The recommended two-day itinerary in Urumqi, Xinjiang is as follows:?
Day 1: Cultural Exploration and Culinary Experience?
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum: Starting at 10:30 AM, visit the various exhibition halls of the museum. Specially recommended are the mummy specimens in Hall 5, the ‘Five Stars Emerging in the East, to the Advantage of China’ and the ‘Fu Xi and Nu Wa Diagram’ in Hall 8, as well as the bronze ware in the National Museum Hall and the ancient clothing displays in the Hanhai Precious Clothing Exhibition Hall.?
The museum is open for free, but reservations need to be made in advance.?
Lingguan Alley: At noon, head to Lingguan Alley to taste local Xinjiang cuisine such as meat stuffed naan, yogurt zongzi, freshly squeezed pomegranate juice, etc. You can enjoy a hearty meal with an average consumption of twenty to thirty yuan per person.?
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar: In the afternoon, visit the largest bazaar in China to experience rich folk customs. Although the cost-effectiveness of goods and cuisine is not high, it is a great place for sightseeing and photography.?
Heping Nan Road/Wuwuzi Lamb Meat Restaurant: For dinner, it is recommended to visit Heping Nan Road or Wuwuzi Lamb Meat Restaurant to taste the local specialty lamb meat and other Xinjiang cuisine.?
Day 2: Natural Scenery and Leisure Tour?
Tianshan Tianchi: Depart in the morning and self-drive or join a tour group to Tianshan Tianchi. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way, purchase tickets (including shuttle bus fare) upon arrival, and take the shuttle bus to Tianchi to savor the natural beauty.?
Kazak Folk Custom Park: At noon, taste authentic cuisine at the Kazak Folk Custom Park near Tianchi and watch ethnic dance performances.?
Mayasan Mountain Cableway: In the afternoon, take the cableway to the summit of Mayasan Mountain to overlook the entire Tianchi scenic area. Although there may be a long wait for the cableway, planning your itinerary in advance can avoid waiting.?
Return to Urumqi: In the evening, after enjoying dinner at a nearby restaurant in the scenic area, you can self-drive or join a tour group to return to Urumqi, concluding your pleasant two-day tour.?
This itinerary combines the culture, cuisine, and natural scenery of Urumqi, allowing tourists to fully experience the charm of this city in a short period of time. Depending on personal interests and actual circumstances, tourists can appropriately adjust the order and content of the itinerary.?