Urumqi Travel Guide
Location: Urumqi city (乌鲁木齐) is near the northern route of the Silk Road, at west of Bogda Mountain and southeastern edge of Junggar Basin.Population: 1,850,000
Area: 10,902 square kilometers
Nationalities: Han, Uygur, Han, Hui, Mongolia, Kazakstan, etc.
History: Urumqi, which means 'beautiful pastures' in Mongolian is not a city with a very long history of significance. During the Tang dynasty, it was merely an en-route stop to the administrative center of the region at Jimusar. In 1884, Urumqi became the capital of Xinjiang.
Climate: Urumqi belongs to semiarid continental climate of middle temperate zone, temperate difference between day and night; shorter spring and autumn and longer winter and summer; frost-free period of 179 days and 2821 hours sunlight annually. The grape harvest season, namely July, August and September, is the best time for tourists to visit.
Transportation: Urumqi has flights for the main big and medium-sized cities in China.
You can take trains departing at Urumqi Station for Beijing (West), Shanghai, Lanzhou, Chongqing, Haikou, Urumqi, etc. Trains from Chengdu to Wuxi, Xi’an to Kuitun all stop at Urumqi Station. In addition, Urumqi has direct trains for Korla, Usu, Alataw Pass and Kashi. Urumqi Nianzigou Long-distance Bus Station has coaches for all places in Xinjiang.
Local Specialties: Uygur embroidered hat, Yengisar’s small knife, Uygur instrument, Xinjinag’s carpet, beautiful jade, cantaloupe, Aksu’s apricot, Turpan’s grape, snow lotus, cashmere sweater of “Tianshan” brand, walnut, megranate and Korla’s fragrant pear
Local Food: Mutton Cubes Roasted on a Skewer, Roasted Whole Sheep, Rice Eaten by Band, Grape of Horse’s Mammilla Shape, Steamed Stuffed Bun with Thin Skin, Local Gigot, Mutton Eaten by Hand, Youtazi, Pancake of Wheat of Corn Flour, Oil Fried Wheatern Food and Niangpizi.
Sophie
 Urumqi Attractions |
 Urumqi Dining |
 Urumqi Shopping |
 Urumqi Nightlife |
 Urumqi Transportation |
 Urumqi Climate |
Questions & Answers:
Here is only for Questions and Answers. ( For anyone who wants to have an enquiry or customized tour, please email us to 
. )
