Urumqi 3-Day Tour
Tianshan Grand Canyon + Nanshan Pastures + Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Tianshan Grand Canyon (Urumqi River + snow ridge spruce) + Zhaobi Mountain viewpoint + big plate chicken lunch
Tianshan Grand Canyon
The Tianshan Grand Canyon, located in Urumqi County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is a national forest park and a China 5A-level scenic area. It is over 40 kilometers away from Urumqi city, with a total scenic area of 1038.48 square kilometers, an average altitude of over 2000 meters, and an average annual temperature of 4-6°C. The grand canyon has complex terrain, featuring crisscrossing ravines and undulating mountains. The main river is the Urumqi River, a seasonal river formed by glaciers and snowmelt, which flows north-south through the grand canyon.
Zhaobishan Mountain
Zhaobishan Mountain is located in Dengcaogou Village, Banfanggou Township, Urumqi City, situated at the southwest corner of the Tianshan Grand Canyon. It is a beautiful mountain scenic spot with natural beauty in the vicinity of Urumqi. It attracts visitors with its unique mountain terrain and natural landscapes, making it an ideal place for hiking and enjoying nature.
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Nanshan Pasture Xibaiyanggou (alpine meadows + Kazakh yurts) + Dongbaiyanggou waterfall + Miaoergou night view + nang pit meat dinner
Nanshan Pasture Xibaiyanggou Scenic Area
Nanshan Pasture Xibaiyanggou Scenic Area is located within Gangou Township, Urumqi County, Urumqi City. It is a national AAA-rated tourist attraction, attracting visitors with its unique natural scenery and beautiful mountain landscapes. The scenic area boasts a beautiful ecological environment, with landscapes such as alpine meadows, forests, streams, and waterfalls, making it an ideal place for leisure vacations and hiking adventures.
Dongbaiyanggou Scenic Area
Dongbaiyanggou Scenic Area is located in Urumqi City. It is a scenic spot primarily featuring natural landscapes, offering visitors a place for sightseeing, touring, and relaxation.
Miao'ergou Waterfall Scenic Area
Miao'ergou Waterfall Scenic Area is located in Shuixigou Town, Urumqi County, Urumqi City, and is famous for its magnificent waterfall landscape. With beautiful mountains and clear waters, and a pleasant environment, it is an ideal place for leisure vacations, sightseeing, and tourism.
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Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum (mummies) + Urumqi City Museum + Xinjiang Geological Museum + hand-pulled noodles lunch
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum
The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum is the only provincial comprehensive museum in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, and also a national first-class museum. It houses a rich collection of cultural relics, showcasing the diverse history, culture, and ethnic customs of the Xinjiang region, serving as a window to understand Xinjiang's history, culture, and ethnic groups. The museum features several permanent exhibitions, including the Exhibition of Historical Relics of Xinjiang, the Exhibition of Ethnic Customs of Xinjiang, and the Exhibition of Ancient Mummies and Their Costumes in Xinjiang, and is particularly famous for ancient mummy relics such as the 'Beauty of Loulan'.
Urumqi Museum
The Urumqi Museum is an important museum in Urumqi, showcasing the history, culture, and natural heritage of Urumqi and its surrounding areas. The museum houses a rich collection of cultural relics and specimens, disseminating scientific and cultural knowledge to the public through its exhibitions. It enjoys a high reputation locally and is an important venue for understanding Urumqi's history and culture.
Xinjiang Geological and Mineral Museum
The Xinjiang Geological and Mineral Museum is a specialized museum showcasing the rich geological and mineral resources of the Xinjiang region. It houses a vast collection of precious mineral crystals, rock specimens, and paleontological fossils, systematically introducing Xinjiang's geological structure, mineral distribution, mining history, and earth science knowledge. It serves as an important window for understanding Xinjiang's geology, landforms, and natural resources, as well as a crucial base for popularizing scientific knowledge and conducting science education.
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