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Trip.Best Popular Best Things to Do Near Yanqi [2024]

Updated Jun 2024
  • No.1
    󰺂8.4
    4.5/5
    8820 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 91 reviews
    "Tianshan Tianchi is a famous old scenic spot, is a must-see place to come to Urumqi! This day trip through train is particularly convenient. You don't need to get up early in the morning to pick up the hotel. You can go directly to Tianchi to avoid the trouble of queuing up to take the scenic shuttle bus. Especially the tour guide Wang service is very good, the explanation is also great, a pleasant trip!"
    Fukang
    >100km from Yanqi
    Highlights: Tianshan Tianchi is a quintessential attraction in Xinjiang. The park is located within Fukang, Changji Prefecture, about 110 kilometers from the Xinjiang capital of Ürümqi. Tourists from many other places who visit the park set out from Ürümqi. The surface of Tianchi Lake reflects the cloud-wreathed Bogda Peak. From mid-November until late March, the scenic area holds the “Tianshan Tianchi Ice and Snow Festival.” During this time, guests can go to nearby ski slopes to enjoy skiing and other ice- and snow-related activities.
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  • No.2
    󰺂7.8
    4.7/5
    1453 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 250 reviews
    "The narrator explained very well, like taking a history class, stringing all the western regions of history, making people have a comprehensive understanding of Xinjiang history, the narrator is the key to the revitalization of the museum history. Praise!"
    Urumqi.Youhao Road Commercial Zone
    >100km from Yanqi
    Highlights: The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum generally is situated on Northwest Road in Urumqi, and is a gathering and logical research focus in Xinjiang. The presence of the Uighur building style, the gallery truly is likewise designed with ethnic attributes, which essentially is very critical. The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum for the most part has gathered verifiable relics, ethnic relics, entirely progressive social relics and fundamentally numerous genuinely different things. It demonstrates the historical backdrop of Xinjiang and the people traditions of different ethnic gatherings, and in addition uncommon household presentations especially, for example, the Dead especially Dead Museum.
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  • No.3
    󰺂7.6
    4.4/5
    2300 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 190 reviews
    "Xinjiang International Bazaar is a must-check-in place for foreign tourists to Urumqi. In fact, it is all a small shop for tourist products. When you go to weekends and holidays, there are Xinjiang ethnic singing and dancing performances. In short, it is a lively one."
    Urumqi.International Grand Bazaar
    >100km from Yanqi
    Highlights: The Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Ürümqi’s Tianshan District is a favorite destination for visitors of Ürümqi. “Bazaar” is the Persian word for “marketplace”. The architectural style of the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar has a distinctive Islamic design, yet it combines culture, shopping and entertainment. There are many shops selling goods full of distinctive characteristics of the local ethnic population. Visitors can buy all sorts of local Xinjiang specialties such as raisins, dried apricots and essential oils. This is also a one-stop shop for all kinds of Xinjiang delicacies. You can taste nearly every kind of Xinijang fruit, rice pilaf, lamb and more.
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  • No.4
    󰺂7.5
    4.5/5
    1231 Review
    "I saw the place where Feichi came to punch in his life. I didn’t see the nine suns I was thinking about. It is said that only about October can I see it every year. Swan Lake is a pit. You don’t need to go down at this point. Just go to the terminal to watch the sunset."
    Hejing
    >100km from Yanqi
    Highlights: Bayanbulak Grassland has a flat landscape and abundant aquatic plants. It is a typical grassland and an ideal pasture at the south side of Tianshan Mountain. Every summer, Bayanbulak Grassland is covered with overlapping green grass, along with a host of lakes and wetlands. Cows and goats are herded here, creating a pastoral scene. The well-known Swan Lake is at the southeast part of the grassland. Kongnaiz Forest Area in the grassland is an ideal summer resort, with picturesque landscape and brilliant folk customs.
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  • No.5
    󰺂7.4
    4.6/5
    1631 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 12 reviews
    "Easy to use for ticket purchase. The scenery is good, the length of time is the individual, the photo is good-looking, there is a camel 🐫 riding, we did not ride, went in for a while and returned, did not use too much time, because we have to take the Duku Highway."
    Kuqa
    >100km from Yanqi
    Highlights: The Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountains is also known as the Keziliya Grand Canyon, located in the northern part of Kuche County in Akesu, Xinjiang. The word Keziliya means "red cliffs" in Uyghur and comes from the Grand Canyon's huge reddish-brown mountains. The reddish-brown mountains of the Mysterious Grand Canyon of the Tianshan Mountains lurch upward into the sky with great momentum, like a cluster of burning flames in the sunlight.
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  • No.6
    󰺂7.4
    4.2/5
    1133 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 7 reviews
    "Only open to Zhaobi Mountain before April 30, and half of them are not open. You have to wait until May Day. The scenery and weather have a lot to do. There is no sun, the woods and water are gray, and there is snow on the roadside and on the mountain when you go."
    Urumqi County
    >100km from Yanqi
    Highlights: Located approximately 50 kilometers from Xinjiang’s capital, Ürümqi, the Tianshan Grand Canyon boasts snowy mountains, verdant forests, clear lakes, and vast grasslands. The scenery is fresh and natural, and Ürümqi’s local residents love to come here in the summertime. The scenic area is expansive, and guests can explore it riding electric tour cars. You can also see many yurts belonging to Kazakh herders in the canyon, giving it a unique local flavor.
