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Trip.Best Popular Best Things to Do Near Urumqi [2024]

Updated Jun 2024
  • No.1
    󰺂8.4
    4.5/5
    8845 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 91 reviews
    "Tianshan Tianchi is a famous old scenic spot, is a must-see place to come to Urumqi! This day trip through train is particularly convenient. You don't need to get up early in the morning to pick up the hotel. You can go directly to Tianchi to avoid the trouble of queuing up to take the scenic shuttle bus. Especially the tour guide Wang service is very good, the explanation is also great, a pleasant trip!"
    Fukang
    41.5km from Urumqi
    Highlights: Tianshan Tianchi is a quintessential attraction in Xinjiang. The park is located within Fukang, Changji Prefecture, about 110 kilometers from the Xinjiang capital of Ürümqi. Tourists from many other places who visit the park set out from Ürümqi. The surface of Tianchi Lake reflects the cloud-wreathed Bogda Peak. From mid-November until late March, the scenic area holds the “Tianshan Tianchi Ice and Snow Festival.” During this time, guests can go to nearby ski slopes to enjoy skiing and other ice- and snow-related activities.
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  • No.2
    󰺂7.9
    4.3/5
    3453 Review
    From5.79
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 24 reviews
    "The only scenic spot in Karamay, the Devil City, must be punched in the way from Kanas to Sailimu Lake. The Devil City belongs to the Yadan landform. The photo is very good. Wear a contrast color, very tasteful and interesting!"
    Karamay
    >100km from Urumqi
    Highlights: Located beside China National Highway 217 from Karamay to Burqin County, the Ghost City is a typical Yardang landform. The huge stone pillars of varied shapes in the Gobi make magnificent scenery. The Ghost City is also known as "Wind City." The strong wind blows around stone pillars, wailing like ghosts and howling like wolves, making it scary and seemingly filled with ghosts.
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  • No.3
    󰺂7.5
    4.5/5
    1242 Review
    "I saw the place where Feichi came to punch in his life. I didn’t see the nine suns I was thinking about. It is said that only about October can I see it every year. Swan Lake is a pit. You don’t need to go down at this point. Just go to the terminal to watch the sunset."
    Hejing
    >100km from Urumqi
    Highlights: Bayanbulak Grassland has a flat landscape and abundant aquatic plants. It is a typical grassland and an ideal pasture at the south side of Tianshan Mountain. Every summer, Bayanbulak Grassland is covered with overlapping green grass, along with a host of lakes and wetlands. Cows and goats are herded here, creating a pastoral scene. The well-known Swan Lake is at the southeast part of the grassland. Kongnaiz Forest Area in the grassland is an ideal summer resort, with picturesque landscape and brilliant folk customs.
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  • No.4
    󰺂7.4
    4.1/5
    1945 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 191 reviews
    "Flame Mountain is basically to take pictures and leave. The reason why I chose to go is because of a feeling of travel west. The online netizens commented correctly. If you don't go, you want to see it. Go there and never go again next time."
    Turpan
    >100km from Urumqi
    Highlights: The Flaming Mountains is part of the Turpan area of Xinjiang. It is located next to Huogao Expressway, on the east side of Turpan City. It is a scenic geological landscape dominated by vibrant red sandstone landforms. Historically, it is where the ancient country Gaochang used to be. Visitors can see the majestic landforms and the historical exhibition of Gaochang. “Journey to the West”-themed statues can also be found here. The Flaming Mountain Scenic Area is divided into two parts: underground and above-ground. The underground part is a gallery-style exhibition hall. There are statues and written passages related to the ancient city of Gaochang. After passing through the underground scenic spot, visitors can go to the level above ground to see the beautiful, fiery red sandstones and cliffs.
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  • No.5
    󰺂7.3
    4.4/5
    813 Review
    "In the Grand Canyon of Dushanzi, the fresh air, the streams and the singing of birds together constitute a harmonious ecological picture. The spectacular scenery of Dushanzi Grand Canyon, let me deeply experience the magic and charm of nature, as if in this land, the power of nature is silently telling the story of history."
    Karamay
    >100km from Urumqi
    Highlights: Dushanzi Grand Canyon is located in Dushanzi District, Karamay City, Xinjiang, 28 kilometers south of the urban area, and there is a sidewalk to drive vehicles to it. The valley bottom of the scenic spot is 100-400 meters wide, the valley shoulder is 800-1000 meters wide, the height from the valley bottom to the valley shoulder can reach 200 meters, and the altitude is 1070 meters, which belongs to the canyon landform. After the river rushes out of the Tianshan Mountains, it cuts into the magical scenic canyon formed by the sloping plain to the southwest of Dushanzi. The terraces on both sides of the canyon can be clearly seen, which can be divided into at least 9 levels. In Dushanzi, the Kuitun River flows through the Dushanzi Grand Canyon. The canyon is nearly north-south. The ancient coins in the canyon are steep and steep. A typical view of the Grand Canyon. The alluvial gullies formed by the snow and rainwater flowing down from the Tianshan Mountains through the soil here carved out these strange landscapes on the valley walls. The canyon starts from the foot of the mountain and forms distinct layers of soil on the grassland. But the colors are mainly gray and black. There is a lot of snow in the canyon, but when passing through these soils, the water with sediment becomes very turbid.
