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We compared all 11 experiences in Urumqi so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★5.0 11 experiences from US$ 88 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

3-Day Urumqi, Heavenly Lake & Turpan Tour: Ancient Ruins
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Most booked
3-Day Urumqi, Heavenly Lake & Turpan Tour: Ancient RuinsThree-day tour from Urumqi to Heavenly Lake and Turpan with private transport and English-speaking guide. Trek alpine meadows.
9 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3d
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 533per person
Heavenly Lake of Tianshan from Urumqi: Private guide, no shops
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★Top rated
Heavenly Lake of Tianshan from Urumqi: Private guide, no shopsPrivate day tour from Urumqi to Heavenly Lake with English-speaking guide, private transport and hotel pickup: trek the lakeside walkway.
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 297per group
Turpan Private Day Trip: Bezklik Grottoes & Silk Road Ruins
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Best value
Turpan Private Day Trip: Bezklik Grottoes & Silk Road RuinsPrivate tour from Urumqi to Turpan's Buddhist grottoes and ancient ruins, with hotel pickup, lunch, and return transport on a 3-hour drive.
7 reviews
4.86★
Duration
12h–13h
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 269per person

Recommended (7)

Urumqi Private City Tour: Red Hill Park, Museum & Bazaar
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Travelers' pick
Urumqi Private City Tour: Red Hill Park, Museum & Bazaar
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
fromUS$ 192per group
Private Urumqi City Tour: Markets, Culture & Cuisine
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Private Urumqi City Tour: Markets, Culture & Cuisine
1 review
5.00★
Duration
8h–12h
fromUS$ 160per person
Urumqi Airport to Hotel Transfer: Private Pickup
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Urumqi Airport to Hotel Transfer: Private Pickup
1 review
5.00★
Duration
40m
fromUS$ 88per group
Northern Xinjiang 8-Day Private Tour: Lakes & Nature
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Northern Xinjiang 8-Day Private Tour: Lakes & Nature
Duration
8d
Every day
08:00
fromUS$ 498per person
Urumqi full-day tour: Heavenly Lake and Grand Bazaar
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Urumqi full-day tour: Heavenly Lake and Grand Bazaar
Duration
1h–1d
Every day
05:00
fromUS$ 424per person
8-day Xinjiang tour: Sayram Lake, Kazakh wedding
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8-day Xinjiang tour: Sayram Lake, Kazakh wedding
Duration
8d
fromUS$ 2,999per person
Nanshan & Erdaoqiao Bazaar Day Tour: Uyghur Show with Dinner
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Nanshan & Erdaoqiao Bazaar Day Tour: Uyghur Show with Dinner
Duration
12h
Every day
10:30
fromUS$ 189per person

More options (1)

Private Urumqi Day Tour: Silk Road Market & Desert Mummies
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Private Urumqi Day Tour: Silk Road Market & Desert MummiesPrivate full-day Urumqi tour with English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and lunch included.
Duration
1d
Tue–Sun
09:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 266per person

Urumqi at a glance ✓ 2026-11-04

  • Most booked: 3-Day Urumqi, Heavenly Lake & Turpan Tour: Ancient Ruins, US$ 533 (3d, 5.00★ · 9).
  • Top rated: Heavenly Lake of Tianshan from Urumqi: Private guide, no shops, US$ 297 (8h, 5.00★ · 6).
  • Best value: Turpan Private Day Trip: Bezklik Grottoes & Silk Road Ruins, US$ 269 (12h–13h, 4.86★ · 7).

Of the 11 experiences: 11 with free cancellation, 11 with instant confirmation, 11 with hotel pickup and 5 bookable last-minute.

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