Urumqi Travel Guide
Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, is the largest city in Western China and possibly the largest in Central Asia, with some excellent scenery in nearby Heavenly Lake and South Pasture. It also holds the record for the remotest major city in the world 2,500 km (1,400 mi) from the nearest sea.
It is a booming modern industrial city of approaching 3 million, its spectacular growth fueled by mining and oil revenues. Although located on the Silk Road, it has only really emerged in the last 200 years. However, Xinjiang is rich in history, and the greatest collection of its artifacts can be found in XInjiang Museum.
Urumqi is a great base for discovering Xinjiang, the eastern frontier of Central Asia. Xinjiang has a tragic and interesting history, going through lots of changes of rule since the time of the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD).
Xinjiang has large and very high mountain ranges, the Silk Road city of Kashgar which retains the atmosphere of its major trading post days, and arid Turpan, the lowest land in China, with its ancient ruins and irrigation system, and grape production. Turpan is only about two hours from Urumqi. more about Urumqi »
- Chinese Name: 乌鲁木齐
- Chinese Pinyin: wū lǔ mù qí
- English Name: Urumqi
- Location: Northwest China
- Latitude: 43° 77′ N
- Longitude : 87° 68' E
- Area: 14,000 sq. km. (5,450 sq. mi.)
- Time Zone : (UTC+8)
- Area Code: 0991
- Population: 2.33 million
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Mt Nan Pastures and Terai Camp
Summary It is a large natural area and pasture region with many streams and a waterfall on Nan Shan in the Kelawucheng Mountain range about two hours south of Urumqi. Overview If you like nature and ethnic culture, the South Pasture on Nan Shan in the Kelawucheng Mountain range has both. It is a mountain r... more about Mt Nan Pastures and Terai Camp
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Hi Shah, thank you for you inquiry. The average temperature of Urumqi in January is -8~-18℃ and it's snowy some times. If you would like us to arrange a Urumqi tour for you, please don't hesitate to contact me at nora@chinahighlights.com. Nice day!
What kind of specific information are you looking for? Can you explain your questions in a specific way?
Dear Junaidi,
Based on the information from the weather forecast bureau, the temperature is about 5°C-15°C, it's cool but it won't be snowy. In general, it will be snow in the middle of November.
Dear Frenchie,
It's about 3900 km between Shanghai and Urumqi. You can take a flight to Urumqi directly. It takes about 5 hours and the full price is about US$648 excluding the tax and service fee. In general, you can get a discount. If you would like to book the flight ticket, you can submit your inquiry on our website. Please click here: http://www.chinahighlights.com/china-flights/flight-list.asp?QueryID=4004549&fcook=2011060110384331&star=sha&dest=urc&rDate=2011-6-15
Hi Jeff,
The Butterfly Valley is famous because kinds of butterflies dance in the Valley in June. It gets much colder in October (usually it snows at the end of October in Urumqi), I have to say that the views in the Valley are not that attractive by that time. If your schedule already includes a visit to the Museum, the Tianchi /Heavenly Lake or the local markets, I have to say that we don't have more options for the day for the moment.
Candy
candy@chinahighlights.net
Hi AHMEDBHATY
Yes, it is. As most the local Uighurs are Muslim, there is Halal food offer in Urumqi, especially mutton/beef. We could arrange you to Muslim restaurant in Urumqi.
William Huo
Travel Advisor
OH, maybe you can find some on our websites about Urumqi
There are several truck tyre companies in Urumqi. Here are two of them:
1. Xinli Truck Tyre Company 新力轮胎有限公司
Address: Group 1, Fengtian Village, Beizhan Road (北站路丰田村2队)
Tel: 0991-3871 805
2. Sen’gang Truck Tyre Company 森岗轮胎有限公司
Address: 50 Ale Tai Road (阿勒泰路50号)
Tel: 0991-3832 837
Hi Khan, the average price for hostel in China is about US$40 per night per room. It's difficult to find a hotel that only cost US$10 per night. I am not sure if the hotel only cost US$10 has the license to accept international tourists.
Dear Lumbini,
We haven't got the details from the weather forecast bureau. Based on the former data, the temperature is about 18-30°C. It is hot in the day and it's cool at night. You can take the shirts and T-shirt. You can check the new information on this website before you leave for urumqi. Please click here:http://www.weather.com.cn/en/weather/101130101.shtml
If you have not book a tour, you can check the tour package on our website. We specialize in designing a tailor-made China tour. We can arrange an itinerary based on your need. Please feel free to let me know your enquiry. My e-mail address is lussie@chinahighlights.com
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- Xinjiang Travel Advice Jul. 7, 2009
- Kanas Airport temporarily closed Aug. 20, 2007
- Direct Train to Connect Urumqi and Dunhuang Apr. 4, 2007
