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Introduction to Urumqi
Urumqi is located in the northwest of China, in the middle of Xinjiang, and in 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 Chakmaktag to Daheyan line; Changji City in the west with Toutun River as the boundary; and the Nanshan mining area in the south with Karatag-Kizileri, with its protruding part turning southeast and connecting with Toksun County along the line from Wemirok to the east of Alagou.
[Recommended Local Delicacies Around]
When you come to Xinjiang, you must taste the special local delicacies of Xinjiang
1. Miraj: A restaurant with ethnic characteristics. Recommended dishes include noodles with sauce, pilaf, roasted meat, thin-skinned stuffed buns, and meat-filled nang. The average cost is about 150 yuan per person.
Restaurant address: No. 176, Beixiang Lane, Kelamayi East Street, Shayibake District, Urumqi (opposite Urumqi No. 3 Middle School).
2. Father of Apple: A Kazak music and dining bar, specializing in horse sausage, dried beef, Russian flower basket-shaped stuffed buns, and Uzbek pilaf. The average cost is about 130 yuan per person.
Restaurant address: Inside Wujie Youhuo Plaza, Nanhu East Road No. 340, Shuimogou District (Nanhu East Road No. 334).
3. Xiaogaozi (Nanhu Branch): The dishes here are somewhat special, different from other big trays of mutton and chicken. The portion here is quite suitable for tourists’ appetites. Pepper and Mala Chicken is a must-order dish. Specialties: Pepper and Mala Chicken, Lamb Chops, Yogurt, Tofu Bowl, Roasted Lamb Chops, Big Tray of Fish.
Restaurant address: No. 117, Nanhu North Road, Shuimogou District.
4. Xiaolizi’s Big Tray of Chicken at the Blood Station: An old and well-known restaurant in Urumqi with a large number of diners every day. The portion of big tray of chicken is generous, and the taste is excellent.
Restaurant address: No. 17, No. 2 Xibei Road, Shayibake District, Urumqi.
6. No. 17 Pilaf King: An old and well-known 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 a layer of dense white sesame seeds on the crust. When you bite into it, the aroma of wheat and sesame fills your mouth, leaving a lasting impression. Generally, it can be kept for a week without any problems.
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 visit Xinjiang’.
[Recommended Tourist 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 Kala-Uzen Mountain in 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 area, national forest park, national sports and leisure base, training base for the expansion of national fitness in autonomous regions, hiking base in autonomous regions, and training base for mountain climbing in national fitness in autonomous regions
One-Day Tour of Tianshan Tianchi
Tianshan Tianchi, a World Natural Heritage site, a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, a national geological park, a key national scenic area, a national civilized scenic tourist area, an international biosphere reserve of man and nature, 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 Hejing, Heshuo, Yuli, and Ruoqiang counties of Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture to the west and south. It borders Urumqi City and Qitai, Jimusal, and Mulei counties of Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture to the north, separated by the Tianshan Mountains.
[Recommended Travel Routes] —— Long-distance Routes in the Surrounding Area
Premium pure leisure tour, no optional arrangements, no shopping, a hot-selling product of the season
In-depth Five-Day Tour of Ili, Xinjiang
1. Attractions: Including all the essential attractions, taking you on an in-depth tour of the entire Ili scenery (Sayram Lake, Lavender Base, Karajun, Kuerdining, Nalati Aerial Grasslands and Valley Grasslands, Bayanbulak 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 enjoy: roast whole sheep, special lamb rib 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. 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 Ili;
5. Shopping and Optional Activities: Purely for leisure, no optional activities fees, no forced entry into shopping stores, no promotion of optional attractions;
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 will receive a free Xinjiang Aidelas silk scarf;
5) A packet of Xinjiang specialty dried fruit is given away every day;
Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of superficial sightseeing and want to deeply experience and slowly explore the scenery of Xinjiang with quality service at an affordable price.
