Local tourism guides and recommended travel routes in Xinjiang

　　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 North Tianshan Mountains and in the south of the Junggar Basin. It borders Turpan to the east, Changji to the west, and the southern mountainous mining area to the south, with a protrusion turning southeast and connecting with Tuksun County to the east along the Wurilok-Ala Valley.

　　[Recommendations for Nearby Food]

　　When you come to Xinjiang, you must taste the unique local cuisine.

　　1. Miraj: A restaurant with ethnic characteristics. Recommended dishes include noodles with sauce, pilaf, grilled meat, thin-skinned buns, and meat nang. The average cost per person is about 150 yuan.

　　Restaurant Address: No. 176, Kelemayi East Street North Lane, Xayarbagh District, Urumqi (opposite Urumqi No. 3 Middle School).

　　2. Father of Apple: A Kazakh music restaurant serving dishes such as horse sausage, air-dried beef, Russian flower basket buns, and Uzbek pilaf. The average cost per person is about 130 yuan.

　　Restaurant Address: Inside Unbounded Leisure Plaza, No. 340, Nanhu East Road, Shuimogou District (No. 334, Nanhu East Road).

　　3. Xiaogazi (Nanhu Branch): The dishes here are somewhat special, different from other restaurants’ large plates of mutton and chicken. The portions here are quite suitable for tourists’ appetites. Spicy Chicken with Pepper and Flower Sauce is a must-order for every table. Specialties: Spicy Chicken with Pepper and Flower Sauce, Lamb Chops, Yogurt, Tofu Bowl, Grilled Lamb Chops, Large Fish Plate.

　　Restaurant Address: No. 117, Nanhu North Road, Shuimogou District.

　　4. Xiaolizi’s Spicy Chicken with Potatoes at the Blood Donation Center: An old-established restaurant in Urumqi with many diners every day. The portions of spicy chicken with potatoes are generous, and the taste is excellent.

　　Restaurant Address: No. 17, No. 2 Xibei Road, Xayarbagh District, Urumqi.

　　6. No. 17 Pilaf King: An old-established restaurant with much better meat than others. It tastes great when paired with yogurt.

　　Restaurant Address: No. 268, Hetian Street, Xayarbagh District, Urumqi.

　　7. Abula’s Nang: The freshly baked nang glows with an enticing golden color, its crust covered with a dense layer of white sesame seeds. When you take a bite, the aroma of wheat and sesame fills your mouth, leaving a lingering taste. Generally, it can be kept for a week without any issues.

　　Restaurant Address: No. 104, Xibei Road, Xaybarke District, Urumqi.

　　When you come to Xinjiang, you must experience the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang. As the saying goes, ‘One doesn’t know how vast China is until one visits Xinjiang’.

　　[Recommended Travel Routes] —– Scenic Spots Around Urumqi

　　One-Day Nanshan Pasture Tour

　　Nanshan is located in the vast mountainous area at the northern foothills of Karawu Mountain in the southern part of Urumqi, Xinjiang. 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 Tianshan Grand Canyon Tour

　　Tianshan Grand Canyon is a national AAAAA-level scenic area, a national forest park, a national sports and leisure base, a training base for national fitness and outreach activities in autonomous regions, a hiking base in autonomous regions, and a training base for national fitness mountain climbing activities in autonomous regions.

　　One-Day Tianshan Tianchi Tour

　　Tianshan Tianchi is a World Natural Heritage Site, a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, a national geological park, a national key scenic spot, a national civilized scenic tourist area, an international man and biosphere reserve, and a top tourist destination in China.

　　One-Day Turpan Tour

　　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 in Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture to the west and south. To the north, it borders Urumqi City and counties such as Qitai, Jimusar, and Mulei in Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture across the Tianshan Mountains.

　　5-Day In-depth Yili Tour

　　1. Attractions: Including all the essential scenic spots, taking you on an in-depth tour of the entire Yili scenery (Sayram Lake, Lavender Base, Karajun Grassland, Kurding, Nalati Aerial Grassland and Valley Grassland, Bayanbulak Grassland);

　　2. Meals: Throughout the journey, we reject 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, complemented by Xinjiang-style cuisine, are what make it special! During the trip, you will taste: roasted whole sheep, special lamb stew with rice, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, special meatball soup, grilled mutton skewers, etc.;

　　3. Accommodation: After early-stage field research, we have carefully selected three nights of three-star hotel accommodation and one night of four-star hotel accommodation;

　　4. Itinerary Arrangement: Xinjiang is vast in territory and rich in resources, with scenic spots scattered around. With the best tourist comfort as our starting point, we strive to take it slow, giving you ample time to appreciate the different charms of the four major grasslands in Yili;

　　6. Complimentary Items: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;

　　2) Xinjiang-style whole roast lamb is provided;

　　3) WIFI is available in the vehicle throughout the journey;

　　4) Each person will receive a free Xinjiang Aidilesi scarf;

　　5) A packet of Xinjiang’s special dried fruit is given away every day;

　　Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of cursory "I’ve been here" tours and want to obtain quality service and experience in-depth, leisurely exploration of Xinjiang’s scenery at an affordable price.

