Benefiting from the special human culture and geographical resources, Xinjiang enchants an increasing number of people to visit with its pearl-like sites in Urumqi, Turpan, Kashgar, Kanas, Ili… Words are too pale to describe the unparalleled beauty of Xinjiang.
Among these, the visit to Urumqi won’t be complete without the gorgeous Heavenly Lake of Tianshan Mountain. This Urumqi day tour, with an excellent English-speaking tour guide, an experienced driver, and entrance tickets, will bring you a true adventure of mountain-lake scenery as well as local culture and cuisine.
Travel destination: Urumqi
Suitable for: History Explorers, Natural Lovers
Tour type: Private
So happy to have you on our one-day Urumqi tour! Upon your arrival, your private tour guide and driver will pick you up and drive you for about 1.5 hours to the amazing Heavenly Lake of Tianshan Mountains.
Also known as Tianchi Lake, Heavenly Lake is a stunning alpine lake situated at an elevation of 1,910 meters (6,266 feet) above sea level. You can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding snow-covered mountains and the lake from various viewpoints around the lake. Or rent a boat to explore the crystal-clear waters of the lake. (optional, at your own expense)
Afterward, we will drive back to Urumqi city center to visit Xinjiang Regional Museum.
This is the only provincial-level comprehensive geological museum in Xinjiang, with a rich collection of precious textiles, mummies, and documents. The museum combines the Uyghur style with modern design and uses modern methods to fully restore the ancient Western Regions. It is an excellent window for understanding the history and culture of Xinjiang.
In the evening, you can stroll the Xinjiang International Bazaar on your own. Aka Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar, it is the world’s largest bazaar, where you can admire strong Islamic architecture and explore various ethnic products from jewelry and handicrafts to local specialties and musical instruments.
At the end of the one-day tour in Urumqi, you will be dropped off at Urumqi airport/train station/downtown hotel.
History & Culture
Welcome to this exciting Urumqi day tour. Upon arrival at Urumqi airport/train station, the English-speaking Urumqi tour guide and the driver will pick you up from the exit gate.
Nature & Scenery
Welcome to this one-day Urumqi tour! Upon your arrival at Urumqi airport/train station, the English-speaking tour guide and driver will pick you up from the exit gate by holding a…
History & Culture
Your English-speaking tour guide and a driver will pick you up from the downtown hotel and transfer you to Urumqi railway station for an hour's high-speed train to Turpan.
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