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Urumqi Travel Guide

According to many Chinese people, Ürümqi—near the northwestern edge of China—is a distant and mysterious place. Ürümqi is the capital city of Xinjiang Autonomous Region and its name means "beautiful pasture". Bold ethnic style is this city's outstanding feature, teeming with Islamic influence. Ürümqi is located at the juncture between Xinjiang's north and south. It is a must-see location for tourists visiting Xinjiang. The lively Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar is a vast marketplace where shopkeepers sell every imaginable type of Xinjiang specialty good. There are also many beautiful scenic parks on the outskirts of town, or, traveling a little farther, you can enjoy the spectacular glaciers. Xinjiang has over 18,000 glaciers. Most Xinjiang restaurants have many local delicacies to try.
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Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum

Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum

7.8
4.7/51,373 Reviews
"Museums"
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar

Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar

7.7
4.4/52,287 Reviews
"Markets"
Tianshan (“Heavenly Mountain”) Grand Canyon, Ürümqi

Tianshan (“Heavenly Mountain”) Grand Canyon, Ürümqi

7.4
4.2/51,109 Reviews
"Canyons"
"Snow Mountains"
Tianshan Tianchi (“Heavenly Mountain” and “Heavenly Lake”) National Park
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Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park

Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park

6.9
4.6/5764 Reviews
"Nature Reserves"
"Zoos"
Liyushan Park

Liyushan Park

6.9
4.2/563 Reviews
"City Parks"
Hongshan Park

Hongshan Park

6.6
4.5/5977 Reviews
"City Parks"
Guhya Salt Lake

Guhya Salt Lake

6.3
4.2/5392 Reviews
"Lakes"
Urumqi Botanical Garden

Urumqi Botanical Garden

6.3
4.6/51,166 Reviews
"Botanical Gardens"
Baishui Town, Dabancheng District

Baishui Town, Dabancheng District

6.1
4.4/5110 Reviews
"Ancient Towns"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Urumqi, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers.
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What to Eat

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纳瓦新疆音乐餐厅(银都店)

纳瓦新疆音乐餐厅(银都店)

4.6/524 Reviews
Average price per person: USD13
"Xinjiang Cuisine"
丝路有约·新疆菜(万宴城店)

丝路有约·新疆菜(万宴城店)

4.9/529 Reviews
Average price per person: USD15
"Xinjiang Cuisine"
Wei jia yang gao rou

Wei jia yang gao rou

4.3/56 Reviews
Average price per person: USD11
"Northwest China Cuisine"
"Famous Restaurants"
楼兰秘烤(七道湾店)

楼兰秘烤(七道湾店)

4.1/529 Reviews
Average price per person: USD14
"Barbeque"
石榴红了·疆滋疆味(瑞豪店)

石榴红了·疆滋疆味(瑞豪店)

4.4/519 Reviews
Average price per person: USD14
"Xinjiang Cuisine"
来甫歌舞宴(腾飞大厦店)

来甫歌舞宴(腾飞大厦店)

4.7/56 Reviews
Average price per person: USD9
"Xinjiang Cuisine"
小尕子·新疆菜(明园店)

小尕子·新疆菜(明园店)

4.6/588 Reviews
Average price per person: USD13
"Xinjiang Cuisine"
和阗玫瑰抓饭(总店)

和阗玫瑰抓饭(总店)

5.0/59 Reviews
Average price per person: USD5
"Xinjiang Cuisine"
LOVELY XINJIANG

LOVELY XINJIANG

4.5/526 Reviews
Average price per person: USD22
"Xinjiang Cuisine"
映象天山·有故事的新疆菜(华润大厦店)

映象天山·有故事的新疆菜(华润大厦店)

4.8/55 Reviews
Average price per person: USD12
"Xinjiang Cuisine"
巅峰食客(天易大厦店)

巅峰食客(天易大厦店)

5.0/51 Reviews
Average price per person: USD9
"Xinjiang Cuisine"
白尔开特特色肉馕

白尔开特特色肉馕

5.0/57 Reviews
Average price per person: USD1
"Snacks"

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Here are the best places to visit in Urumqi, including: Tianshan Tianchi (“Heavenly Mountain” and “Heavenly Lake”) National Park,Tianshan (“Heavenly Mountain”) Grand Canyon, Ürümqi,Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park
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I recommended Silk Road International Ski Resort, Dongbaiyang Valley, Danxia Landform, 101 Provincial Road, Urumqi, Ziwobao Lake, Surasia Valley.
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