Xinjiang Urumqi Tourism Company -- Ranking of Urumqi Tourism Companies

　　Introduction to Urumqi

　　Urumqi is located in the northwest of China, in the middle of Xinjiang, and in the hinterland of the Eurasian continent. It is situated 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 Kala Tag and Kezileyi, and its protruding part turns southeast, connecting with Toksun County along the Undulok-Ala Valley to the east.

　　[Recommended Nearby Delicacies]

　　When you come to Xinjiang, you must taste the special delicacies of Xinjiang.

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

　　Restaurant Address: No. 176, Beixiang Lane, Kelamayi East Street, Shayibake District, Urumqi (opposite Urumqi No. 3 High School).

　　2. Father of Apple: A Kazakh music restaurant serving dishes like horse sausage, dried beef, Russian basket-shaped steamed stuffed buns, and Uzbek pilaf. 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. Xiaogaozi (Nanhu Branch): The dishes are somewhat special, different from other restaurants’ large plates of mutton and chicken. The portion here is quite suitable for tourists’ appetites. Pepper and Ma La Chicken is a must-order dish. Specialties: Pepper and Ma La Chicken, lamb chops, yogurt, tofu bowl, grilled lamb chops, large plate fish.

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

　　4. Xiaolizi’s Large Plate Chicken at Blood Station: An old and reputable restaurant in Urumqi with many diners every day. The portion of large plate chicken is generous, and the taste is excellent.

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

　　6. No. 17 Pilaf King: An old and reputable restaurant with 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 enticing golden color, with a dense layer of white sesame seeds on the crust. When you bite into it, the aroma of wheat and sesame fills your mouth, leaving a lasting impression. Generally, it can be kept for a week without going bad.

　　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 won’t know how vast China is until you visit Xinjiang’.

　　[Recommended Tourism 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 the Kala-Ulun Mountains 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 spot, national forest park, national sports and leisure base, training base for national fitness and outward bound activities of the autonomous region, hiking base of the autonomous region, and training base for mountain climbing activities of the autonomous region’s national fitness program

　　One-day Tour of Tian Chi of Mount Tianshan

　　Tian Chi of Mount Tianshan 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 great place to travel in China.

　　One-day Tour of Turpan

　　Turpan City is located in central Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, bordering Hami City to the east, and adjacent to counties such as Hejing, Heshuo, Yuli, and Ruoqiang of Bayingol Mongol Autonomous Prefecture to the west and south. It borders Urumqi City and counties such as Qitai, Jimusar, and Mulei of Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture to the north, separated by the Tianshan Mountains.

　　[Recommended Travel Routes] —— Recommended Long-distance Routes in the Surrounding Area

　　Premium pure fun, no optional arrangement fees, no shopping, hot-selling product of the season

　　In-depth Five-day Tour of Yili, Xinjiang

　　1. Attractions: Including all essential attractions, taking you on an in-depth tour of the entire Yili scenery (Sayram Lake, Lavender Base, Karajun, Kuerdining, Nalati Aerial Grasslands and Valley Grasslands, Bayinbuluke Grasslands);

　　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 roasted sheep, special lamb rib soup with rice, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, special meatball soup, grilled lamb skewers, etc.;

　　3. Accommodation: After preliminary 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 in territory and rich in resources, with scenic areas scattered around. With the best tourist comfort as our starting point, we try our best to travel slowly and give you ample time to appreciate the different charms of the four major grasslands in Yili;

　　5. Shopping and Optional Activities: Purely for fun with no optional activities fees. If you don’t want to enter a shopping store, you won’t have to. 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 roast sheep is provided;

　　3) In-car WIFI is available throughout the trip;

　　4) Each person will receive a free Xinjiang Aidiles silk scarf;

　　5) A packet of Xinjiang specialty dried fruit is given away every day;

　　Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of cursory sightseeing and want to obtain quality service and deeply savor the scenery of Xinjiang at affordable prices.

　　D1 Urumqi – Sayram Lake: Sayram Lake

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

　　D3 Tekes – Kuerdining – Nalati: Kuerdining

　　D4 Nalati Grasslands – Bayinbuluke: Nalati Grasslands (Aerial View, Valley View), Bayinbuluke Grasslands

　　D5 Bayinbuluke – Urumqi: Take National Highway 218 via Hougou, Toksun, Dabancheng, Salt Lake, and Wind Power Station back to Urumqi

　　In-depth Six-day Tour of Kanas

　　1. Attractions: Including the essential attractions 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 with 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 our tour special! During the trip, you will taste: whole roast sheep, Burqin grilled fish, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, specialty meatball soup, grilled mutton skewers, etc.;

　　3. Accommodation: After preliminary 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 by shuttle bus back and forth, allowing you more time to fully enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and at dawn;

　　4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast and rich in resources, with scenic spots scattered around. With tourists’ best comfort as our priority, we strive to take it slow and ensure you fully experience the highlights of the Kanas scenic area!