　　D1 Urumqi – Sayram Lake: Sayram Lake

　　D2 Sayram Lake – Tekes: Guozi Gorge, Lavender Field, Karajun Grassland

　　D3 Tekes – Kurding – Nalati: Kurding

　　D4 Nalati Grassland – Bayanbulak: Nalati Grassland (Aerial View, Valley View) and Bayanbulak Grassland

　　D5 Bayanbulak – Urumqi: Return to Urumqi via National Highway 218 through Hougou, Tuksun, Dabancheng, Salt Lake, and Wind Power Station

　　6-Day In-depth Kanas Tour

　　1. Attractions: Including the essential scenic spots along the way and within the Kanas scenic area, taking you on an in-depth tour of Kanas scenery (Keketohai, Kekesuli, 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, combined with Xinjiang-style cuisine, are what make it special! During the trip, you will taste: whole roast lamb, Burqin grilled fish, Xinjiang noodles with vegetables, pilaf, specialty meatball soup, grilled mutton skewers, etc.;

　　3. Accommodation: After preliminary field research, we provide carefully selected two nights of three-star hotel accommodation, two nights of quasi-four-star hotel accommodation, and one night of accommodation within the Kanas scenic area. Accommodation within the scenic area saves you the trouble of traveling 60 kilometers by shuttle bus, giving you more time to fully enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and at dawn;

　　4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast in territory and rich in resources. The scenic areas are relatively scattered. Based on the best tourist comfort as the starting point, we try our best to ensure a leisurely pace, allowing you to thoroughly experience the essence of the Kanas scenic area at one time!

　　6. Complimentary Gifts: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;

　　2) Xinjiang-style whole roast lamb;

　　3) WIFI is available in the vehicle throughout the journey;

　　4) Each person receives a Xinjiang Aidelas silk scarf;

　　5) A packet of Xinjiang’s special dried fruit is given away every day;

　　6-day in-depth tour of Kanas – Tian Chi 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

　　1. Attractions: It includes the most distinctive and essential attractions of Xinjiang, taking you on an in-depth tour of the stunning scenery of Xinjiang (Kanas, Hemu, Fish Viewing Terrace, Colorful Beach, Devil’s City, Tian Chi (Heavenly Lake), Flaming Mountain Grand Canyon, Karez Wells, Grape Valley);

　　3. Accommodation: After preliminary field research, we have carefully selected two nights of three-star accommodation and two nights of four-star hotel accommodation. Absolutely no ordinary standard rooms. On the second day, you will stay in a hotel within the Kanas scenic area. Accommodation within the scenic area saves you the trouble of traveling 60 kilometers by shuttle bus, giving you more time to fully enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and at dawn;

　　4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast in territory and rich in resources. The scenic areas are relatively scattered. Based on tourist comfort as the starting point, we try our best to ensure a leisurely pace, allowing you to thoroughly experience the essence of the Kanas scenic area at one time!

　　6. Complimentary Gifts: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;

　　2) Xinjiang-style whole roast lamb is provided;

　　3) WIFI is available in the vehicle throughout the journey;

　　4) Each person receives a Xinjiang Aidelas silk scarf;

　　5) A packet of Xinjiang’s special dried fruit is given away every day;

　　8-day in-depth tour of Northern Xinjiang – Ili + Kanas panoramic sightseeing

　　1. Attractions: It includes all the essential attractions, taking you on an in-depth tour of the scenery along the entire Northern Xinjiang route (Colorful Beach, Kanas, Hemu, Fish Viewing Terrace, Urho Devil’s City, Sayram Lake, Nalati Aerial Grassland and Valley Grassland, Bayanbulak Grassland);

　　3. Accommodation: After preliminary field research, we provide carefully selected three-star hotel accommodation throughout the journey, with two nights upgraded to four-star hotel 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 plenty of time to fully enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and at dawn;

　　4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast in territory and rich in resources. The scenic areas are relatively scattered. Based on the tourist comfort as the starting point, we try our best to ensure a leisurely pace, taking you to savor the beautiful scenery of lakes, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands in Northern Xinjiang;

　　6. Complimentary Gifts: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;

　　2) Taste Xinjiang’s special roast whole sheep;

　　3) Car WIFI is arranged;

　　4) Each person receives a Xinjiang Aidelas silk scarf;

　　5) A packet of Xinjiang’s special dried fruit is given away every day;

　　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, Fruit Valley

　　D6: Yining – Nalati Nalati (Aerial View and Valley Grassland)

　　D7: Nalati – Bayinbrook Grassland – Hejing Bayinbrook Grassland

　　Recommended Train Tours Routes

　　Routes and Prices of Xinjiang’s Beautiful Scenery Special Train Tours

　　6 Nights and 7 Days Quality Tour of Xinjiang’s Beautiful Scenery by Special Train

　　Route Highlights: Enjoy luxury travel treatment at the price of an ordinary train. There are four-person hard sleeper compartments, six-person hard sleeper compartments, etc., on the train.

　　Itinerary Highlights:

　　①One-stop service in Kanas and Yili

　　②No forced consumption throughout the entire trip

　　③Travel agency liability insurance included

　　Itinerary Arrangement:

　　D1: Urumqi → Yining (Sleeper Train, Departure 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 (Sleeper Train)

　　D7: Urumqi Arrive at Urumqi Station at 7:00 am.

　　8 Nights and 9 Days Quality Tour of Xinjiang’s Beautiful Scenery by Special Train

　　Route Highlights: Enjoy luxury travel treatment at the price of an ordinary train. There are four-person hard sleeper compartments, six-person hard sleeper compartments, etc., on the train.

　　Itinerary Highlights:

　　①One-stop service in Kanas and Yili

　　②No forced consumption throughout the entire trip

　　③Travel agency liability insurance included

　　1. Accommodation: Superior standard rooms for the entire trip

　　2. Shopping at own expense: Completely 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