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  • No.6
    󰺂7.2
    4.1/5
    1905 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 97 reviews
    "The difference to Urumqi, coincided with the grape festival, went to the grape ditch Turpan for a day, the scenic spot was very shocking, the first time in my life to see such a beautiful and spectacular grape string, a great experience"
    Turpan
    >100km from Urumqi
    Highlights: As a valley under the Flaming Mountain, Huoyan Grape Valley Resort is located at the northeast of Turpan. Grape Valley is a shady and cool oasis in the scorching Flaming Mountain area. It is also known for its grapes grown in the grape valley, making it one of the most famous scenic spots in Xinjiang. Scenic spots in the resort include the Effendi Garden and the Music and Art Hall of Wang Luobin. Here, visitors can enjoy hundreds of types of grapes, appreciate Uyghur singing and dancing, and experience the Uyghur dwellings.
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  • No.7
    󰺂7.2
    4.5/5
    3419 Review
    "Nalati Grassland is a grassland on the high mountain, also called the sky grassland, the scenery is beautiful, there is a helicopter to take, each person can spend 300 yuan to drive into the scenic spot, there are good herdsmen, selling their own yogurt, grilled lamb skewers, taste pure"
    Xinyuan
    >100km from Urumqi
    Highlights: The grassland in Nalati Scenic Area is a subalpine meadow plant area, one of the four largest grasslands in the world. It is located on the northern slope of Nalati Mountain and is a mid-mountain grassland on the ancient alluvial layer of the Tertiary Period. It consists of three parts: aerial grassland, river valley grassland and Nalati National Forest Park.From June to September every year, the Nalati Scenic Area is covered in lush green, with wild flowers blooming. The climate is suitable, and the river valleys, mountains, deep gorges and forests complement each other, making it a tourist destination.After June every year, large herds of livestock move in, entering the golden season of the grassland. Folk activities are often held here, where you can experience the Kazakh folk customs.
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  • No.8
    󰺂7.2
    4.6/5
    1723 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 20 reviews
    "From Urumqi, take the train and then transfer to the bus to the desert. This desert is relatively close to the city and easy to reach. I originally wanted to come with a day group, but later found that it was easy to come over. So I decided to travel freely, and the time and place I wanted to play can also be freely controlled. Buy tickets and eco-cars in advance. The desert is relatively large, and you can take the eco-car directly into the park to the innermost part of the desert. There are fewer people and it is very comfortable to play."
    Shanshan
    >100km from Urumqi
    Highlights: “Kumtag” means “Sand Mountain” in the Uyghur language. The Kumtag Desert is formed by the tempestuous winds from Tianshan's Qijiaojing Wind Gap and the Dabancheng Wind Gap. After a long journey, the sand that has been carried in the wind collides and deposits in the Kumtag area, forming a desert with various sand dunes. The Kumtag Desert has been developed into a scenic area integrating scientific research, investigation, exploration, sand sports and desert tourism. Looking south from the old town of Shanshan, the golden desert rolls endlessly into the horizon. For thousands of years, the desert and the oasis have coexisted like royal lovers.
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  • No.9
    󰺂6.9
    4.7/5
    906 Review
    "The environment is super good, the viewing platform is out, you can watch the sunset, and the suite is upgraded for free. The room is very clean and tidy, the service is in place, there is a feeling of living in the forest, the facilities in the hotel are also very complete, very satisfied with a living experience"
    Qitai
    >100km from Urumqi
    Highlights: Jiangbulak is in Kazakh, meaning the source of holy water. She has gathered the spirit of the Tianshan Mountains, and melted many beautiful legends here. The peaks corresponds to the water surface, and the dense forests match with white snow, presenting holy natural scenery. The beautiful Jiangbulak, especially the idyllic scenery attracts the attention of many tourists.
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  • No.10
    󰺂6.8
    4.5/5
    1030 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 223 reviews
    "Although it is artificial, it is very good to understand the local cultural customs, especially the Uighur girls. It is more substitutional. If you are too hot to stand in the ancient city of Jiaohe, you can listen well."
    Turpan
    >100km from Urumqi
    Highlights: Situated to the west of the city of Turpan, Yarkhoto (also called Jiaohe) is a city which flourished during the Southern and Northern Dynasties through to the Tang Dynasty. Later, due to years of war, the city was abandoned and became a ruin. It is a relatively complete urban relic. The ruins of Yarkhoto are divided into temples, houses, and government offices. All the structures are made with rammed earth. Today these ruins of once magnificent rammed earth buildings give Yarkhoto its sense of historicity. It is a good place for photography. There is no clear route to follow when visiting the Yarkhoto Ruins. Take a walk and take photos as you please.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do near Urumqi?
Some Best Things to Do near Urumqi include:Tianshan Tianchi (“Heavenly Mountain” and “Heavenly Lake”) National Park, Ghost City in Wuerhe, Bayanbulak Grassland, Flaming Mountains, Dushanzi Grand Canyon
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Urumqi?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Urumqi include:Tianshan Tianchi (“Heavenly Mountain” and “Heavenly Lake”) National Park:4.5, Ghost City in Wuerhe:4.3, Bayanbulak Grassland:4.5, Flaming Mountains:4.1, Dushanzi Grand Canyon:4.4
Where are Best Things to Do near Urumqi located?
The Best Things to Do near Urumqi are mainly located in:Tianshan Tianchi (“Heavenly Mountain” and “Heavenly Lake”) National Park:Fukang, Ghost City in Wuerhe:Karamay, Bayanbulak Grassland:Hejing, Flaming Mountains:Turpan, Dushanzi Grand Canyon:Karamay
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