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Trip.Best Popular Summer Outings Near Urumqi [2024]

Escape the heat and plunge into cooling waters at these fun, water-filled activities
Updated Jun 2024
  • 󰺂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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  • 󰺂6.5
    4.3/5
    362 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 15 reviews
    "Let's say that Xinjiang can also see the sea. And the quality is cheap. . Friends who are going to play, they must be optimistic about the weather, not hot or dry, the sea and sky are on the line, beautiful. . The beach is very dry and the sand is very hot. It's good to play. With the baby, remember to bring laundry, when you arrive, you must have fun."
    Bohu
    >100km from Urumqi
  • 󰺂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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  • 󰺂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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  • 󰺂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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  • 󰺂4.4
    4.8/5
    86 Review
    "Gongnaislin farm is located on the side of the main line of Hejing-Bayinbrook Road, 95 kilometers from Bayinbrook and more than 240 kilometers from Hejing. This area is surrounded by snow-ridge spruce, the Gongnais River is surging west, the distant mountains are Dai, the peaks are sudden, and the flowers and plants are Migu. In the Honggarik ditch, about 8 kilometers away from the forest farm, there are waterfalls splashing, springs flowing back and the scenery is charming. There is a guest house in the forest farm department for travelers to eat and stay. Gongnaiss Forest Farm is located on the northeast of Bayinbrook District Government. This is the original forest and is known as the "Snow Mountain Zoo"."
    Hejing
    >100km from Urumqi
    Highlights: Gongnaisi Forest Farm is located in Hejing County, Bayingoleng Prefecture, on the upper reaches of Gongnaisi River and on the side of the Hejing-Bayinbulak Highway. The altitude here is between 1,600 and 2,400 meters, the snow-capped mountains are reflected in the lakes, the mountains and plains are full of pine trees and wild flowers, and there are flocks of white sheep on the hills. It is a huge treasure house of animals and plants. , red deer, brown bears and other animals live in it, and precious medicinal materials such as snow lotus and fritillary are also produced. There are four distinct seasons in Gongnaisi, and the scenery in each season has distinctive characteristics. The spring is full of fresh green, the summer is full of flowers, the autumn frost hits the red leaves, and the winter is covered in silver. It is a good summer resort and tourist destination. In addition, Gongnaisi has the famous Arxian Hot Spring (36 kilometers away from the forest farm, no car, you can rent a horse from Gongnaisi), it is said that bathing there can play the purpose of healing and fitness. If you don't go to G218, you won't encounter such a beautiful place.
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  • 󰺂5.7
    4.7/5
    441 Review
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 10 reviews
    "Peacock open screen, green Pogobi, Saiwai Jiangnan picturesque is the Peacock River. The Peacock River, not called and also called Yinma River, its only source is from Bosten Lake, the water source is from the Kaidu River, legend is that because the East Han Banchao once drank horses here, so it is called Yinma River. It is the most beautiful scenery of Korla City, the summer river banks are shaded by trees, tourists are like weaving, the winter swans dance, along the river jade water like belt, a hundred steps, like a drifting belt through the city, is a good place for people to relax and take a walk, but also the "mother river" in the hearts of Korla City."
    Korla
    >100km from Urumqi
    Highlights: The Peacock River is also known as the Drinking Horse River. It is said that Banchao in the Eastern Han Dynasty once drank horses here, hence the name. The Kongque River is a rare non-tributary water system. Its only source comes from Bosten Lake. It overflows from the west of the lake and flows through Korla and Yuli counties. Peacock River is a poetic name, and it is extremely rare in Xinjiang to have a river running through the city like Korla. But for many years, the citizens of Korla have not enjoyed the beauty of the Peacock River. The Uyghur villagers living on both sides of the river call it "Cobbler River". The Peacock River originates from Bosten Lake and flows through the Tiemenguan Gorge through the city of Korla. It is the lifeblood of industry, agriculture and economy in Korla. The total length of the Kongque River is 785 kilometers. The river flows continuously throughout the year, with an annual runoff of 1.2 billion cubic meters and a stable flow throughout the year. The Peacock River Scenic Tourism Belt starts from the 314 National Road Peacock River Bridge and ends at the Sun Island in the countryside, with a total length of about 10 kilometers. At present, there are four parks planned (Botanical Garden, Peacock Park, Youth Park, Ethnic Customs Garden); five bridges (Lion Bridge, Lixiang Bridge, Jianshe Bridge, Sunflower Bridge, Jianguo Bridge); seven scenic spots (Diaoyu Garden, Lixiang Garden, Observation deck, Fengjian Square, Hundred Gardens, Peacock Square, Unity Garden). The Peacock River Scenic Tourism Belt has become a good place for the people of "Pear City" to relax and enjoy the cool air.
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  • 󰺂4.1
    4.2/5
    103 Review
    "Ok, take the children to play, the children are very happy, um, it is a good place to take the children to play in the summer, when the temperature is very high, the sun is drying the shoulders are peeling, but I don’t want to come out of the water Surfing, it’s fun"
    Changji
    35.8km from Urumqi
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FAQ

What are some Summer Outings near Urumqi?
Some Summer Outings near Urumqi include:Tianshan Tianchi (“Heavenly Mountain” and “Heavenly Lake”) National Park, Bositeng Lake, Grape Valley, Nalati Scenic Area, Jiangbulak
What are some highly-rated Summer Outings near Urumqi?
Some highly-rated Summer Outings near Urumqi include:Tianshan Tianchi (“Heavenly Mountain” and “Heavenly Lake”) National Park:4.5, Bositeng Lake:4.3, Grape Valley:4.1, Nalati Scenic Area:4.5, Jiangbulak:4.7
Where are Summer Outings near Urumqi located?
The Summer Outings near Urumqi are mainly located in:Tianshan Tianchi (“Heavenly Mountain” and “Heavenly Lake”) National Park:Fukang, Bositeng Lake:Bohu, Grape Valley:Turpan, Nalati Scenic Area:Xinyuan, Jiangbulak:Qitai
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