City Tours are available if you only have couple of days for ancient cities like Kashgar, Turpan, Urumqi, Dunhuang, Xi’an etc.
This 1-day excursion journeys to the Geographical Center of Asia,a landmark site located just 40km from Urumqi.Marked by an 18-meter“A”-shaped tower symbolizing the continent,the center offers a unique blend of scientific significance and scenic beauty,nestled at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains.The short trip combines a visit to this symbolic monument with panoramic views of […]
This 1-day tour blends natural escape with cultural immersion,taking you from Urumqi to the lush Nanshan(South Mountain)region of the Tianshan range.Experience the alpine beauty of green valleys and waterfalls,visit a traditional Kazakh yurt for a taste of nomadic life,and return to the city for a dose of Silk Road history at the Xinjiang Museum and […]
This 1-day nature excursion takes you from Urumqi to the Tianshan Grand Canyon,a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Xinjiang’s first 5A-rated scenic area.Located just 45km from the city,the canyon offers a dramatic showcase of alpine landscapes—from snow-capped peaks and pristine forests to deep gorges and the rare Snow Lotus Forest.A half-day hike through this protected […]
This 1-day expedition ventures from Urumqi to the edge of the Kumtagh Desert—a stunning,reddish-hued extension of the Taklamakan,famed as the world’s closest desert to a city.The journey weaves natural wonders with ancient heritage:from the industrial grandeur of Dabancheng Wind Farm and the surreal Salt Lake to the fiery Flaming Mountains,culminating in a desert adventure of […]
The Tianshan Grand canyon is the first national 5A scenic area in Urumqi, is located in Urumqi county, 24 km away from Urban district, the scenic are is situated in the middle section of Tianshan mountain, one of the World Natural Heritage, with the total planning area of 1038km2 . It is ringed on three sides […]
South mountain is about 70 kilometers south of Urumqi city. It is part of Tianshan mountain and located south of Urumqi, so people call it Nanshan the south mountain, The Nanshan mountain is green and have beautiful valleys, waterfall and kazak Yurts, Kazak nomads live there for long time, you can visit Kazak Yurt and […]
The geographical center of the Asian continent is located in Yongfeng village of Urumqi county 35 km away from Urumqi city. The Sign tower is the core of the Asia geographical center, it is 18 meters high, is composed of four column, four sides are in “A” shape, means “Asia”. Because the Asia heart is […]
Urumqi is the spelling of ancient Jungar Mongolian language means “beautiful pastures”. It is the capital of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in northwest China, is the nearest city to The Asian continent geographical center. Lies in northern foot of the Tianshan mountain. is the political, traffic, economic, cultural, educational center of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Urumqi […]
Tuyuk ancient Village is maybe not your typical travel destination. If you are looking for something different and a unique experience, then it’s the right place for you! Located 60km east of Turpan city, it is an oasis village north of the Taklamakan desert. It is rich in well-maintained Uyghur culture, which attracts people from […]
The Kum Tag Desert covers an area of 2,500 square kilometers, is the nearest desert to a city in the world as it is only one kilometer away from the Piqan(Shanshan) county of Turpan. The “Kumtag” means sand mountain in Uyghur language, is located eastnorth of the Taklamakan desert, Like all deserts, the temperature in the […]