　　5. Shopping at own expense: Purely for fun, no additional fees. If you don’t want to enter a shopping store, you don’t have to. If you don’t want to participate in a paid activity, we won’t promote it;

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

　　2) Xinjiang-style whole roast sheep is provided;

　　3) In-car WIFI is provided throughout the trip;

　　4) Each person receives a Xinjiang Aidelas silk scarf;

　　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 Devil’s City

　　1. Attractions: Including the most distinctive and essential attractions of Xinjiang, we will take you on an in-depth tour of Xinjiang’s breathtaking scenery (Kanas, Hemu, Fish Viewing Terrace, Colorful Beach, Devil’s City, Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Flaming Mountain Grand Canyon, Karez Wells, Grape Valley);

　　3. Accommodation: After thorough on-site research, we have carefully selected two nights of three-star accommodation and two nights of four-star accommodation. Absolutely no standard rooms. 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 more time to enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and at dawn;

　　4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast and rich in resources, with scenic spots scattered around. With tourists’ comfort as our priority, we strive to take it slow and ensure you fully experience the highlights of the Kanas scenic area!

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

　　2) Xinjiang-style whole roast sheep is provided;

　　3) In-car WIFI is available throughout the trip;

　　4) Each person receives a Xinjiang Aidelas silk scarf;

　　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 must-see attractions, we will take you on an in-depth tour of the northern Xinjiang scenery (Colorful Beach, Kanas, Hemu, Fish Viewing Terrace, Urho Devil’s City, Sayram Lake, Nalati Aerial Grassland and Valley Grassland, Bayanbulak Grassland);

　　3. Accommodation: After thorough on-site research, we provide carefully selected three-star hotels throughout the trip, with two nights upgraded to four-star 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 ample time to enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and at dawn;

　　4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast and rich in resources, with scenic spots scattered around. With tourists’ comfort as our priority, we strive to take it slow and enjoy the beauty of northern Xinjiang’s lakes, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands;

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

　　2) Taste Xinjiang specialty roast whole sheep;

　　3) Car WIFI is arranged;

　　4) Each person receives a Xinjiang Aidelas silk scarf;

　　5) A packet of Xinjiang specialty dried fruit is given away every day;

　　Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of cursory sightseeing and want to obtain quality service and deeply savor the scenery of Xinjiang at affordable prices.

　　D1 Urumqi – Burqin Colorful Beach

　　D2 Burqin – Kanas Lake Kanas, Fish Viewing Platform

　　D3 Kanas – Hemu – Burqin Hemu

　　D4 Burqin – Kuitun 乌尔禾Devil’s City

　　D5 Kuitun – Sayram Lake – Yining Sayram Lake, Guozigou

　　D6 Yining – Nalati Nalati (Aerial view, Valley Grassland)

　　D7 Nalati – Bayinbuluke Grassland – Hejing Bayinbuluke Grassland

　　Don’t want to take a car? More travel transportation options are available for you to choose from.

　　Recommended Train Routes

　　Beautiful Xinjiang Tourist Train Routes and Prices

　　Beautiful Xinjiang Tourist Train – 6 Nights 7 Days Quality Tour

　　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 journey

　　③Travel Agency Liability Insurance provided

　　1. Accommodation: Standard rooms throughout the journey

　　2. Shopping at own expense: Entirely voluntary, no forcing of tourists to participate

　　Itinerary Arrangement:

　　D1: Urumqi → Yining (Sleeping car on the train, departing 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 (Sleeping car on the train)

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

　　Beautiful Xinjiang Tourist Train – 8 Nights 9 Days Quality Tour

　　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 journey

　　③Travel Agency Liability Insurance provided

　　1. Accommodation: Standard rooms throughout the journey

　　2. Shopping at own expense: Entirely voluntary, no forcing of tourists to participate

　　Itinerary Arrangement:

　　D1: Urumqi → Beitun

　　D2: Beitun City → Jiadengyu

　　D3: Jiadengyu → Kanas → Jiadengyu