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Updated Sep 2024
- 8.44.5/58952 ReviewFrom1324.93
based on 91 reviews"Tianshan Tianchi is a unique Xinjiang geographical indication landscape, with natural original ecological environment and characteristics, strange pine strange stone cloud sea hot spring snow mountain Tianchi. colorful, vast, great. Very cool"Fukang41.5km from UrumqiHighlights: Tianshan Tianchi, also known as Tianchi National Geopark, was called "Yaochi" in ancient times. It is located in Fukang City, Changji Prefecture, on the north side of Bogda Peak, about 110 kilometers away from Urumqi City. It is a famous tourist destination in Xinjiang.In ancient Chinese mythology, Tianchi is also the place where the Queen Mother of the West bathed.The lake surface of Tianchi Lake is 1910 meters above sea level and 105 meters deep. The lake reflects the Bogda Peak and is surrounded by spruce trees. The scenery is like a fairyland. The Attraction includes natural landscapes such as alpine lakes, wetland meadows, and forest canyons. In 2013, the Attraction was also rated as a national geological park by the state. When visiting Tianchi Lake, don't just visit the lakeside, you will miss many surprising sub-attractions.Recommended hiking routes: Lakeside Pier-Haixi Beach, Lakeside Pier-East Xiaotianchi (Feilongtan)There are three water surfaces in the Tianchi Attraction. In addition to the main lake, there are two more water surfaces on the east and west sides. The east side is the "Eastern Small Tianchi", also known as the Black Dragon Pond, located 500 meters east of the Tianchi. Below the pond is a hundred-meter cliff, with a waterfall cascading down like a long rainbow. The scenic spot is named "Hanging Spring Yaohong".On the west side is the "West Small Tianchi", also known as the Yunu Pond, located about two kilometers northwest of Tianchi. Because the pond is shaped like a full moon and surrounded by tower pines, when the moon is bright in the sky, the shadow sinks into the wall, so it is named "Longtan Biyue". There is also a waterfall hanging on the side of the pond, which is tens of meters high. The water flows like the Milky Way falling to the ground, and the scene is called "Jade Belt and Silver Curtain". There is a Wentao Pavilion on the pond, and it is a special experience to watch the waterfall in the pavilion. There are plank roads connecting the various scenic spots in the Attraction, which can be reached on foot.On the east bank of Tianchi Lake, there is the Temple of Queen Mother of the West, which was first built in the Yuan Dynasty. The current building is a reconstruction on the original temple site in 1999. It enshrines the Queen Mother of the West, so it is also called the "Niangniang Temple". You can walk along the plank road around the lake to get there (about 2 hours), or take a Cruise. The view of Tianchi Lake is very good.You need to take a shuttle bus and cable car to Maya Mountain. The cliffs are steep and the stone peaks are in a row. From a distance, it looks like a row of horse teeth, and when you look up, it looks like a row of horse teeth. The rocks are so strange and the rocks are so beautiful that it makes you dizzy. The landscape of Maya Mountain is caused by rock weathering. The top of Maya Mountain is relatively flat, with lush grasslands covered with butter grass and colorful flowers in full bloom in summer. Standing here and looking around, you can see the Tianchi Lake in the north, the Bogda Peak in the east and the snow-capped mountains and clouds in the south, and the Shetianbian of Urumqi in the west.Show Less - 6.94.6/51052 ReviewFrom552.06based on 223 reviews"Pay attention to sun protection, there is almost no sunshade place, the scenic spot is really big, it is recommended to do a good time planning, the interval car travel time is relatively long. It is about 16 kilometers away from Turpan City, the scenic spot is not big, and the parking lot is free. I feel nothing interesting. Go to the mountain behind the scenic spot to see the grape thousand cool house to see the house of the mountain is still quite shocking. Those who are interested in ancient buildings can enter and see, the tickets are not expensive."Turpan>100km from UrumqiHighlights: 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.Show Less
- 6.44.4/5368 ReviewFrom315.46"There is a Kanerjing project model on the ground to understand the wisdom of the working people more intuitively. Although the scenic spot is not big, it is worth a visit. The scenic spots in Turpan are very close and very convenient."Turpan>100km from UrumqiHighlights: On the vast Gobi oasis, you can see many raised sand hills, arranged in an orderly manner and extending to the south. They are the vertical wells of the Karez, and below them are the Karez underground channels. The Karez is composed of four parts: vertical wells, underground channels, open channels, and flood dams. The Karez is an ancient water conservancy project that uses local geographical, hydrogeological and topographical conditions to bring groundwater to the surface without any power.Show Less