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  • No.7
    󰺂7.4
    4.1/5
    1942 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 191 reviews
    "Flame Mountain is basically to take pictures and leave. The reason why I chose to go is because of a feeling of travel west. The online netizens commented correctly. If you don't go, you want to see it. Go there and never go again next time."
    Turpan
    >100km from Yanqi
    Highlights: The Flaming Mountains is part of the Turpan area of Xinjiang. It is located next to Huogao Expressway, on the east side of Turpan City. It is a scenic geological landscape dominated by vibrant red sandstone landforms. Historically, it is where the ancient country Gaochang used to be. Visitors can see the majestic landforms and the historical exhibition of Gaochang. “Journey to the West”-themed statues can also be found here. The Flaming Mountain Scenic Area is divided into two parts: underground and above-ground. The underground part is a gallery-style exhibition hall. There are statues and written passages related to the ancient city of Gaochang. After passing through the underground scenic spot, visitors can go to the level above ground to see the beautiful, fiery red sandstones and cliffs.
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  • No.8
    󰺂7.3
    4.4/5
    807 Review
    "In the Grand Canyon of Dushanzi, the fresh air, the streams and the singing of birds together constitute a harmonious ecological picture. The spectacular scenery of Dushanzi Grand Canyon, let me deeply experience the magic and charm of nature, as if in this land, the power of nature is silently telling the story of history."
    Karamay
    >100km from Yanqi
    Highlights: Dushanzi Grand Canyon is located in Dushanzi District, Karamay City, Xinjiang, 28 kilometers south of the urban area, and there is a sidewalk to drive vehicles to it. The valley bottom of the scenic spot is 100-400 meters wide, the valley shoulder is 800-1000 meters wide, the height from the valley bottom to the valley shoulder can reach 200 meters, and the altitude is 1070 meters, which belongs to the canyon landform. After the river rushes out of the Tianshan Mountains, it cuts into the magical scenic canyon formed by the sloping plain to the southwest of Dushanzi. The terraces on both sides of the canyon can be clearly seen, which can be divided into at least 9 levels. In Dushanzi, the Kuitun River flows through the Dushanzi Grand Canyon. The canyon is nearly north-south. The ancient coins in the canyon are steep and steep. A typical view of the Grand Canyon. The alluvial gullies formed by the snow and rainwater flowing down from the Tianshan Mountains through the soil here carved out these strange landscapes on the valley walls. The canyon starts from the foot of the mountain and forms distinct layers of soil on the grassland. But the colors are mainly gray and black. There is a lot of snow in the canyon, but when passing through these soils, the water with sediment becomes very turbid.
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  • No.9
    󰺂7.2
    4.1/5
    1900 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 97 reviews
    "The difference to Urumqi, coincided with the grape festival, went to the grape ditch Turpan for a day, the scenic spot was very shocking, the first time in my life to see such a beautiful and spectacular grape string, a great experience"
    Turpan
    >100km from Yanqi
    Highlights: As a valley under the Flaming Mountain, Huoyan Grape Valley Resort is located at the northeast of Turpan. Grape Valley is a shady and cool oasis in the scorching Flaming Mountain area. It is also known for its grapes grown in the grape valley, making it one of the most famous scenic spots in Xinjiang. Scenic spots in the resort include the Effendi Garden and the Music and Art Hall of Wang Luobin. Here, visitors can enjoy hundreds of types of grapes, appreciate Uyghur singing and dancing, and experience the Uyghur dwellings.
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  • No.10
    󰺂7.2
    4.5/5
    3419 Review
    "Nalati Grassland is a grassland on the high mountain, also called the sky grassland, the scenery is beautiful, there is a helicopter to take, each person can spend 300 yuan to drive into the scenic spot, there are good herdsmen, selling their own yogurt, grilled lamb skewers, taste pure"
    Xinyuan
    >100km from Yanqi
    Highlights: The grassland in Nalati Scenic Area is a subalpine meadow plant area, one of the four largest grasslands in the world. It is located on the northern slope of Nalati Mountain and is a mid-mountain grassland on the ancient alluvial layer of the Tertiary Period. It consists of three parts: aerial grassland, river valley grassland and Nalati National Forest Park.From June to September every year, the Nalati Scenic Area is covered in lush green, with wild flowers blooming. The climate is suitable, and the river valleys, mountains, deep gorges and forests complement each other, making it a tourist destination.After June every year, large herds of livestock move in, entering the golden season of the grassland. Folk activities are often held here, where you can experience the Kazakh folk customs.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do near Yanqi?
Some Best Things to Do near Yanqi include:Tianshan Tianchi (“Heavenly Mountain” and “Heavenly Lake”) National Park, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum, Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, Bayanbulak Grassland, The Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountains
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Yanqi?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Yanqi include:Tianshan Tianchi (“Heavenly Mountain” and “Heavenly Lake”) National Park:4.5, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum:4.7, Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar:4.4, Bayanbulak Grassland:4.5, The Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountains:4.6
Where are Best Things to Do near Yanqi located?
The Best Things to Do near Yanqi are mainly located in:Tianshan Tianchi (“Heavenly Mountain” and “Heavenly Lake”) National Park:Fukang, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum:Urumqi, Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar:Urumqi, Bayanbulak Grassland:Hejing, The Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountains:Kuqa
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