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About this activity
Explore Ürümqi's natural and cultural highlights on this 12-hour private tour, combining alpine scenery in the Nanshan Mountains with a bustling Central Asian bazaar and an evening Uyghur performance dinner. Perfect for immersing yourself in Xinjiang's diverse landscapes and living traditions in a single day.
Nanshan is a wonderful place to view the beautiful Tianshan Mountains. Erdaoqiao International Bazaar is a well-known market in Urumqi to various souvenirs, dried fruits, carpets, and food etc. The Uyghur dancing and singing are also renown in China. This private day tour will let you visit Nanshan Baiyanggou (White Poplar Gully), wander around the bazaar, and view the performance with included dinner.
Itinerary
At 10:30am, you will be picked up from your centrally located Urumqi hotel, and take chartered vehicle to Baiyanggou in Nanshan. It is a wonderful place to view the Tianshan Mountains, waterfall, grassland, and yurts etc.
Then you will head to Erdaoqiao International Bazaar, where you can wander around to view all kinds of the things from central Asian counties. Then you will enjoy the Dancing and Singing Show with Dinner, which is a typical local performance by Uyghur girls and boys.
Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel where the tour concludes.
Highlights
- ✓Alpine meadows, waterfalls, and mountain vistas at Baiyanggou (White Poplar Gully) in Nanshan
- ✓Browse Central Asian crafts, dried fruits, carpets, and textiles at Erdaoqiao International Bazaar
- ✓Live Uyghur music and dance performance with traditional dinner included
- ✓Private vehicle and hotel pickup/drop-off for seamless logistics
- ✓Yurt settlements and Tianshan Mountain panoramas
Insider tips
- ★Erdaoqiao bazaar is largest in the afternoon and early evening; arrive early to explore without crowds and photograph golden light on the mountains.
- ★Bring layers even in summer—Nanshan can be significantly cooler than city level; comfortable walking shoes essential for bazaar exploration.
- ★The performance dinner features authentic regional cuisine; if you have dietary restrictions, confirm with your operator in advance.
Good to know
- •12-hour tour includes hotel pickup at 10:30 AM and return transport; confirm your hotel location when booking.
- •Nanshan involves moderate walking on uneven terrain; not suitable for those with serious mobility limitations.
- •Bring sunscreen, a hat, and water; bazaar shopping is self-directed within free time.
- •Performance and dinner timing may vary seasonally; tour concludes typically in the evening.
Who it's for
Culture and history enthusiasts seeking authentic Uyghur traditions and Central Asian heritageFood lovers curious about regional Xinjiang cuisine and international bazaar flavoursPhotographers and nature lovers wanting dramatic mountain and bazaar scenesFirst-time visitors to Ürümqi wanting a comprehensive day overview
Best time to visit
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer ideal weather for mountain scenery and comfortable bazaar exploration. Summer works well but can be hot in the city; winter is cold and may affect mountain accessibility.
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