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Xinjiang Hit by Worst Snowstorm in 60 Years HOT

Jan 22, 2010

The worst snowstorm in six decades has wreaked havoc on northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region dumping 94 centimeters of snow at the Altay Weather Station, seen here on January 17, 2010. Across the region the average depth of snow was 50 ...... Read More>>

Urumqi Hongshan Swimming Centre Reopens HOT

May 10, 2010

After 17 days of maintenance, the Urumqi Hongshan Swimming Centre reopened on April 29, attracting nearly 700 visitors on the first day. By 11 am on the 29th, not long after the Swimming Centre opened its doors to business, the parking lot was already full ...... Read More>>

impression of Tulufan by Zhang Yimou HOT

Feb 13, 2009

Zhang Yimou, Wang Chaoge, Fan Yue will cooperate to create a large-scale gala called "impression of Tulufan" for Turpan. This is the first time that Zhang Yimou cooperates with a place in Xinjiang. Based on the Silk Road culture, "The impression Tulufan" is ...... Read More>>

Xinjiang Silk Road Ice and Snow Festival Begins Dec. 26th HOT

Dec 22, 2009

The 7th Silk Road Ice and Snow Festival will open its doors at the Silk Road International Ski Resort on Dec. 26th and will last for two months. A series of activities will be held during the festival, including a hiking challenge, skiing competition, ice ...... Read More>>

Film Naughty boy Mao Xiaotiao released in Urumqi HOT

Feb 06, 2009

On Feb. 4th 2009, the animated film Naughty boy Mao Xiaotiao was released in Urumqi. The film is suitable for families. Special offers during winter vacation are RMB 5 for primary school students, RMB 20 for two adults and one child and RMB 15 for one adult ...... Read More>>

Lantern Festival at Urumqi Confucius Temple HOT

Feb 06, 2009

Urumqi Confucius Temple invites visitors to celebrate the Lantern Festival with the activities such as lantern riddles, yangko and a dragon dance on Feb. 8 to 9, 2009. If you want to join in the dragon dance, dial 0991-8881239. ... Read More>>

Acrobatic Musical Hello, Afanty on show in Urumqi HOT

Feb 06, 2009

Large-scale Acrobatic musical Hello, Afanty is showing at the Xinjiang People’s Theatre on Jan. 15th 2009. It includes 11 sessions and more than 40 acrobatic elements in the 2-hour performance. It is on show every night in Xinjiang People’s ...... Read More>>

Kuche to Open Xinjiang's First Ancient Tomb Museum HOT

Feb 27, 2009

Plans were unveiled earlier this week by the Kuche Department of Culture for Xinjiang's first Ancient Tomb Museum to begin construction within the year. The museum, which is hoped will add to the culture of the Autonomous Region will consist of three floors,...... Read More>>

Two Nightclubs in Urumqi Closed Due to Safety Concerns HOT

Feb 27, 2009

As of the Feb 23rd Urumqi City Fire Department ordered the closing of the Xintiandi Nightclub and the Mantang Hongshui Spa in the Sha District Entertainment Quarter due to concerns over lack of proper fire safety precautions. Safety inspectors were sent in ...... Read More>>

Wusu Beer Festival to Run Golden Competition HOT

Feb 27, 2009

It has been announced by the organizers of the Wusu Beer Festival that at this year's event that will be running from July to August, there will be a special 'Golden Competition' open to the general public. The beer festival attracts brewers from all over ...... Read More>>

Urumqi Launches a New Round of Drunk Driving Checks from March 10th HOT

Mar 11, 2011

From March 10th onwards, Urumqi traffic police will begin to clamp down on drunk driving across the city. Any drivers caught under the influence of alcohol will be handed the maximum penalty, as stipulated by the law. ... Read More>>

Rail-laying of Xinjiang's 1st electrified railway done HOT

Sep 18, 2009

The railway, which will be part of the trans- continental railway network linking China's coastal regions with southern European countries, connects the region's Jinghe, Yining and Horgos. Construction of the railway, with an investment of 6 billion yuan ...... Read More>>

Urumqi Unveils Sculpture HOT

Oct 23, 2009

The “Loulan Lady” sculpture on Nanhu Citizen Square in Urumqi was unveiled to the public on October 15th. the Loulan Laday is five meters in height and faces the west. It took the artists two months to finish the sculpture. ... Read More>>

Special Offers Selected International Flights from Urumqi HOT

Feb 27, 2009

It was announced earlier this week that on certain China Southern Airline International routes departing Urumqi there would be significant discounts available. From Feb 16th-March 31st Urumqi to Moscow lowest one way (RMB 1610), within one month return (RMB ...... Read More>>

Southern Airlines to Resume flights to Dunhuang and Xi’an from Urumqi HOT

Aug 26, 2009

From the 1st of September onwards, China Southern Airlines will resume flights from Urumqi to Dunhuang and Xi’an. One flight will be operating per day, with the flight no: CZ6895/6. Departure time from Urumuqi is 8:15am with a 70 minute flying time. ...... Read More>>

Urumqi Flight Forced to Land after Bomb Scare

Oct 14, 2011

According to a Chinese netizen, a plane from Beijing to Urumqi was forced to land at the Jiayuguan Airport on the evening of October 13th due to a bomb scare. The news was later confirmed by CNTV reporters, who said that a female passenger claimed that ...... Read More>>

Hainan Airlines to Open New Hefei - Lanzhou - Urumqi Route

Aug 11, 2011

On August 17th the Hainan Airlines branch at Hefei Luogang Airport added a new Hefei-Lanzhou-Urumqi flight roundtrip flight route. Flights are every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, using a Boeing 737-800 plane. ... Read More>>

Hainan Airlines Opens Shanghai-Urumqi-Korla Flight Route

Oct 13, 2011

Hainan Airlines opened the Shanghai (Hongqiao)-Urumqi-Korla flight route on October 9th. The flight route is scheduled for every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The flight (HU7055) departs from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport at 07:35 and arrives in Urumqi ...... Read More>>

Flights from Qingdao to Urumqi Launched

Feb 05, 2010

Starting Feb. 1, Shandong Airlines (www.shandongair.com.cn) launched weekly flights between Qingdao and Urumqi. The flights run every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Departure time is 13:00 in Qingdao and 19:20 in Urumqi. The flight takes 5 hr 35 min. ...... Read More>>

Shenyang-Baotou-Urumqi Flight Route Opens

Oct 13, 2011

The Shenyang-Baotou-Urumqi flight route opened on October 11th. The flight is scheduled for every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The flight (CZ6369) departs from Shenyang at 13:00 and arrives in Baotou at 15:00; it then departs from Baotou at 15:50 and ...... Read More>>

Guilin-Xi'an-Urumqi Flight Route Resumes Service

May 19, 2010

Shenzhen Airlines will resume services for the suspended Guilin-Xi'an-Urumqi flight starting May 20th. The flights will be serviced by Airbus A320 aircraft and are scheduled for once a day. The flight number is ZH9136. Flights are scheduled to depart from ...... Read More>>

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