Why choose this Urumqi tour ?
Capture the highlights of Xinjiang’s capital, Urumqi, on this private full-day guided tour. See tattooed mummies salvaged from the desert at the Xinjiang Regional Museum, discover local food with an à la carte lunch, admire the Hongguang Shan Giant Buddha, and shop for souvenirs at Erdaoqiao Market.
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What makes All Inclusive Private Urumqi Day Tour including Erdaoqiao Market a unique experience ?
At 9:30am, your private tour guide will greet you at your central Urumqi hotel. Hop aboard your private, climate-controlled vehicle for the short journey to the Xinjiang Regional Museum (Qu Bowouguan).
Your private guide will show you around the museum, giving historical context and background. One highlight of the collection is the well-preserved tattooed mummies discovered in the desert nearby. Look out for the Beauty of Loulan, buried around 3,800 years ago near the town of Loulan in the Taklamakan Desert and first excavated in 1980. The hot, dry sands preserved her facial features remarkably well in her open coffin: and she is still beautiful today.
Discover Xinjiang cooking, a fascinating fusion of Turkish and Central Asian elements with Chinese techniques and ingredients. Your guide will help you navigate the à la carte menu and recommend dishes to suit your palate.
It’s a short ride to the Hongguang Shan Giant Buddha, which towers over downtown Urumqi at approximately 38.8 meters (128 feet) tall. Grab a few shots before you head to the Red Hill, a traditional Chinese-style pagoda standing on the top of the hill that is the symbol of the City.
Finally, recapture the magic of the old Silk Road with a stroll through Erdaoqiao Market, once a trading hub for merchandise from all over Central Asia. This makes a great place to shop for traditional Uighur souvenirs, and your guide can help you navigate the stalls.
As this is a private tour, the precise duration is up to you: most guests are back at their hotel by 5:30pm.
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- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Transport by private vehicle
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by SilkRoadTrips.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Urumqi.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
