Ürümqi City Centre Travel Guide

Ürümqi

This part of the journey is from Kashi towards Pakistan southwest bound. Lots of snow peaked mountains and lakes. Very scenic. An unexplored part of China mostly as it is nearly to Tajikistan and Pakistan rather than major cities in China. #ontheroad
This part of the journey is from Kashi towards Pakistan southwest bound. Lots of snow peaked mountains and lakes. Very scenic. An unexplored part of China mostly as it is nearly to Tajikistan and Pakistan rather than major cities in China. #ontheroad
The vista is from Kashi (Kashgar) in Xinjiang Province to about 2 hours away from the border town of Pakistan. We were traveling on a day excursion and all we saw were countless snow peaked mountain tops and lakes. Very stark and raw and isolated from the rest of humanity. Excellent photo opportunities! #blue
I think the best sights are those that appeared right in front of your vision when least expected. As is the case here on the day excursion from Kashgar (Kashi to the Chinese). Mountains after mountains with snow peaks and lakes under the #blue sky! Yes, this is a rarity in Asia. Most places are crowded with civilization but this rare window into the heart of China is what takes breath away, not the pollution in the cities! #ontheroad
This is the vista stretching from Kashi in western China to about 2 hours from Pakistan border. We drove for a day to simply enjoy the freedom from crowd and noises in this most populated country in the world! Who could have known there are still plenty of open spaces and fresh air here? #ontheroad

Popular places to visit

Having a walk up on Hongshan park, in Urumqi, China.

Hongshan Park

3/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Hongshan Park, a lovely green space in Ürümqi. Discover the area's hot springs and desert landscape.

Hongshan Park

Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar

2/5(1 review)

You can do some window-shopping at Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar during your stay in Ürümqi. Discover the area's hot springs and desert landscape.

Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar

Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum during your travels in Ürümqi. Discover the area's museums and temples.

Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum

Hongshan Arena

Catch an event at Hongshan Arena during your trip to Ürümqi. Take in the museums and hot springs in the area.

Hongshan Arena

Silk Route Musem of Xinjiang Uygur

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Silk Route Musem of Xinjiang Uygur in Ürümqi. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.

Silk Route Musem of Xinjiang Uygur

Urumqi Water Amusement Park

Bring the family to Urumqi Water Amusement Park and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Ürümqi. Discover the area's hot springs and desert landscape.

Urumqi Water Amusement Park

Things to do

Erdaoqiao Bazaar Tour with Urumqi Singing and Dancing Show

Erdaoqiao Bazaar Tour with Urumqi Singing and Dancing Show

Rp2.495.750
per adult
Erdaoqiao Bazaar Tour with Urumqi Singing and Dancing Show
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Top hotels in Ürümqi City Centre

Conrad Urumqi

Conrad Urumqi

5 out of 5
669 Northern Youhao Road Ürümqi Xinjiang
The price is Rp2.192.351 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
Rp2.192.351
Rp2.556.281 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ürümqi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)
Staff is helpful and room is exceptionally clean

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025

Conrad Urumqi
Holiday Inn Express Urumqi Station by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Urumqi Station by IHG

3 out of 5
Maker Building 1, HSR Pearl RE Ürümqi Xinjiang
The price is Rp437.786 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
Rp437.786
Rp510.459 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ürümqi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Hongshan Arena and Hongshan Park are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
Very clean . Had a quiet restful night during my layover . Taxi was 7$ each way.

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Express Urumqi Station by IHG
Hilton Garden Inn Urumqi Railway Station

Hilton Garden Inn Urumqi Railway Station

3.5 out of 5
Rongshang Building Urumqi
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp720.309 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
Rp720.309
Rp839.880 total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Ürümqi. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and meeting facilities. Popular attractions Hongshan Arena and Hongshan ...
6/10 (3 reviews)
房間整潔乾淨，濶落，清靜。 服務員都很有禮貌，地點近火車站，

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Urumqi Railway Station
Luxemon Xinjiang Hongfu Hotel

Luxemon Xinjiang Hongfu Hotel

4 out of 5
No. 160 Wuyi Road Ürümqi Xinjiang
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ürümqi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar and ...
We asked for three beds and was given a very large room with 3 beds. Room was clean and the security guards at the metal detector were so eager to help me on looking for the bus route to the museums and parks I wanted to go. It was the guards that help me not the reception clerk, they did not know ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2019

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Urumqi Oriental Dynasty Hotel (People's Cinema · Xiaoximen Branch)

Urumqi Oriental Dynasty Hotel (People's Cinema · Xiaoximen Branch)

2 out of 5
17 Xinhua South Road Urumqi Xinjiang
Stay at this hotel in Ürümqi. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a conference centre. Popular attractions Hongshan Park and Hongshan Arena are located ...
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Urumqi Oriental Dynasty Hotel (People's Cinema · Xiaoximen Branch)
Jin Jiang International Hotel Urumqi

Jin Jiang International Hotel Urumqi

4 out of 5
802 South Anju Road, Shuimogou District Ürümqi Xinjiang
The price is Rp1.273.045 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
Rp1.273.045
Rp1.484.370 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ürümqi. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Hongshan Park and Hongshan Arena ...
酒店挺新的
酒店挺新的，就是早餐一般般

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2019

Jin Jiang International Hotel Urumqi
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Other neighbourhoods around Ürümqi City Centre

This part of the journey is from Kashi towards Pakistan southwest bound. Lots of snow peaked mountains and lakes. Very scenic. An unexplored part of China mostly as it is nearly to Tajikistan and Pakistan rather than major cities in China. #ontheroad

Tianshan District

You'll enjoy the mountain views and restaurants in Tianshan District. You might want to make time for a stop at Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar or Silk Route Musem of Xinjiang Uygur.

Tianshan District
love the snow here！

Shuimogou District

While visiting Shuimogou District, you might make a stop by sights like Hongshan Park and Hongshan Arena.

Shuimogou District
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Saybagh District

If you're spending some time in Saybagh District, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum and South Mountain of Shihezi are top sights worth seeing.

Saybagh District
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Toutunhe District

If you're a traveller that's interested in museums, Toutunhe District might be a good pick.

Toutunhe District
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Dabancheng District

While visiting Dabancheng District, you might make a stop by sights like Xinjiang Tianshan and Tianshan Mountain Wildlife Park.

Dabancheng District

Ürümqi City Centre Travel Guide