Introduction to Urumqi
Urumqi is located in northwest China, central Xinjiang, and the hinterland of the Eurasian continent. It is situated at the northern foot of the Northern Tianshan Mountains and in the southern Junggar Basin. It borders Turpan City in the east, Changji City in the west with Toutun River as the boundary, and the Nanshan mining area in the south with Kala Tag and Kizileyi as the boundaries, with its protruding part turning southeast and connecting with Toksun County to the east along Wuriluoke and Ala Valley.
[Recommended Local Foods]
When you come to Xinjiang, you have to taste the local specialty foods.
1. Miraj: A restaurant with ethnic characteristics. Recommended dishes include noodles with sauce, pilaf, grilled meat, thin-skinned buns, and meat-filled nang. The average cost per person is about 150 yuan.
Restaurant address: No. 176, Kelamayi East Street North Alley, Shayibake 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 Wujie Youhuo Plaza, Nanhu East Road, Shuimogou District (No. 340, Nanhu East Road, No. 334 across the street).
3. Xiaogaizi (Nanhu Branch): The dishes here are somewhat special, different from other restaurants’ Dapan Mutton and Dapan 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, Dapan Fish.
Restaurant address: No. 117, Nanhu North Road, Shuimogou District.
4. Xiaolizi’s Dapanji (Big Plate Chicken) at the Blood Station: A time-honored brand in Urumqi with a large number of diners every day. The portion of Dapanji is generous, and the taste is excellent.
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 others. 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 yellow color, with white sesame seeds densely sprinkled on the skin. When you bite into it, the aroma of wheat and sesame fills your mouth, leaving a lingering taste. Generally speaking, it can be kept for a week without any problem.
Restaurant address: No. 104, Xibei Road, Shayibake District, Urumqi.
When you come to Xinjiang, you have to experience the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang. As the saying goes, you won’t know how vast China is until you come to 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 foot of Kala Ucheng North Mountain of 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 outreach sports 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 Tianshan Tianchi Tour
Tianshan Tianchi, 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 biosphere reserve of man and nature, and a top tourist destination in China
One-Day Turpan Tour
Turpan City is located in central Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, bordering Hami City to the east, and adjacent to Hejing, Heshuo, Yuli, and Ruoqiang counties of Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture to the west and south. It borders Urumqi City and the counties of Qitai, Jimusar, and Mulei of Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture to the north, separated by the Tianshan Mountains.
[Recommended Travel Routes] —— Surrounding Long Routes Recommendation
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Five-Day In-depth Yili Tour
1. Attractions: It includes all the essential attractions, taking you on an in-depth tour of the entire Yili scenery (Sayram Lake, Lavender Base, Karajun, Kurdning, Nalati Aerial Grasslands and Valley Grasslands, Bayinbrook Grasslands);
2. Meals: We refuse 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, coupled with Xinjiang-style cuisine, are what make it special! During the trip, you will taste: whole roast lamb, specialty lamb rib soup rice, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, specialty meatball soup, grilled lamb skewers, etc.;
3. Accommodation: After early-stage field research, we have carefully selected accommodations including three nights at a three-star hotel and one night at a four-star hotel;
4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast and has many scenic spots that are relatively scattered. With the best tourist comfort as our starting point, we try to take it slow, giving you plenty of time to appreciate the different charms of the four major grasslands in Yili;
5. Shopping and optional activities: No mandatory shopping or optional activities. If you don’t want to enter a shopping store, you won’t. If you don’t want to visit a paid attraction, it won’t be recommended;
6. Free gifts: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;
2) Xinjiang-style whole roasted sheep provided;
3) In-car WIFI available throughout the trip;
4) A free Xinjiang Aidiles silk scarf for everyone;
5) A packet of Xinjiang specialty dried fruit is given away every day;
Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of cursory "I’ve been here" visits and want to obtain quality service and in-depth exploration of Xinjiang’s scenery at affordable prices.
