit is given to each tourist every day;
Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of the cursory "I’ve been here" style of travel and want to obtain quality service and experience an in-depth, leisurely exploration of Xinjiang’s scenery at an affordable price.
D1: Urumqi – Burqin – Colorful Beach
D2: Burqin – Kanas Lake – Kanas, Fish Viewing Platform
D3: Kanas – Hemu – Burqin – Hemu
D4: Burqin – Kuitun – Urho Devil’s City
D5: Kuitun – Sayram Lake – Yining – Sayram Lake, Guozigou
D6: Yining – Nalati – Nalati (Air and 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 the Xinjiang Scenic Train
6 Nights and 7 Days Quality Tour on the Xinjiang Scenic Train
Route Highlights: Enjoy tourist-class 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 Yili
②No forced consumption throughout the journey
③Travel agency liability insurance included
1. Accommodation: Standard rooms for the entire journey
2. Shopping at own expense: Completely voluntary, no forced participation for tourists.
Itinerary Arrangement:
D1: Urumqi → Yining (Train sleeper, departing at 8:50 pm)
D2: Yining → Nalati → Yining
D3: Yining → Sayram Lake → Khorgos Port → Yining
D4: Yining → Beitun City
D5: Beitun City – Jiadengyu
D6: Jiadengyu → Kanas → Beitun → Urumqi (Train sleeper)
D7: Urumqi – Arrive at Urumqi Station at 7:00 am.
8 Nights and 9 Days Quality Tour on the Xinjiang Scenic Train
Route Highlights: Enjoy tourist-class 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 Yili
②No forced consumption throughout the journey
③Travel agency liability insurance included
1. Accommodation: Standard rooms for the entire 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
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 Tel.: (Same as above)