3-Day Urumqi Itinerary

Experience the magical charm of Urumqi in just three days:

🎈Preparation
• Documents: Bring valid IDs like your ID card for security checks and ticket purchases at attractions.
• Clothing: Urumqi has significant day-night temperature differences. In summer, pack short sleeves for daytime but long sleeves/thin sweaters for mornings/evenings. Spring/autumn require thick coats and scarves. Winter demands down jackets, thick sweaters, thermal pants, and snow boots.
• Other items: Prepare sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, moisturizers, and common medicines.

❤️Attraction Schedule
Day 1: Urban Culture
Morning: Visit Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum to see treasures like the Han Dynasty "Five Stars Out of the East Benefiting China" brocade armguard, and exhibits like the "Loulan Beauty" and "Princess of Xiaohe" mummies.
Noon: Taste specialties at Lingguanxiang Food Street - Abula's naan, Mijiti's baked buns, Zhengfei yogurt.
Afternoon: Explore Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, a microcosm of local commerce/culture. Climb the Silk Road Tower (¥35) for panoramic views, and watch the 6:30 PM "Silk Road: Millennium Impression" show.
Evening: Enjoy whole roasted lamb, naan, and hand-grabbed mutton at the bazaar's food street, then admire its night views.

Day 2: Natural Wonders
Morning: Visit Heavenly Lake in Tianshan Mountains. Take shuttle buses to lakeside, walk to "Dinghai Shenzhen" ancient tree, then take Mayashan cable car (¥220) for aerial views.
Noon: Try local dishes like stewed lamb and big plate chicken at nearby restaurants.
Afternoon: Experience horseback riding (¥80/hour), wear Kazakh costumes for photos, and observe nomadic migrations at Nanshan Pasture.
Evening: Return downtown to sample baked buns, cold skin noodles, and Xinjiang mixed noodles at Hetian Second Street.

Day 3: Leisure & History
Morning: Climb Hongshan Park's pagoda for city views, enjoy "Red Mountain Sunset," and try the thrilling glass walkway.
Noon: Lunch at nearby Youhao business district with grilled lamb chops and honey kvass.
Afternoon: Visit Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park's Akhal-Teke horse base for equestrian shows (12:30/5:30 PM), petrified wood, and meteorite exhibits.
Evening: Explore Wuyi Starlight Night Market for Nurjiang's red willow kebabs, pomegranate juice, and yogurt rice dumplings.

🎪Accommodation
Options: Ji Hotel (North Gate), Orange Crystal Hotel, Atour Hotel (Bazaar branch), Zelan Hotel, Nanshan Pasture B&Bs, or Xianlai Town inns.

🚗Transport
Airport: Take airport shuttle (¥25) to Hongshan Station or taxi (~¥80).
City travel: Metro Line 1 connects major sites; BRT buses are convenient. Charter cars (¥400-500/day) recommended for Nanshan/Heavenly Lake trips.