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>>
Terminal 3 of the Urumqi International Airport opened its doors on Dec. 26th, 2009. The third phase of construction on the project was started in April, 2007. It is the largest project invested in the civil aviation history of Xinjiang and houses the ... Read More>>
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>>
Big snows in Urumqi since November have attracted lots of tourists from outside the city. Skiing and hot springs have become tourists’ first choice for leisure activities in winter. With the opening of the skiing resorts in Urumqi, the winter travel ... Read More>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
From May Day Holiday to the end of July, Lake Bosten Scenic Area, China’s largest inland fresh water lake will deliver tourism coupons to visitors. The coupons include two types: RMB 5 and RMB 10. RMB 5 coupon is used for visiting and RMB 10 for ... Read More>>
The 5th Xinjiang International Tourism Festival will be held in Jun. 26th in Heavenly Lake of Tianshan Mountains. The festival includes an exhibition of cultural relics, tourism forums, flower festivals, food festivals and more. Read More>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
Since the scale 5.2 earthquake on 20th February that hit the Xinjiang county of Ahaqi, residence have been experiencing noticeable aftershocks that over the last several days have occurred more than 200 times. The strongest of these shocks, which measured ... Read More>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
On Dec. 18, 2009, the 3rd Xinjiang Ice and Snow Tourism Festival began. It includes a series of activities such as an ice and snow festival in Mount Tianshan and a winter photography contest. The festival will last until March. Read More>>
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>>
New Year scrolls by he Urumqi Confucius' Temple and Xinjiang Calligrapher Association will be given to Urumqi citizens for free from Jan. 13 to Jan. 23, 2009. Dial 0991-8881239 for reservation. Read More>>