D1 Urumqi – Sayram Lake: Sayram Lake
D2 Sayram Lake – Tekes: Guozi Gorge, Lavender Field, Karajun
D3 Tekes – Kurdning – Nalati: Kurdning
D4 Nalati Grasslands – Bayinbrook: Nalati Grasslands (Aerial View, Valley View) and Bayinbrook Grasslands
D5 Bayinbrook – Urumqi: Return to Urumqi via National Highway 218 through Hougou, Toksun, Dabancheng, Salt Lake, and Wind Power Station
Six-Day In-depth Kanas Tour
1. Attractions: It includes the essential attractions along the way to Kanas and within the 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 costing 15-20 yuan per person with eight dishes and a soup. High-quality group meals averaging 30 yuan per person, coupled with Xinjiang-style cuisine, are what make our tour special! During the trip, you will taste: whole roasted sheep, Burqin grilled fish, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, specialty meatball soup, grilled lamb skewers, and more;
3. Accommodation: After early-stage field research, we offer carefully selected accommodations including two nights at a three-star hotel, two nights at a quasi-four-star hotel, and one night at a hotel within the Kanas scenic area. Arranging accommodation within the scenic area saves you the trouble of traveling 60 kilometers back and forth by shuttle bus, allowing you more time to fully enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and at dawn;
4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast with numerous attractions scattered around. With tourists’ optimal comfort as our priority, we strive to take it slow, ensuring you fully experience the highlights of Kanas Scenic Area!
5. Shopping at own expense: No mandatory shopping or extra fees. If you don’t want to enter a shopping store, you won’t. If you don’t want to participate in a paid activity, it won’t be promoted;
6. Complimentary Gifts: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;
2) Xinjiang-style whole roasted sheep;
3) In-car WIFI available throughout the trip;
4) Each person receives a Xinjiang Aidiles Feijin;
5) A packet of Xinjiang specialty dried fruit is given away every day;
6-Day In-depth Kanas Tour – Heavenly Lake, Turpan + Kanas
D1 Urumqi – Koktokay Koktokay
D2 Koktokay – Khabarovsk Koksu River, Birch Forest Scenic Area
D3 Khabarovsk – Hemu Hemu
D4 Hemu – Kanas Kanas, Fish Viewing Terrace
D5 Kanas – Burqin Colorful Beach
D6 Burqin – Urumqi Urho Magic City
1. Attractions: Including Xinjiang’s most distinctive and essential attractions, this tour takes you on an in-depth exploration of Xinjiang’s stunning scenery (Kanas, Hemu, Fish Viewing Terrace, Colorful Beach, Magic City, Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Flaming Mountain Grand Canyon, Karez Wells, Grape Valley);
2. Meals: We refuse to serve low-quality group meals costing 15-20 yuan per person with eight dishes and a soup. High-quality group meals averaging 30 yuan per person, coupled with Xinjiang-style cuisine, are what make our tour special! During the trip, you will taste: whole roasted sheep, Burqin grilled fish, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, specialty meatball soup, grilled lamb skewers, and more;
3. Accommodation: After extensive on-site research, we have carefully selected two nights of three-star accommodations and two nights of four-star accommodations. Absolutely no ordinary standard rooms. On the second day, you will stay inside Kanas Scenic Area, saving you the trouble of traveling 60 kilometers by shuttle bus and giving you more time to enjoy Kanas’s unique nighttime and morning views;
4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast with numerous attractions scattered around. With tourists’ comfort as our priority, we strive to take it slow, ensuring you fully experience the highlights of Kanas Scenic Area;
5. Shopping at own expense: No mandatory shopping or extra fees. If you don’t want to enter a shopping store, you won’t. If you don’t want to participate in a paid activity, it won’t be promoted;
6. Complimentary Gifts: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;
2) Xinjiang-style whole roasted sheep provided;
3) In-car WIFI available throughout the trip;
4) Each person receives a Xinjiang Aidiles Feijin;
5) A packet of Xinjiang specialty dried fruit is given away every day;