D1 Urumqi – Sayram Lake: Sayram Lake
D2 Sayram Lake – Tekes: Guozi Gorge, Lavender Fields, Karajun Grasslands
D3 Tekes – Kuerdining – Nalati: Kuerdining
D4 Nalati Grasslands – Bayanbulak: Nalati Grasslands (Aerial View, Valley) Bayanbulak Grasslands
D5 Bayanbulak – Urumqi: Return to Urumqi via National Highway 218 through Hougou, Toksun, Daban City, Salt Lake, and 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 (Koktokay, Kokesuli Lake, Birch Forest, Colorful Beach, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Fish Viewing Terrace, Ghost City);
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, coupled with Xinjiang-style cuisine, are what make our tour special! During the trip, you will taste: whole roasted sheep, Burqin grilled fish, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, specialty meatball soup, and grilled mutton skewers;
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 accommodations within the scenic area saves you the trouble of traveling 60 kilometers roundtrip by shuttle bus, allowing you more time to fully enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and at dawn;
4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast with numerous attractions scattered around. With tourists’ optimal comfort as our priority, we strive to take it slow, allowing you to fully experience the highlights of the Kanas scenic area!
5. Shopping at own expense: Purely for leisure, no optional fees. If you don’t want to enter a shopping store, you won’t. If you don’t want to participate in an optional 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 Aidilesi scarf;
5) A packet of Xinjiang specialty dried fruit is given away every day;
6-day in-depth tour of Kanas – Heavenly Lake, 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
1. Attractions: Including the most distinctive highlights of Xinjiang, we will take you on an in-depth tour of the stunning scenery of Xinjiang (Kanas, Hemu, Fish Viewing Terrace, Colorful Beach, Magic City, Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Flaming Mountain Grand Canyon, Karez Wells, Grape Valley);
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, coupled with Xinjiang-style cuisine, are what make our tour special! During the trip, you will taste: whole roasted sheep, Burqin grilled fish, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, specialty meatball soup, and grilled mutton skewers;
3. Accommodation: After thorough on-site research, we have carefully selected two nights of three-star accommodation and two nights of four-star accommodation. 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 tourists’ comfort as our priority, we strive to take it slow, allowing you to fully experience the highlights of the Kanas scenic area;
5. Shopping at own expense: Purely for leisure, no optional fees. If you don’t want to enter a shopping store, you won’t. If you don’t want to participate in an optional 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 Aidilesi scarf;
5) A packet of Xinjiang specialty dried fruit is given away every day;
8-day in-depth tour of Northern Xinjiang – Yili + Kanas panoramic sightseeing
1. Attractions: Including all the highlights, we will take 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 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, coupled with Xinjiang-style cuisine, are what make our tour special! During the trip, you will taste: whole roasted sheep, Burqin grilled fish, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, specialty meatball soup, and grilled mutton skewers;
3. Accommodation: After thorough on-site research, we provide carefully selected three-star hotels throughout the trip, with two nights upgraded to four-star accommodation. 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 tourists’ comfort as our priority, we strive to take it slow, allowing you to savor the breathtaking scenery of northern Xinjiang’s lakes, snowy mountains, and grasslands;
5. Shopping at own expense: Purely for leisure, no optional fees. If you don’t want to enter a shopping store, you won’t. If you don’t want to participate in an optional activity, it won’t be promoted;
6. Free 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 person receives a Xinjiang Aidilesi scarf;
5) A packet of Xinjiang specialty dried fruit is given away every day;
Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of superficial sightseeing and want to deeply experience and slowly explore the scenery of Xinjiang with quality service 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 -乌尔禾魔鬼城 (Urho Devil’s City)
D5: Kuitun – Sayram Lake – Yining – Sayram Lake, Guozi Valley
D6: Yining – Nalati – Nalati (Aerial View, Valley Grassland)
D7: Nalati – Bayanbulak Grassland – Hejing – Bayanbulak Grassland
Don’t want to take a car? More travel transportation options are available for you to choose from.
Recommended Train Tours
Routes and Prices of the Beautiful Xinjiang Tourist Train
6 Nights and 7 Days Quality Tour on the Beautiful Xinjiang Tourist Train
Route Highlights: Enjoy luxury travel treatment at the price of a regular train ticket. 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 entire journey
③Travel Agency Liability Insurance Provided
1. Accommodation: Standard rooms for the entire journey
2. Shopping (at own expense): Entirely voluntary, no forced participation for tourists.
Itinerary Arrangement:
D1: Urumqi → Yining (Train sleeper, depart 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 am.
8 Nights and 9 Days Quality Tour on the Beautiful Xinjiang Tourist Train
Route Highlights: Enjoy luxury travel treatment at the price of a regular train ticket. 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 entire journey
③Travel Agency Liability Insurance Provided
1. Accommodation: Standard rooms for the entire journey
2. Shopping (at own expense): Entirely 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, please feel free to consult us. We will serve you with all our heart and answer your questions.
Department Manager: Guo Jing
Consultation Hotline: 0991-8585456
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