Urumqi Transport

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Airplane

Urumqi is linked with most of the major cities throughout China via air. Daily connection to main tourist cities such as Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin are available. The airport also has several regional routes connecting the capital city with other tourist destinations within the region. There are flights to Korla, Kuqa, Aksu, Kashgar, Hotan, Yining. The airport is 20 km out of the city. Visitors can either take a shuttle bus from the entrance of the Red Hill Park or catch a taxi there.

Tip: CAAC ticket office: No 62 South Youhao Road, Tel: 0991-4514668

Railway

Urumqi Railway Station is at the southwest of town off the Urumqi-Turpan highway. There are direct trains to Beijing, Shanghai, Dunhuang, Lanzhou, Chongqing. Regional train services to Turpan, Hami, Korla, Kuqa, Aksu, Kashgar also exist.

Bus

Taxi is the most comfortable and convenient means to travel around the city. The flagfall is 6 yuan and around 1.5 yuan is added for every additional km.

Highway

Xinjiang has a comprehensive highway network with Urumqi as its center. The sprawling road network takes passengers to every corner of the region. Some remote area which are inaccessible via train and air can be reached by bus services. The city is served by several bus stations, each associated with a different destination city. Check with a local travel agent or hotel attendant to make sure you go to the right station for your destination.

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