The recommended two-day tour guide for Urumqi is as follows:
Day 1: City exploration and cultural experience
Morning: Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum
Visit Hall 5 to admire precious mummified specimens.
Visit Hall 8 to view treasures such as ‘Five Stars Emerging in the East Are Auspicious for China’ and ‘Fuxi and Nuwa Drawing’.
Visit the Bronze Ware Hall and Hanhai Precious Clothing Exhibition Hall in the National Museum to feel the charm of ancient clothing.
The ticket is free, but reservations must be made one day in advance; if not reserved, try showing a departure ticket from Urumqi to enter.
Noon: Lingguan Lane Food Exploration
Taste Xinjiang’s local cuisine such as meat naan, yogurt zongzi, and freshly squeezed pomegranate juice.
Enjoy a feast of cuisine for only 20 to 30 yuan per person.
Afternoon: Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
Visit the largest bazaar market in China to feel exotic flavors.
Visit the Naan Museum to learn about the history and culture of naan.
Take photos as souvenirs and pose with Afanti and the Central Mosque.
Evening: Heping South Road Food Street
Discover the Treasure Food Street and enjoy the local morning market atmosphere.
Try specialty cuisine such as roast meat and naan.
Day 2: Natural scenery and leisure tour
Morning: Tianshan Tian Chi Scenic Area
Take a vehicle to the scenic area to enjoy the scenery along the way.
Take the shuttle bus and Mayashan ropeway cable car to overlook Tian Chi Lake and博格达峰 in the distance.
Ticket plus bus fare is 115 yuan, and the cable car fee is 210 yuan.
Afternoon: Nanshan Scenic Area or Kalajun Scenic Area (choose based on time).
Nanshan Scenic Area: Visit attractions such as Zhaobi Mountain, Mayashan, and Baiyang Valley to feel the charm of nature.
Kalajun Scenic Area: If time permits, drive to Kalajun to enjoy natural landscapes such as colorful meadows and the Koksu Grand Canyon.
Evening: Return to the city and end your trip.
Choose a restaurant in the city to taste Xinjiang’s specialty cuisine, such as grilled mutton skewers and big plate chicken, to perfectly conclude your two-day tour.
Tips:
Plan your itinerary in advance and choose a suitable mode of transportation.
The water quality in Xinjiang tends to be alkaline, so it is recommended to buy mineral water to drink.
When shopping, inquire about prices in terms of ‘kilograms’ to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.
This guide covers the main attractions and cuisine for a two-day tour of Urumqi, hoping to provide useful reference for your trip.