Beach near Urumqi, China

Urumqi Travel Guide

China

Urumqi is a large inland city in north-western China, with a population of 4,865,038. It is the regional capital of Xinjiang and an important urban centre in the far west of the country.

Most overseas and domestic visitors arrive through Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC). Urumqi is not a coastal destination, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city.

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Local time

4,865,038

Population

3,867 miles away

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Weather in Urumqi

Sun

31°

Mon

29°

Tue

27°

Know before you go

Pays in CNY

Plug type Type A & Type C & Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +86

Tipping: Tipping is not a widespread practice in China, especially in mainland China. However, there are some exceptions, particularly in tourist-oriented services within larger cities.

Best time to visit Urumqi

Jan

-8°4

Feb

-7°1

Mar

7°5

Apr

18°6

May

25°7

Jun

31°2

Jul

32°6

Aug

30°6

Sep

22°7

Oct

15°4

Nov

4°5

Dec

-6°6

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Urumqi

  1. Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Ürümqi

    christian place of worship

    4.2 km

  2. District de Dongshan

    historic site

    4.3 km

  3. Xinjiang Geology and Minerals Museum

    museum

    3.2 km

  4. Hongshan Park

    park

    2.2 km

  5. 新疆維吾尕自治區博物館

    museum

    3 km

  6. 水磨溝公園

    park

    4 km

  7. Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum

    history museum

    3.9 km

  8. 雅玛里克山森林公园

    national park

    3.9 km

Getting there

Urumqi Diwopu International Airport · 14.1 km

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