Urumqi Highlight Tour
- Tour Price: $ 55
- Tour Code: CT719
- Available: Daily
- Duration: 1 Day
- Tour Type: Urumqi City Sightseeing
Trip Highlights - Urumqi is the capital city of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region located in Chinas most northwestern area. This literally "beautiful pasture" in Mongolian is a major transport node and the largest city of the whole Western Region. This city had strategic importance on the ancient Silk Road and there are many cultural relics which together with the natural landscape will add to the wonder of your Urumqi trip. The characteristic land form and local ethnic flavor are features that single out this tour from any other. In this tour, you will see the famous Tianshan Mountain and the great Southern Pasture, while the Xinjiang Museum will show yet more of the history and culture.
Tour Prices (this is private tour based on per person and shown in US dollars) | |
Group Size | Price / Traveler |
1 traveler | USD150 |
2-5 travelers | USD105 |
6-9 travelers | USD80 |
10 travelers & above | USD55 |
(For 10 persons up, please email us for new quotations) |
·Entrance fees and lunch as listed | ·All transfers with private vehicle and guide |
·Accident insurance | · |
·Air fare and airport tax | ·Personal expenses |
·Tips for guide and driver | ·Hotel fare |
Tour Itinerary
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel and visit the Southern Pasture located at the base of Tianshan Mountains. There are several famous sites in the area. First you will visit the Xinjiang Museum, which houses several minority culture's objects as well as Silk Road artifacts. Then you will visit West White Poplar Gully and its magnificent scenery. Afterwards you will be brought back to the hotel.
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The Southern Pasture is located a few hours bus ride from Urumqi. The drive from Urumqi to the pasture is beautiful, with views of valleys, mountains and springs.
The Tianshan Mountains are comprised of several mountain ranges running across the middle area of Xinjiang from East to West. Kansai Nature Reserve is one of the most famous scenic sports to see located nearby the Tianshan Mountain range.
Xinjiang Museum: The Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region Museum was built in 1953 and a new museum was built in 1962 using local architectural styles.