- 6.74.2/5973 ReviewFrom236.6"The first time I came to Xinjiang to visit Kanerjing, I heard the story of Kanerjing a long time ago. This time I can see with my own eyes that the history of Kanerjing originates, and I also saw that Xinjiang, the people are hardworking and intelligent."Turpan>100km from UrumqiHighlights: A long time ago, Ali, the village chief, led the villagers through untold hardships and finally dug the first karez in the village. A grand celebration was held on the day of the opening of the well. Ali invited many guests from afar, entertained them with passionate singing and dancing, delicious snacks, and abundant fruits, and invited the guests to visit the karez, the fountain of life that had just been opened, hoping that everyone could spread the spirit of unity, cooperation, and self-improvement demonstrated by the karez.1. Park entrance: You can dress up as a guest invited by Village Chief Ali, receive the lucky bag and then travel through the gate of time and space to enter the park.2. Welcome Square: You can say hello to the village chief Ali and stop to enjoy the wonderful songs and dances he brings to everyone.3. Well End Logging Dam: When he was young, Village Chief Ali was digging a karez diligently, accompanied by his beautiful wife. Your conversation with Village Chief Ali across time and space made him very excited.4. Celebration Square: With the live accompaniment of the band, you will dance Nazikum with a group of young villagers and meet the "fake village chief" who failed in the election, which will make you feel the humor of Turpan.5. Museum: The village chief gathered together the tools used to dig the karez and built a karez museum. Villagers holding different digging tools will show you how to use these tools and introduce the interesting things that happened when the village chief led the villagers to dig the karez.6. Small bridge over the open channel: On a small bridge over the open channel of the Karez, you meet the little daughter of the village chief Ali. She tilts the pottery jar to clean your hands with the pure spring of life, and you are deeply moved by her beautiful and pure smile.7. Praying at Longkou: After passing through open channels, underground channels and vertical shafts, you arrive at the Longkou area of the Karez. An aunt holds a pottery bowl and uses the fountain of life to bless you. You feel the majesty of the sacred Tianshan Mountains.8. Art Gallery: You climb the stairs from Longkou to the art gallery on the ground, where villagers are demonstrating handicrafts, playing traditional instruments, and singing and dancing. If you are proactive, you may be rewarded with ancient coins from the villagers.9. Happy Bazaar: After taking photos and checking in at the drying room full of grapes of various colors, you enter the lively bazaar. Shop assistants sing and sell their goods, handsome men and beautiful women wander the streets of the market, villagers perform flash mobs in the crowd, wandering musicians play while strolling, and village chief Ali gives a passionate speech. You integrate into that era and that scene. You interact with many NPCs such as shop assistants, villagers, and musicians, exchange items with ancient coins, enjoy discounts, or draw blind boxes, taste food, buy goods, sing and dance, take photos, check in, etc., and then you step under the cool grape racks, leisurely drink tea, chat, and taste fruits.10. Treasure Room: After visiting the bazaar, you can enter the private treasure room of Village Chief Ali, which is rarely opened. You can see the various precious collections of the village chief over the years and participate in the small treasure auctions held by the village chief. You may be lucky enough to find treasures, or you may also receive gifts from the village chief.11. You passed by Anaerhan's home and left reluctantly, without having time to say goodbye to the village chief Ali. But perhaps you still want to stay for a night and enjoy a unique and delicious barbecue at Anaerhan's home.Show Less
- 7.24.1/51993 Review
based on 97 reviews"The public scenery feels like changing a village into a scenic spot. There are many ethnic minority residents living in the local area, and the atmosphere of life is very strong. Overall, it is very in line with the name of the grape ditch. There are many grape vines on the grape rack, full of a string of grapes, and many grapes. "Surroundings" - raisins, grape juice, etc.... The yard of the residents in Frog Lane can be visited for free. Project recommendation The scenic spot is really big, it is recommended to make a time plan, the interval car travel time is relatively long, and parking will be at four visiting sites during the period."Turpan>100km from UrumqiHighlights: 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.Show Less - 6.24.7/5239 ReviewFree
