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Urumqi Tianshan Grand Canyon
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Urumqi Tianshan Grand Canyon

乌鲁木齐天山大峡谷

Xinjiang, Urumqi·43.8476°N, 87.4530°E
Ticket Price
Peak season CNY 100, off-season CNY 60
Duration
3-4 hours

About Urumqi Tianshan Grand Canyon

A glacial valley in the Tianshan south of Urumqi, carved between red-rock peaks and spruce forest. A reservoir, alpine pasture and hiking trails make it a year-round escape with winter skiing.

Highlights

• Glacial valley in the Tianshan with the Tailan reservoir and spruce forest. • Red-rock peaks and alpine pasture. • Hiking, boating and skiing.

Suggested Route

Enter, visit the reservoir viewpoint, then a forest hike or boat, then the pasture loop; half-day.

Food & Lodging

Kazakh yurts serve lamb and dairy. Cabins/resorts inside.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, a shuttle, boat rental, partial wheelchair access and a cable car.
Travel Tips

Wear layers as mountain weather can change quickly. Photography is best in golden hour.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June-September

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

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Opening Hours

08:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00)

Getting There

S of Urumqi (Banfanggou); Urumqi Metro Line 1 to city then bus/tour; Urumqi Railway Station ~40 km; Diwopu Airport ~35 km.

Reservation

Ticket booking recommended via official platform/OTA; book ahead in peak season.

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100 (≈ $14), off-season CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
乌鲁木齐天山大峡谷

43.8476, 87.4530

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