Xinjiang travel routes, recommended Xinjiang travel routes
Introduction to Urumqi
Urumqi is located in northwest China, central Xinjiang, and the hinterland of the Eurasian continent. It sits at the northern foot of the Northern Tianshan Mountains and in the southern Junggar Basin. To the east, it borders Turpan City along the line from Chakmaktag 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-Kizileyi, and its protruding part turns southeast, connecting with Tuoksun County to the east along Wuriluoke-Alagou.
[Nearby Food Recommendations]
When you come to Xinjiang, you must try the local delicacies.
1. Miraj: Ethnic restaurant, recommended dishes include noodles with sauce, pilaf, kebab, thin-skinned steamed stuffed bun, and meat naan. Average cost per person is around 150 yuan.
Restaurant Address: No. 176, Beixiang, Kelamayi East Street, Saybagh District, Urumqi (opposite to Urumqi No.3 Middle School).
2. Father of Apple: Kazakh Music Restaurant, horse sausage, air-dried beef, Russian flower basket buns, Uzbek pilaf. Average cost per person is about 130 yuan.
Restaurant Address: Inside Wujie Youhuo Plaza, Nanhu East Road No. 340, Shuimogou District (No. 334, Nanhu East Road).
3. Xiaogazi (Nanhu Branch): The dishes here are somewhat special. Unlike other places that serve large plates of mutton or chicken, the portions here are quite suitable for tourists’ appetites. Spicy Chicken is a must-order dish for every table. Specialties: Spicy Chicken, Lamb Chops, Yogurt, Tofu Bowl, Grilled Lamb Chops, Large Plate Fish.
Restaurant Address: No. 117, Nanhu North Road, Shuimogou District
4. Xiaolizi’s Large Plate Chicken at the Blood Station: An old brand in Urumqi with many diners every day. The large plate of chicken is very filling and tastes delicious.
Restaurant Address: No. 2, Xibei Road, No. 17, Xibayake District, Urumqi.
6. No. 17 Pilaf King: An old brand with much better meat than other places. 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 attractive golden color, with white sesame seeds densely sprinkled on its skin. When you take a bite, the wheat aroma and sesame aroma fill your mouth, leaving a lasting impression. Generally, it can be kept for a week without going bad.
Restaurant Address: No. 104, Xibei Road, Xibayake District, Urumqi.
When you come to Xinjiang, you must experience the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang. As the saying goes, ‘You won’t realize how vast China is until you visit Xinjiang’.
[Recommended Travel Routes] —– Attractions 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 Karawucheng Mountain in the Northern Tianshan Mountains. Nanshan Pasture is 75 kilometers away from the urban area and is 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 tourist attraction, national forest park, national sports and leisure base, training base for national fitness and outdoor expansion sports of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, hiking base, and training base for mountain climbing of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
One-Day Tour of Tian Chi
Tian Chi, a World Natural Heritage site, AAAAA-rated tourist attraction, national geological park, key national scenic area, national civilized scenic tourist area, international biosphere reserve of man and nature, and one of China’s best tourist destinations.
One-Day Tour of Turpan
Turpan City is located in central Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, adjacent to Hami City in the east, and bordering Hejing, Heshuo, Yuli, and Ruoqiang counties of Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in the west and south. To the north, it is separated from Urumqi City and Qitai, Jimsar, and Mulei counties of Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture by the Tianshan Mountains.
[Recommended Travel Routes] —— Long-distance Routes in the Surrounding Areas
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In-depth 5-Day Tour of Yili, Xinjiang
D1 Urumqi – Sayram Lake Sayram Lake
D2 Sayram Lake – Tekes Guozigou Valley, Lavender Fields, Karajun Grassland
D3 Tekes – Kurdining – Nalati Kurdining
D4 Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluke Nalati (Aerial View, Valley) Bayinbuluke Grassland
D5 Bayinbuluke – Urumqi Return to Urumqi via National Highway 218 through Hougou, Toksun, Daban City, 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 Devil’s City
8-Day In-depth Northern Xinjiang Tour – Yili + Kanas Panorama
D1 Urumqi – Burqin Colorful Beach
D2 Burqin – Kanas Lake Kanas, Fish Viewing Terrace
D3 Kanas – Hemu – Burqin Hemu
D4 Burqin – Kuitun Urho Devil’s City
D5 Kuitun – Sayram Lake – Yining Sayram Lake, Guozi Gorge
D6 Yining – Nalati Nalati (aerial view, river valley grassland)
D7 Nalati – Bayinbuluke Grassland – Hejing Bayinbuluke 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 Special Train Tours
6 Nights and 7 Days Quality Tour of Beautiful Xinjiang by Special Train
Itinerary Arrangement:
D1: Urumqi → Yining (sleeper train, depart at 8:50 pm)
D2: Yining → Nalati → Yining
D3: Yining → Sayram Lake → Horgos Port → Yining
D4: Yining → Beitun City
D5: Beitun City – Jiadengyu
D6: Jiadengyu → 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 → Jiadengyu
D3: Jiadengyu → Kanas → Jiadengyu
D4: Kanas → Beitun City
D5: Beitun City → Yining
D6: Yining → Nalati Town
D7: Nalati → Bayinbuluke → Yining
D8: Yining → Sayram Lake → Yining → Urumqi
D9: Yining → Urumqi
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