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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
On December 20 Richard Clayderman will be entertaining audiences at the People’s Hall of Xinjiang in Urumqi. Read More>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
On December 25, the 6th Xinjiang Bohu County Ice and Snow Festival officially opened at Egret Island Desert Skiing Resort. Read More>>
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>>
China Southern opens a new Urumqi to Shanghai (via Xining) flight on Mar 31. Read More>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
China Southern Airlines will open an Urumqi-Taipei direct flight on April 1. Read More>>
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>>
On September 1, Urumqi Railway station will officially change its name to Urumqi South Railway Station, and will be printed on tickets as such. Read More>>
The city of Urumqi will be opening their BRT2 Line on August 29. The line will have five stations, including Beimen Qunyiguan (Qingnian Lu Haojiaxiang), Military Hospital, Riyue Xingguang, Daxiuguang and Hongqiao. The BRT2 Line ticket will cost 1 RMB. ... Read More>>
On June 1st, at 14:37, China Southern Airlines flight CZ6893 traveling from Urumqi to Nalati, arrived successfully at Nalati Airport – the first of such flights since services were resumed at Nalati Airport this year. Nalati Airport is the first of ... Read More>>
Following the travel madness and high ticket prices of the Spring Festival holiday, ticket prices for all flight routes departing Urumqi International Airport have been substantially discounted. For flights out of Xinjiang Province, tickets for the ... Read More>>
A new Shantou-Yiwu-Urumqi flight route is scheduled to open on April 6th. The flight route will operate every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, departing from Shantou at 08:00, arriving in Yiwu at 09:20, departing from Yiwu at 10:00 and arriving in Urumqi at ... Read More>>
From November, most scenic spots in Xinjiang did not close, but have been offering reduced tickets and other incentives. It is understood that the Tianshan Heavenly Lake Scenic Spot has implemented preferential policies for winter tourism, from November 1, ... Read More>>
From now until February 28th, tourists can enjoy works of ice carvings and ice hangings. Staff in Hongshan Park said that 60 pieces of ice art, 17 pairs of colored silk flower lanterns and 3000 red lanterns will be displayed at this art and culture ... Read More>>