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Introduction to Urumqi
Urumqi is located in the northwest of China, in the center of Xinjiang, and in the hinterland of the Eurasian continent. It sits at the northern foot of the North Tianshan Mountains and in the southern part of the Junggar Basin. In the east, it borders Turpan City along the Chakmak Tag to Daheyan line; in the west, it borders Changji City with Toutun River as the boundary; in the south, it borders the Nanshan mining area with Karatag-Kizileri, with its protruding part turning southeast and connecting with Toksun County along the Undilok-Alagou to the east.
[Nearby Food Recommendations]
When in Xinjiang, be sure to try the local specialty dishes.
1. Miraj: An ethnic-themed restaurant. Recommendations include noodles with sauce, pilaf, grilled meat, thin-skinned stuffed buns, and meat naan. Average cost per person is around 150 yuan.
Restaurant Address: No. 176, North Lane, Kelamayi East Street, Shayibake District, Urumqi (opposite Urumqi No. 3 Middle School).
2. Father of Apple: A Kazak music restaurant serving dishes such as horse sausage, air-dried beef, Russian basket-shaped stuffed buns, and Uzbek pilaf. The 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 are somewhat special, different from other places’ big plate mutton and big plate chicken. The portions here are quite suitable for tourists’ appetites. Spicy Chicken with Pepper is a must-order dish for every table. 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 Big Plate Chicken at the Blood Donation Station: An old brand in Urumqi with a large number of diners every day. The big plate chicken is generous in portion and tastes very delicious.
Restaurant Address: No. 17, No. 2, Xibei Road, Shayibake 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, Shayibake District, Urumqi.
7. Abula’s Nang: The freshly baked nang has an attractive golden color, with white sesame seeds densely sprinkled on the outer skin. Take a bite, and the wheat aroma and sesame aroma fill your mouth, leaving a lingering taste. Generally speaking, 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 don’t know 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 foothills of Kalawun Mountain in the Northern Tianshan Mountains. 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, a national forest park, a national sports and leisure base, a training base for national fitness and outdoor sports expansion in the autonomous region, a hiking base in the autonomous region, and a training base for national fitness and mountain climbing in the autonomous region
One-Day Tour of Tian Chi (Heavenly Lake)
Tian Chi (Heavenly Lake), a World Natural Heritage site, a national AAAAA tourist attraction, a national geopark, 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 Tour of Turpan
Turpan City is located in the central part of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, bordering Hami City to the east, and adjacent to counties such as Hejing, Heshuo, Yuli, and Ruoqiang of Bayingol Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture to the west and south. It borders Urumqi City and counties such as Qitai, Jimsar, and Mulei of Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture across the Tianshan Mountains to the north.
[Recommended Travel Routes] —— Nearby Long Routes Recommendation
Premium pure-play tour, no self-paid arrangements, no shopping, hot-selling product of the season
Five-Day In-depth Tour of Yili, Xinjiang
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D1 Urumqi – Sayram Lake Sayram Lake
D2 Sayram Lake – Tekes Guozigou Valley, Lavender Field, Karajun Grassland
D3 Tekes – Kuerdining – Nalati Kuerdining
D4 Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluke Nalati (Aerial View, Valley) Bayinbuluke Grassland
D5: Bayinbrook – Urumqi Return to Urumqi via National Highway 218, passing 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 Magic City
8-Day In-depth Northern Xinjiang Tour – Yili + Kanas Panoramic Sightseeing
D1: Urumqi – Burqin Colorful Beach
D2: Burqin – Kanas Lake Kanas, Fish Viewing Terrace
D3: Kanas – Hemu – Burqin Hemu
D4: Burqin – Kuitun Urho Magic City
D5: Kuitun – Sayram Lake – Yining Sayram Lake, Guozigou Valley
D6: Yining – Nalati Nalati (aerial view, valley grassland)
D7: Nalati – Bayinbrook Grassland – Hejing Bayinbrook 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 Tourism Special Train
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 → Bayinbrook → 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
Hotline: 0991-8585456
Consultation Tel.: 1813962-2229 (same as WeChat)