Ürümqi City Centre Travel Guide
Ürümqi
Visit Ürümqi City Centre
Popular places to visit
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
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.
Hongshan Park
Explore the great outdoors at Hongshan Park, a lovely green space in Ürümqi. Discover the area's hot springs and desert landscape.
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.
Hongshan Arena
Catch an event at Hongshan Arena during your trip to Ürümqi. Take in the museums and hot springs in the area.
Xinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center
Learn about the events happening in Xinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center during your trip to Ürümqi.
Xinjiang Medical University
Explore the campus of Xinjiang Medical University during your stay in Ürümqi.
Things to do
Erdaoqiao Bazaar Tour with Urumqi Singing and Dancing Show
3-Day Unlimited Culture Tour of Urumqi, Turpan and Kashgar by Air
Top hotels in Ürümqi City Centre
Conrad Urumqi
If you’re travelling to Urumqi, there’s no better place to stay. The rooms are comfortable, the beds are luxurious, the bathrooms are very nice, and the water pressure is excellent. Breakfast was very generous, and being greeted by eight different local Xinjiang honeys was a treat.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Urumqi Station by IHG
Very clean . Had a quiet restful night during my layover . Taxi was 7$ each way.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Urumqi Railway Station
Luxemon Xinjiang Hongfu Hotel
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
Jin Jiang International Hotel Urumqi
Luxemon Xinjiang Yindu Hotel
I reserved a double room and when I checked in they told me that I will get a single room because I was a single passenger. I told them that even though I was alone I wanted the double room. They wanted to give me the single room for the price of a double. Finally after getting the double room they ...
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2018
Other neighbourhoods around Ürümqi City Centre
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.
Shuimogou District
While visiting Shuimogou District, you might make a stop by sights like Hongshan Park and Hongshan Arena.
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.
Toutunhe District
If you're a traveller that's interested in museums, Toutunhe District might be a good pick.
Dabancheng District
While visiting Dabancheng District, you might make a stop by sights like Chaiwopu Lake and Tianshan Mountain Wildlife Park.
