14-Day New Year Trip to Urumqi, Northern Xinjiang, and Southern Xinjiang
by Velvet@Twilight*111
Jan 2, 2025
*🔥【3 Days & 2 Nights in Urumqi Hot Guide】Only $1200 per person to explore the "Heart of Asia"! Snow mountains + food + exotic vibes all included!🔥**
**📍Day1: Old Town Stroll + Foodie Adventure**
✅ **Grand Bazaar (Free)**:
🌆 The world's largest bazaar! Catch free ethnic dances at 3 PM, photograph the dome light show at night, and find dried fruits 30% cheaper on the second floor.
✅ **Xinjiang Museum (Free)**:
🏺 Book the "Loulan Beauty" mummy exhibit in advance, and don't miss the 10:30 AM city gate ceremony.
🍜 **Foodie Highlights**:
- "King of Baked Buns" in Lingguan Alley (3 RMB each, juicy inside).
- Nuriman's Fig Rice (fragrant rice soaked in lamb oil).
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**📍Day2: Snow Mountain Secrets + Instagram Spots**
✅ **Heavenly Lake (155 RMB ticket)**:
🏔️ Arrive before 8 AM to capture the reflection of Bogda Peak, and take a boat to the West Queen Mother Temple (summer only).
✅ **Red Hill Park (Free)**:
🌅 Climb to the top before sunset for a panoramic city view with snow-capped mountains, and catch the Silk Road-themed light show on Wednesday nights.
🏠 **Stay Overnight**: Nanshan Pasture yurt (200 RMB/night), enjoy Kazakh salty milk tea and dombra performances.
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**📍Day3: Grassland Fun + Creative Culture**
✅ **Nanshan Pasture (45 RMB ticket)**:
🐎 Ride horses through flower fields in summer (50 RMB/hour), or ski at unbeatable prices in winter.
✅ **Qifang Street Cultural Zone (Free)**:
🎨 Hunt for handmade wool felt at the Saturday market, and try making mulberry paper art (30 RMB/person).
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**💰 Money-Saving Tips**
▪️ **Transport**: Metro Line 1 connects major attractions, saving 70% compared to taxis.
▪️ **Food**: Hetian Second Street is 50% cheaper than the bazaar—try meatball soup and youtazi for just 15 RMB per person.
▪️ **Tickets**: Heavenly Lake offers half-price tickets in winter, and student discounts apply.
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