Nov 16, 2012
Ski resorts around Urumqi are set to open this month. Snow Lotus Mountain Golf and Ski Resort opens on November 17. Baiyun International Ski Resort opens on November 20. Tianshan Tianchi International Ski Resort opens on December 1. Silk Road International ...... Read More>>
Jul 17, 2012
The Bayinbuluke Grassland International Folk Art and Music Festival (巴音布鲁克(国际)草原民歌艺术节) will be held at the Bayinbuluke Grassland, July 28-31. Over 50 musicians from diverse ethnic groups will be performing. The traditional Mongolian activity, ...... Read More>>
Apr 25, 2014
The NW of China has been hit by some crazy weather recently, with sandstorms sweeping over Gansu province in the past few days. Now Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, is receiving its share of strange weather patterns with a freak snowfall on Wednesday. ... Read More>>
Oct 15, 2014
From October 13, transport authorities in Urumqi will begin installing SOS emergency call systems at bus stops around the city. ... Read More>>
Sep 21, 2012
China's first Turkish goods trade center is now open in Urumqi's Erdaoqiao Market (二道桥市场). The 6,000 sq. m space contains over 90 stores and features entirely local Turkish products, from Halal foods to clothing and other fine items. Getting there: ...... Read More>>
Dec 07, 2012
As of December 4, the Urumqi-Beijing (T178) and Beijing-Urumqi (T177) trains will now be operating on a daily basis, as compared to its previous “3 days on, 1 day off” schedule. Train stations and departure times remain the same. To book ...... Read More>>
Dec 04, 2013
On December 20 Richard Clayderman will be entertaining audiences at the People’s Hall of Xinjiang in Urumqi. ... Read More>>
Jul 23, 2012
Urumqi International Airport has implemented a new, stricter regulation allowing only one piece of carry-on luggage not exceeding 5 kg in weight. Any bags over that limit must be transferred to checked luggage. Furthermore, rolling trolleys/suitcases must ...... Read More>>
Jun 16, 2011
On May 31st, the 18-year-old Wuyi Star Night Market, which was moved from Wuyi Road to the Sunshine 100 Shopping Center, Qiantang Jiang Lu, Reopened and over 300 businesses reopened to the public. See also: Urumqi Shuts over 20 Night Markets... Read More>>
Jan 11, 2013
The 10th Urumqi Silk Road Ice and Snow Festival will be held from January 10 until March 30.... Read More>>
Oct 16, 2012
Urumqi’s Tanghui Bar is throwing a “Happy Halloween” costume party on the night of October 31. Guests of all ages are encouraged to come dressed up as something spooky. Getting there: take bus No. 7, 35, 58, 61, 62, 63, 68, 73, 157, 528a, ...... Read More>>
Nov 05, 2012
Urumqi's BRT5 bus rapid transit line is scheduled to begin operation by the end of November. The new line stretches from Liudaowan checkpoint (六道湾检查站) to Qimashan Lu parking lot (骑马山路停车场), crossing the BRT 3 at Nanhu Lu (南湖路) and BRT 1 and 2 ...... Read More>>
Jun 18, 2010
The 2010 Xinjiang International Tourism and Food Festival arrived in Xinjiang on the night of June 13th. More than 200 vendors offered up various gourmet treats for visitors at the venue to enjoy. The food festival has been open since April, touring 12 ...... Read More>>
Dec 28, 2012
On December 25, the 6th Xinjiang Bohu County Ice and Snow Festival officially opened at Egret Island Desert Skiing Resort. ... Read More>>
Sep 16, 2011
With traffic on Urumqi BRT1 line having overreached its passenger capacity, 50 additional buses were put into service on September 6th to ease congestion. The BRT1 line now runs the most buses of any line in Urumqi. ... Read More>>
Feb 26, 2013
China Southern opens a new Urumqi to Shanghai (via Xining) flight on Mar 31. ... Read More>>
Feb 18, 2011
Carrefour’s China representative recently announced that the French supermarket chain plans to open two to three new superstores in Urumqi this year. There are currently three stores already in operation in the city. Photo: bbkz.com... Read More>>
Sep 17, 2012
Urumqi instituted a new "Yikatong" ("一卡通") IC card system for public transportation on September 11. The card now can be used in taxis, parking lots, supermarkets, movie theatres and many other stores, as well as all future subway ...... Read More>>
Nov 27, 2012
Urumqi’s Music Box Music Festival will be held at the Xinzhong Theater from December 7-9. The festival will feature performances by Foli Fola, Zhou Yunpeng & Xiao He and Wild Children among others. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to ...... Read More>>
Mar 17, 2011
On March 16th, Xinjiang Province was hit by heavy snow and strong winds due to a new cold front in the region. Visibility was reduced to about 50 metres. Urumqi International Airport was shut down three times and 59 flights were cancelled due to the heavy ...... Read More>>
Jan 04, 2011
On January 1st, the “Disney” Ice and Snow Festival opened at the Silk Road International Ski Resort in Urumqi, Xinjiang province. Visitors to the festival can expect to “meet” Mickey Mouse and his friends and Snow White in the snow ...... Read More>>
Feb 04, 2013
The 2013 Urumqi Cultural Temple fair is now under way at the Confucian Temple, and will end on February 24. ... Read More>>
Mar 13, 2013
China Southern Airlines will open an Urumqi-Taipei direct flight on April 1. ... Read More>>
Jan 01, 2013
Famous French pianist Richard Clayderman will perform at the People's Hall of Xinjiang on January 11.... Read More>>
Jun 01, 2012
A tour train travelling from Urumqi to Liuyuan will be available for tourists on June 10. The L9752 train departs from Urumqi at 18:51 and arrives in Liuyuan at 6:38 the next day. The return train departs from Liuyuan at 22:58 and arrives in Urumqi at 11:39 ...... Read More>>
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