Beijing to Urumqi Travel Guide

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　　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 Karatage-Kizileyi as the boundary. The protruding part extends southeast and connects with Tuksun County to the east along Wuriluoke-Ala Gou.

　　[Recommended Local Delicacies Around]

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

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

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

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

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

　　3. Xiaogazi (Nanhu Branch): The dishes here are somewhat special, different from other places’ 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: An old brand in Urumqi with a lot of diners every day. The Dapanji portion is generous and tastes fantastic.

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

　　6. No. 17 Pilaf King: An old brand with much better meat than other places. It can be eaten with yogurt.

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

　　7. Abula’s Nang: The freshly baked nang has an enticing golden yellow color, with white sesame seeds densely sprinkled on the crust. 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, Saybagh 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 come to 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 Karawu Mountain 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 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 Lake Tour

　　Tianshan Tianchi Lake is a World Natural Heritage site, a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, a national geological park, a key national scenic spot, a national civilized scenic tourist area, an international man and biosphere reserve, and a top travel 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 Hejing, Heshuo, Yuli, and Ruoqiang counties of Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture to the west and south. It borders Urumqi City and Qitai, Jimusar, and Mulei counties of Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture across the Tianshan Mountains to the north.

　　[Tour Route Recommendations] – Long-distance Surrounding Recommendations

　　High-quality pure play, no optional arrangements, no shopping, hot-selling product of the season

　　5-Day In-depth Ili Tour

　　1. Attractions: Including all the best attractions, we will take you on an in-depth tour of the scenery of the entire Ili route (Sayram Lake, Lavender Base, Karajun, Kurding, Nalati Aerial Grassland and Valley Grassland, Bayinbrook Grassland);

　　2. Dining: Throughout the trip, we reject 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 it special! During the trip, you will taste: whole roasted sheep, specialty mutton soup with rice, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, specialty meatball soup, mutton kebabs, etc.;

　　3. Accommodation: After early-stage field research, we have carefully selected three nights of accommodation 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 scattered scenic areas. Based on the best travel comfort for tourists, we try to take it slow, giving you enough time to appreciate the different charms of the four major grasslands in Ili;

　　5. Shopping and Optional Activities: Pure play, no optional activities or shopping. If you don’t want to enter a shopping store, you won’t. If you don’t want to visit an optional attraction, it won’t be recommended;

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

　　2) Xinjiang-style whole roast lamb is provided;

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

　　4) A free Xinjiang-style艾迪莱斯 scarf for each guest;

　　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 experience in-depth and leisurely tours of Xinjiang’s scenery at affordable prices with quality service.

　　D1 Urumqi – Sayram Lake: Sayram Lake

　　D2 Sayram Lake – Tekes: Fruit Valley, Lavender Field, Karajun Grassland

　　D3 Tekes – Kurding – Nalati: Kurding

　　D4 Nalati Grassland – Bayinbrook: Nalati Grassland (Aerial View, Valley View), Bayinbrook 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

　　1. Attractions: Including the best attractions along the way and within the Kanas scenic area, we will take you on an in-depth tour of the scenery of Kanas (Koktokay, Kokesu Lake, Birch Forest, Colorful Beach, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Fish Viewing Platform,魔鬼城Ghost Town);

　　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, Burqin grilled fish, Xinjiang-style noodles, pilaf, special meatball soup, grilled mutton skewers, etc.;

　　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. By arranging accommodation within the scenic area, you can save the trouble of traveling 60 kilometers by shuttle bus back and forth, allowing you to have more time to enjoy the unique scenery of Kanas at night and in the early morning.

　　4. Itinerary arrangement: Xinjiang is vast with numerous attractions scattered around. With tourists’ optimal comfort as our priority, we strive to take it slow, allowing you to fully experience the essence of the Kanas Scenic Area!

　　5. Shopping at own expense: Pure play with no additional 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 roast lamb;

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

　　4) Each person receives an Xinjiang Aidiles Silk Scarf;

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

　　6-day In-depth Kanas Tour – 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 Magic City

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

　　3. Accommodation: Based on early-stage field research, we have carefully selected accommodations, including two nights at a three-star hotel and two nights at a four-star hotel. Absolutely no ordinary standard rooms. On the second day, you will stay at a hotel inside the Kanas Scenic Area, saving you the trouble of a 60km round-trip 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 with numerous attractions scattered around. With tourists’ comfort as our priority, we strive to take it slow, allowing you to fully experience the essence of the Kanas Scenic Area!

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

　　2) Xinjiang-style whole roast lamb is provided;

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

　　4) Each person receives an Xinjiang Aidiles Silk Scarf;

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

　　8-day In-depth Northern Xinjiang Tour – Yili + Kanas Panoramic Sightseeing

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

　　3. Accommodation: Based on early-stage 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 at a hotel inside the Kanas Scenic Area, saving you the trouble of a 60km round-trip 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 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, snowy mountains, and grasslands;

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

　　2) Taste Xinjiang-specialty whole roast lamb;

　　3) In-car WIFI is arranged;

　　4) Each person receives an 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 experience in-depth and leisurely tours of Xinjiang’s scenery at affordable prices with quality service.

　　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 transportation options are available for you to choose from.

　　Recommended Train Routes

　　Routes and Prices of the Xinjiang Beauty Special Train

　　6 Nights and 7 Days Quality Tour on the Xinjiang Beauty Special Train

　　Route Highlights: Enjoy luxury travel at the price of an ordinary train. 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 included

　　1. Accommodation: Superior twin rooms throughout the journey

　　2. Shopping at one’s own expense: Entirely voluntary, no forced participation for tourists.

　　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 —— Jiadenyu

　　D6: Jiadenyu → Kanas → Beitun → Urumqi (Sleeper Train)

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

　　8 Nights and 9 Days Quality Tour on the Xinjiang Beauty Special Train

　　Route Highlights: Enjoy luxury travel at the price of an ordinary train. 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