based on 108 reviews"What kind of bicycles are you free to go in and see history, cultural relics, red revolution, earth evolution, mineral stones. Mainly look at the dry bodies, there are seven or eight, the Urumqi Museum can not be about to get here. There are not many people, parking can be in the yard, go out to scan the code for 10 pieces."Turpan>100km from UrumqiHighlights: Turpan Museum is the second largest museum in Xinjiang. It houses more than 5,000 exquisite cultural relics unearthed in Turpan from the Paleolithic Age to the modern times. It is a miniature encyclopedia for understanding the social, political, military, economic and cultural life of Turpan throughout the ages. The museum has a unique design style, simple and solemn, highlighting the local ethnic characteristics and historical vicissitudes of the Western Regions. The entire exhibition hall is divided into three parts: the exhibition hall of unearthed cultural relics, the exhibition hall of ancient corpses and the exhibition hall of giant rhinoceros fossils. Among them, the exhibition hall of ancient corpses unearthed in Turpan is the most mysterious and attractive exhibition hall. The 11 mummies exhibited here are ancient corpses from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period to the Qing Dynasty, mainly from the Astana-Kharakhoja Tomb Group, the Subashi Ancient Tomb Group, the Yanghai Ancient Tomb Group, etc. The giant rhinoceros fossils in the exhibition hall of giant rhinoceros fossils are the treasures of the Turpan Museum. According to research, this is the only complete giant rhinoceros skeleton fossil unearthed in the world. The exhibition hall of unearthed cultural relics is divided into five cultural units: the Stone Age and the Gushi (Cheshi) period, Gaochang County, Gaochang Kingdom, Xizhou in the Tang Dynasty, and Uighur Gaochang, which collectively reflect the social and historical development process and civilization achievements of the Turpan area.Show Less - 6.94.7/51047 ReviewFrom339.12"The environment is beautiful, the scenery of Mailang and the grassland scenery is very spectacular, you can drive in by car, 100 yuan self-driving fee, there is a mysterious strange slope in the scenic area, you can experience the experience, there are some entertainment facilities, it is a very worth going to the scenic spot."Qitai>100km from UrumqiHighlights: 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.Show Less
- 7.44.1/51929 ReviewFrom315.46based on 191 reviews"After eating grapes, come and visit the Flame Mountain in the West Journey. The scenic spot is not big, but it is really super hot. It is estimated that it has to be 40 or 50 degrees. It is estimated that it is about to have heatstroke. It is recommended that you do a good job of sun protection and water replenishment. It is worthy of the name of "Flame Mountain"."Turpan>100km from UrumqiHighlights: 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.Show Less
- 6.24.3/5158 Review"Very primitive attraction, next to the Flame Mountain, it is said to be a village formed by the original tomb guards, very suitable for punching in and taking pictures. Rizhao is very strong, remember to wear sunscreen and wipe sunscreen."Shanshan>100km from UrumqiHighlights: Tuyugou Mazha Village is located in the South Valley of the Tuyugou Grand Canyon. It is a traditional village. Tuyugou Mazha Village belongs to the climate zone south of the Flame Mountain. It is an ancient historical and cultural village with cultural and natural landscapes, Buddhist culture and Western culture. It has a history of more than 2,600 years and is a typical village pattern reflecting the cultural background of eastern Xinjiang. Representative, showing the traditional features of "ancient villages, ancient dwellings, ancient alleys, and ancient trees". When the weather is hot, the villagers sleep on the roof of their homes, following the habit of their ancestors. After nightfall, the stars in the sky here are shining, and you can clearly see the Milky Way, like thousands of diamonds all over the sky. From time to time there are meteors across the sky, just like a scene in a cartoon.Show Less
- 7.34.4/5721 ReviewFrom236.6"It is worth going to the place, the canyon is majestic, very shocking, there are many scenic spots, glass bridges, step-by-step shock, zipline and other projects, let you challenge yourself and experience the excitement of the high altitude. There are restaurants in the scenic area, which are convenient for eating and the price is not too outrageous."Karamay>100km from UrumqiHighlights: 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.Show Less
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FAQ
What are some Best Things to Do near Urumqi?
Some Best Things to Do near Urumqi include:Tianshan Tianchi, The Ancient City of Jiaohe, Turpan Karez Paradise, Turpan Karez Museum of Folklore, Grape Valley In Turpain
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Urumqi?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Urumqi include:Tianshan Tianchi:4.5, The Ancient City of Jiaohe:4.6, Turpan Karez Paradise:4.4, Turpan Karez Museum of Folklore:4.2, Grape Valley In Turpain:4.1
Where are Best Things to Do near Urumqi located?
The Best Things to Do near Urumqi are mainly located in:Tianshan Tianchi:Fukang, The Ancient City of Jiaohe:Turpan, Turpan Karez Paradise:Turpan, Turpan Karez Museum of Folklore:Turpan, Grape Valley In Turpain:Turpan
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