Top Urumqi How to Get Around

From Urumqi, book this private tour that takes you to see the Heavenly Lake and Tianshan mountain for a great day out. Plan on around eight hours for this trip, where your guide will tell you all about the Kazak culture in this region. You’ll also get to enjoy a trip through the biggest bazaar in Urumqi, too. Note your driver won’t take you to any extra shops, but will stick with the itinerary.

Explore some of Xinjiang’s most extraordinary scenery—and enjoy a stress-free way to travel—on this private trip to Turpan. Meet your guide in the morning at your centrally located Urumqi hotel, and travel into the countryside in the comfort of a private vehicle. After a roughly 3-hour drive, you’ll arrive in Turpan, where you’ll explore the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, will see the ruins of Gaochang (once a prosperous Silk Road kingdom), will visit China’s tallest minaret, and more.

See the highlights of Turpan and Kashgar on a 2- Day Private Tour from Urumqi. Learn about the history of the region from your guide as you visit top attractions including: Jiaohe Ancient City, Karez Irrigation System, Id Kah Mosque ,Apak Hoja Tomb, the Kashgar Old Town. and more Enjoy the delicious local Urgur cuisine. Experience the convenient bullet train ride. Experience the friendly services of the local tour guide who will accompany you throughout the attractions, and explore the landmarks at your own pace. Tour includes English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, all entrance fee and lunch. You will travel from Urumqi - Turpan by Bullet Train, Turpan - Kashgar by Plane and Kashgar -Urumqi by Plane. Please book your own hotel in Urumqi and Kashgar.

UNESCO has recognized Xinjiang Tianshan Mountains with World Heritage status, but this beautiful region is almost impossible to reach by public transport. Experience it the easy way, on door-to-door private guided tour from Urumqi to Heavenly Lake (Tianchi), complete with waterfalls, yurts, and unspoiled forest. Along the way, enjoy a local lunch and a stop at Red Hill, a symbol of Urumqi.

Nanshan is a wonderful place to view the beautiful Tianshan Mountains. Erdaoqiao International Bazaar is a well-known market in Urumqi to various souvenirs, dried fruits, carpets, and food etc. The Uyghur dancing and singing are also renown in China. This private day tour will let you visit Nanshan Baiyanggou (White Poplar Gully), wander around the bazaar, and view the performance with included dinner.