Xinjiang Tourism: 0991-8585456 (same number)
Introduction to Urumqi
Urumqi is located in northwest China, central Xinjiang, and the hinterland of the Eurasian continent. It lies at the northern foot of the Northern Tianshan Mountains and in the southern 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, and the protruding part turns southeast, connecting with Tuoksun County along the Undilok-Ala Valley to the east.
[Recommended Nearby Cuisine]
When you come to Xinjiang, you must try the local cuisine.
1. Miraj: Ethnic Restaurant, recommended dishes include Noodles with Sauce, Pilaf, Grilled Meat, Thin-skinned Buns, and Meat Naan. Average cost per person is approximately 150 yuan.
Restaurant Address: No. 176, Beixiang of Kelamayi East Street, Xayarbag District, Urumqi (opposite Urumqi No.3 Middle School).
2. Father of Apple: Kazakh Music Restaurant and Bar, Horse Sausage, Air-dried Beef, Russian Flower Basket Buns, Uzbek Pilaf. Average cost per person is approximately 130 yuan.
Restaurant Address: Inside Wujie Youhuo Plaza, Nanhu East Road No. 340, Shuimogou District (Nanhu East Road No. 334).
3. Xiaogazi (Nanhu Branch): The dishes here are somewhat special. Unlike other restaurants that serve large portions of mutton or chicken, the portions here are quite suitable for tourists’ appetite. Spicy Chicken is a must-order dish for every table. Specialties: Spicy Chicken, Lamb Chops, Yogurt, Tofu Bowl, Grilled Lamb Chops, Large Fish Dish.
Restaurant Address: No. 117, Nanhu North Road, Shuimogou District
4. Xiaolizi’s Large Chicken Dish at Blood Donation Station: An old brand in Urumqi with many diners every day. The portion of large chicken dish is generous and the taste is excellent.
Restaurant Address: No. 2, Xibei Road, No. 17, Xibayake District, Urumqi.
6. No. 17 Pilaf King: An old brand with much better meat than others. 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 covering its crust. Taking a bite, the aroma of wheat and sesame fills your mouth, leaving a lingering taste. Generally, it can be kept for a week.
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 know how vast China is until you visit Xinjiang’.
[Recommended Travel 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 foothills of Karawuleng 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, a national forest park, a national sports and leisure base, a training base for national fitness and outdoor sports in Xinjiang, a hiking base, and a training base for mountain climbing.
One-Day Tour of Tianshan Tianchi
Tianshan Tianchi, a World Natural Heritage Site, a national AAAAA scenic area, a national geological park, a key national scenic spot, a national civilized scenic area, an international man and biosphere reserve, and a great place to visit 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 Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture to the west and south. It borders Urumqi City and counties such as Qitai, Jimusal, and Mulei of Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture across the Tianshan Mountains to the north.
[Recommended Travel Routes] —— Long-distance Routes Nearby
High-quality tour without any optional activities or shopping. A best-selling product of the season.
Five-Day In-Depth Tour of Ili, Xinjiang
Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of superficial sightseeing tours and want to enjoy quality service and deeply explore the scenery of Xinjiang at an affordable price.
D1 Urumqi – Sayram Lake Sayram Lake
D2 Sayram Lake – Tekes Fruit Valley, Lavender Field, Karajun Grassland
D3 Tekes – Kurdining – Nalati Kurdining
D4 Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluke Nalati (Aerial View, River Valley) Bayinbuluke Grassland
D5 Bayinbrook – Urumqi Return to Urumqi via National Highway 218, passing through Hougou, Toksun, Dabancheng, Salt Lake, and Wind Power Station
6-Day In-depth Kanas Tour
6-Day In-depth Kanas Tour – Heavenly Lake, Turpan + Kanas
D1 Urumqi – Koktokay Koktokay
D2 Koktokay – Habahe Koksu Lake, Birch Forest Scenic Area
D3 Habahe – Hemu Hemu
D4 Hemu – Kanas Kanas, Fish Viewing Platform
D5 Kanas – Burqin Colorful Beach
D6 Burqin – Urumqi Urho Devil’s City
8-Day In-depth Northern Xinjiang Tour – Yili + Kanas Panoramic Sightseeing
D1 Urumqi – Burqin Colorful Beach
D2 Burqin – Kanas Lake Kanas, Fish Viewing Platform
D3 Kanas – Hemu – Burqin Hemu
D4 Burqin – Kuitun Urho Devil’s City
D5 Kuitun – Sayram Lake – Yining Sayram Lake, Guozi 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 Routes for Train Tours
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 p.m.)
D2: Yining → Nalati → Yining
D3: Yining → Sayram Lake → Khorgos 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 a.m.
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, please 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 ID)