How much does it cost to travel locally from Xiamen to Urumqi, Xinjiang？ Recommended local cuisine around

　　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 is situated at the northern foot of the Northern Tianshan Mountains and in the south of the Junggar Basin. It borders Turpan to the east, Changji to the west, and the Nanshan mining area to the south, with its protruding part turning southeast and connecting with Tuksun County to the east along Wuriluoke-Alagou.

　　[Recommended Local Cuisine]

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

　　1. Milaji: 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, Beixiang Lane, Kelamayi East Street, Shayibake District, Urumqi (opposite Urumqi No. 3 Middle School).

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

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

　　3. Xiaogaozi (Nanhu Branch): The dishes here are somewhat special, different from other restaurants’ Da Pan Mutton and Da Pan Chicken. The portions here are quite suitable for tourists’ appetites. Spicy Chicken with Pepper and Numbing Spices is a must-order dish. Specialties: Spicy Chicken with Pepper and Numbing Spices, Lamb Chops, Yogurt, Tofu Bowl, Grilled Lamb Chops, Da Pan Fish.

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

　　4. Xiaolizi’s Da Pan Ji at the Blood Station: An old and reputable restaurant in Urumqi with many diners every day. The Da Pan Ji is generous in portion and tastes delicious.

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

　　6. No. 17 Pilaf King: An old and reputable restaurant 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 color, with its outer skin covered with dense white sesame seeds. When you bite into it, the aroma of wheat and sesame fills your mouth, leaving a lingering taste. Generally, 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 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 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 spot, a national forest park, a national sports and leisure base, a training base for national fitness and outward bound activities 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 is a World Natural Heritage Site, a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, a national geological park, a national key scenic area, a national civilized scenic tourist area, an international man and biosphere reserve, and a great place to visit 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 counties such as Hejing, Heshuo, Yuli, and Ruoqiang in Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture to the west and south. It borders Urumqi City and counties such as Qitai, Jimusar, and Mulei in 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 leisure tour, no optional arrangements or shopping, a hot-selling product of the season

　　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, Kurdining, 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, combined with Xinjiang-style cuisine, are what make it special! During the trip, you will taste: roast whole sheep, specialty sheep rib soup rice, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, specialty meatball soup, grilled lamb skewers, etc.;

　　3. Accommodation: After preliminary field research, we have carefully selected accommodations for 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 travel comfort of tourists in mind, we try to take it slow, giving you ample time to appreciate the different charms of the four major grasslands in Yili;

　　5. Shopping and Optional Activities: Purely for leisure with no optional activities or shopping stops. 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. Complimentary 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 Aidilesi scarf;

　　5) Complimentary packet of Xinjiang specialty dried fruit per day;

　　Suitable for: Tourists who are tired of the cursory "I’ve been here" style of tourism and want to experience in-depth, slow-paced exploration of Xinjiang’s scenery at an affordable price with quality service.

　　D1 Urumqi – Sayram Lake: Sayram Lake

　　D2 Sayram Lake – Tekes: Guozi Gorge, Lavender Fields, Karajun

　　D3 Tekes – Kurdining – Nalati: Kurdining

　　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 (Koktokay, Kokesuli, 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, complemented by Xinjiang-style cuisine, are what make it special! During the trip, you will taste: whole roast sheep, Burqin grilled fish, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, specialty meatball soup, and mutton kebabs;

　　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 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 in territory and rich in resources. Scenic spots are relatively scattered. Based on optimal tourist comfort, we strive to take it slow and let you fully experience the highlights of the Kanas scenic area in one trip!

　　5. Shopping at own expense: Pure play without any additional fees. If you say no to entering a shopping store, you won’t; if you say no to paying for optional items, they won’t be promoted;

　　6. Complimentary 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) Complimentary Xinjiang Aidelas silk scarf per person;

　　5) Complimentary packet of Xinjiang specialty dried fruit per 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-watching Platform

　　D5 Kanas – Burqin Colorful Beach

　　D6 Burqin – Urumqi Urho魔鬼城

　　1. Attractions: Including the most distinctive and essential attractions of Xinjiang, taking you on an in-depth tour of the stunning scenery of Xinjiang (Kanas, Hemu, Fish-watching Platform, Colorful Beach, Devil’s City, Tianshan 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 accommodations and two nights of four-star hotels. Absolutely no ordinary standard rooms. On the second day, you will stay in a hotel within the Kanas scenic area. Arranging accommodations within the scenic area saves you the trouble of traveling 60 kilometers by shuttle bus back and forth, giving you more time to enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and dawn;

　　4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast in territory and rich in resources. Scenic spots are relatively scattered. Based on tourist comfort, we strive to take it slow and let you fully experience the highlights of the Kanas scenic area in one trip!

　　5. Shopping at own expense: Pure play without any additional fees. If you say no to entering a shopping store, you won’t; if you say no to paying for optional items, they won’t be promoted;

　　6. Complimentary 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) Complimentary Xinjiang Aidelas silk scarf per person;

　　5) Complimentary packet of Xinjiang specialty dried fruit per day;

　　8-Day In-depth Northern Xinjiang Tour – Ili + Kanas Panoramic Sightseeing

　　1. Attractions: Including all the essential attractions, taking you on an in-depth tour of the scenic spots along the northern Xinjiang route (Colorful Beach, Kanas, Hemu, Fish-watching Platform, Urho魔鬼城, Sayram Lake, Nalati Aerial Grassland and Valley Grassland, Bayanbulak Grassland);

　　3. Accommodation: After preliminary field research, we provide carefully selected three-star hotel accommodations throughout the trip, with two nights upgraded to four-star hotels. 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 back and forth, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and dawn;

　　4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast in territory and rich in resources. Scenic spots are relatively scattered. Based on tourist comfort, we strive to take it slow and immerse you in the breathtaking scenery of northern Xinjiang’s lakes, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands;

　　5. Shopping at own expense: Pure play without any additional fees. If you say no to entering a shopping store, you won’t; if you say no to paying for optional items, they 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) Arranged in-car WIFI;

　　4) Complimentary Xinjiang Aidelas silk scarf per person;

　　5) Complimentary packet of Xinjiang specialty dried fruit per 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, Guozigou

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

　　D7: Nalati – Bayin布鲁克 Grassland – Hejing – Bayin布鲁克 Grassland

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

　　Recommended Train Tours

　　Routes and Prices of the Beautiful Xinjiang Tourist Train

　　6 Nights & 7 Days Quality Tour on the Beautiful Xinjiang Tourist Train

　　Route Highlights: Enjoy tourist-class treatment at the price of an ordinary train ticket. The train offers four-person hard sleeper compartments, six-person hard sleeper compartments, etc.

　　Itinerary Highlights:

　　①One-stop service in Kanas and Yili

　　②No forced consumption throughout the trip

　　③Travel Agency Liability Insurance provided

　　1. Accommodation: Standard rooms for the entire 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 → Khorgos Port → Yining

　　D4: Yining → Beitun City

　　D5: Beitun City – Jiadengyu

　　D6: Jiadengyu → Kanas → Beitun → Urumqi (Train sleeper)

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

　　8 Nights & 9 Days Quality Tour on the Beautiful Xinjiang Tourist Train

　　Route Highlights: Enjoy tourist-class treatment at the price of an ordinary train ticket. The train offers four-person hard sleeper compartments, six-person hard sleeper compartments, etc.

　　Itinerary Highlights:

　　①One-stop service in Kanas and Yili

　　②No forced consumption throughout the trip

　　③Travel Agency Liability Insurance provided

　　1. Accommodation: Standard rooms for the entire trip

　　2. Shopping (at own expense): Entirely 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