Discover Ürümqi – a city shaped by Silk Road history and the living culture of Xinjiang, including its Uyghur Muslim heritage. Ürümqi tours invite you to wander through the bustling Grand Bazaar, explore the city’s history at the Ürümqi Regional Museum, and visit the magnificent Tatar Mosque. Enhance your experience of Ürümqi with culinary discoveries: sample aromatic dapanji, laghman, and other local dishes, shop at the artisans workshops for colourful gifts, and enjoy spectacular cultural shows.
Beyond the city, discover majestic mountains, turquoise lakes, and vast desert landscapes. Ürümqi tours can be complemented by a trip to the picturesque Tianshan Tianchi Lake, the Nanshan Pastures, or the unusual Dabancheng salt lake.
Tour to Kumtagh Desert from Urumqi
The Kumtagh Desert is a section of the Taklamakan Desert in far western China. The name Kumtagh means “sand mountain” in Uyghur, and the desert covers 2,500 square kilometers (965 square miles).
Urumqi, Flaming Mountains, Turpan, Kumtagh Desert
Details1 Day | Private | Spring, summer, autumn from US$ 170 per person
Tour to Heavenly Lake (Tianchi) from Urumqi
Heavenly Lake (Tianchi) is a clear blue lake located on the north side of the Bogda Shan Mountains in the Tian Shan range.
Heavenly Lake Geological Park, Grand Bazaar
Details1 Day | Private | Spring, summer, autumn from US$ 180 per person
7-day Silk Road Tour in Western China
Explore the highlights of Western China on a 7-day Silk Road tour through Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi and Kashgar. Discover ancient sites, desert landscapes, and vibrant local culture along one of history’s most important trade routes.
Dunhuang, Mogao Caves, Singing Sand Dunes, Turpan, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Flaming Mountains, Tuyuk Village, Urumqi, Hongshan Park, Kashgar
Details7 Days | Private | All year round from US$ 2,140 per person
