Urumqi' s advantageous location has ensured its reputation as a key transportation link between cities in landlocked Xinjiang. The international airport in Urumqi has 90 domestic air routes and 21 foreign routes, flying to Russia, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, ... Read More>>

Handicrafts 手工艺品 Jade Carvings 玉雕 Kashgar Carpets 喀什地毯 Xinjiang Knives 新疆小刀 Musical Instruments 乐器 Fruits and Melons 水果、瓜 Snow lotus 雪莲 Xinjiang raisins 葡萄干 Atlas Silk 艾得里斯绸 Handicrafts 手工艺品 There is a wide variety of ... Read More>>

Vital Statistics (2006) GDP: RMB 65.4 billion GDP per Capita: RMB32, 402 Economic Growth Rate: 14% Population: 1.59 million (urban) – 0.43 million (rural) FDI: US$69.2 million Annual Average Wage: RMB 23,590 Government Effectiveness Rating: 41st 2006 ... Read More>>

Urumqi has two main train stations, Urumqi West Railway Station and Urumqi South Railway Station. West Station heads through northern Xinjiang and serves as a starting point and terminus. Urumqi South Station goes through the south of Xinjiang. The ... Read More>>

Urumqi covers an area of 13,787.6 square kilometers (5,323 square miles) with total population of 3.11 million (2010). The urban area is 399 square kilometers (64 square miles). Of the total resident population, 1,610,775 are males (51.75%), and 1,501,784 ... Read More>>

Urumqi is a dry city with long winters and summers barely separated by short springs & autumns. In summer, the thermometer regularly hits 26C (79F), but in the winter this plunges to a freezing average minimum of -19C (-2.2F) in January. The temperature ... Read More>>

• GDP: RMB 169.6 billion (2011) • Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 16,141 (2011) • Economic Growth Rate: 17.1% (2011) • Resident Population: 3.112 million (2010) • Unemployment Rate: 3.52% (2011) • ... Read More>>

Urumqi is on the route of buses leaving daily for Turpan (3 hrs), Shihezi and Kashgar (24 hrs). It is possible to get to Almaty, Kazakhstan via Korgas (16-26 hrs) on a long-haul bus from the Beijiao Passenger Transport Station. Nianzigou Passenger Transport ... Read More>>

Urumqi is the colorful, busy capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in Western China. Urumqi has been a hub for transport & commerce in the Xinjiang region for two thousand years ever since travelers first forged the northern route of the Silk ... Read More>>

Armed with a well-arranged travel plan, renting a car to visit attractions in or around Urumqi can be a convenient and timesaving choice compared to traveling by bus. We suggest that you use a reliable agency to find a car with a local driver. Foreign ... Read More>>

The number of bars and nightspots in Urumqi has exploded an recent years, though there are a number of interesting alternatives, like the 'traditional' local open air bars, or head to Erdaoqiao for one of the nightly performances. Most of the city' s bars ... Read More>>

2000 buses cover a network of 130 routes across the city. Journeys cost 1 or 2 RMB depending on distance. First bus leaves at 08:00, and the network closes at 22:00. Urumqi also has four bus rapid transport lines: BRT 1 (Railway South Station – ... Read More>>

Zhongshan Road Shopping Area 中山路商业街 The area around Zhongshan Road is home to a number of famous business enterprises that have been operating continually for a century or more. The area has been a hub of commerce and trade for over 200 years, and is ... Read More>>

Urumqi International Airport (URC) is the hinge for all major air-traffic in northwest China. International flights leave daily for destinations in Russia, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, including Tashkent, Novosibirsk, Moscow, Islamabad, ... Read More>>

Xinjiang has been called the ''land of song and dance'' for centuries. Visitors to the city of Urumqi will find a wide array of traditional and modern entertainment to delight them all over the city. The mix of ethnicities in the city lends a variety and ... Read More>>

China Country Code Number: 0086 Urumqi City Code Number: 0991 Emergency & Most Commonly Used Police: 110 Local Directory Assistance: 114 Time Inquiry: 12117 Fire: 119 Ambulance: 120 Weather Forecast: 12121 Traffic: 122 China Unicom: 10010 China Tietong: ... Read More>>

Mutton Kebabs 烤羊肉串 Sanzi (Deep-Fried Dough Twists)散子 Ququ (Boiled Dumplings) 曲曲 Kaobaozi (Baked dumplings)烤包子 Fantang 饭汤 Yoghourt (Suan Nai Zi) 酸奶子 Mutton Kebabs 烤羊肉串 You can find these everywhere, and are loved by foreigners and ... Read More>>

Urumqi is a city of innumerable treasures and unique artifacts very distinctive of the northwest Chinese Province of which it is capital. Read More>>

Xinjiang and Uygur local cuisine takes more influence from the Middle East and Turkey than from China. Spicy food is very popular, and there is a heavy reliance on Turkish and Islamic spices. Though conventional Chinese food can be found everywhere, you ... Read More>>

May the First Night Market 五一路夜市 This is the most popular snack market in Urumqi, located right in the center of downtown. It is open from 8.00pm to 1:00am daily. Add: Shayibake District, Urumqi Hongqi Road 红旗路 Hongqi road is home to a number of ... Read More>>

Roasted whole sheep 烤全羊 Lamian Noodles 拉条子 Naan Bread 囊 Uygur Rice 抓饭 Big Plate Chicken (Da Pan Ji) 大盘鸡 Roasted whole sheep 烤全羊 Like Beijing Duck or Guangzhou roast pig, this is a dish that is prepared for special occasions. It can be found ... Read More>>

Urumqi' s position on the historical Silk Road, in the heart of Xinjiang, gives it a range of interesting and unique things that are for the most part, unavailable in the rest of China. Textiles, embroidery, musical instruments hand-forged knives and ... Read More>>

Urumqi is in its element during the months between May and October. The fruit for which the area is famous is ripe and sweet during this time and the flowers are fragrant. The temperature fluctuates even in the warmest months, so smart travelers dress in ... Read More>>

Over 7, 000 taxis operate around the city, charging a flat fee of 6 RMB for the first 3 kilometers and 1.3 RMB per kilometer after that. In general, you will find that journeys rarely exceed 15 RMB. Urumqi Wanshou Taxi Co., Ltd. Add: 31 Hetan Beilu, ... Read More>>