8-Day In-depth Northern Xinjiang Tour – Yili + Kanas Full Scenic Sightseeing
1. Attractions: Including all the essential attractions, this tour takes you on an in-depth exploration of northern Xinjiang’s scenic wonders (Colorful Beach, Kanas, Hemu, Fish Viewing Terrace, Urho Magic City, Sayram Lake, Nalati Aerial Grassland and Valley Grassland, Bayinbuluke Grassland);
2. Meals: We refuse to serve low-quality group meals costing 15-20 yuan per person with eight dishes and a soup. High-quality group meals averaging 30 yuan per person, coupled with Xinjiang-style cuisine, are what make our tour special! During the trip, you will taste: whole roasted sheep, Burqin grilled fish, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, specialty meatball soup, grilled lamb skewers, and more;
3. Accommodation: After extensive on-site research, we have carefully selected three-star hotels for the entire trip, with two nights upgraded to four-star accommodations. On the second day, you will stay inside Kanas Scenic Area, saving you the trouble of traveling 60 kilometers by shuttle bus and giving you ample time to enjoy Kanas’s unique nighttime and morning views;
4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast with numerous attractions scattered around. With tourists’ comfort as our priority, we strive to take it slow, allowing you to savor the breathtaking scenery of northern Xinjiang’s lakes, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands;
5. Shopping at own expense: No mandatory shopping or extra fees. If you don’t want to enter a shopping store, you won’t. If you don’t want to participate in a paid activity, it won’t be promoted;
6. Complimentary Gifts: 1) 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day;
2) Taste Xinjiang specialty whole roasted sheep;
3) Onboard WIFI is arranged;
4) Each person receives a Xinjiang Aidiles Feijin;
5) A packet of Xinjiang specialty dried fruit is given away every day;
Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of cursory "I’ve been here" visits and want to obtain quality service and in-depth exploration of Xinjiang’s scenery at affordable prices.
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, Fruit Valley
D6: Yining – Nalati Nalati (Aerial view, Valley Grassland)
D7: Nalati – Bayinbrook Grassland – Hejing Bayinbrook Grassland
Don’t want to travel by car? More travel transportation options are available for you to choose from.
Recommended Train Routes
Routes and Prices of the Xinjiang Beauty Tourist Train
6 Nights and 7 Days Quality Tour on the Xinjiang Beauty Tourist Train
Route Highlights: Enjoy tourist-class treatment at ordinary train prices. The train offers four-person hard sleeper compartments, six-person hard sleeper compartments, etc.
Itinerary Highlights:
①One-stop service in Kanas and Ili
②No forced consumption throughout the trip
③Travel Agency Liability Insurance included
1. Accommodation: Standard rooms throughout the trip
2. Shopping (at own expense): Entirely voluntary, no forced participation for tourists
Itinerary Arrangement:
D1: Urumqi → Yining (Train sleeper, depart at 8:50 pm)
D2: Yining → Nalati → Yining
D3: Yining → Sayram Lake → Horgos Port → Yining
D4: Yining → Beitun City
D5: Beitun City —— Jiadenyu
D6: Jiadenyu → Kanas → Beitun → Urumqi (Train sleeper)
D7: Urumqi Arrive at Urumqi Station at 7:00 am.
8 Nights and 9 Days Quality Tour on the Xinjiang Beauty Tourist Train
Route Highlights: Enjoy tourist-class treatment at ordinary train prices. The train offers four-person hard sleeper compartments, six-person hard sleeper compartments, etc.
Itinerary Highlights:
①One-stop service in Kanas and Ili
②No forced consumption throughout the trip
③Travel Agency Liability Insurance included
1. Accommodation: Standard rooms throughout the trip
2. Shopping (at own expense): Entirely voluntary, no forced participation for tourists
Itinerary Arrangement:
D1: Urumqi → Beitun
D2: Beitun City → Jiadenyu
D3: Jiadenyu → Kanas → Jiadenyu
D4: Kanas → Beitun City
D5: Beitun City → Yining
D6: Yining → Nalati Town
D7: Nalati → Bayinbrok → 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 wholeheartedly and answer your questions.
Department Manager: Guo Jing
Consultation Hotline: 0991-8585456
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