WULUMUQI/Urumqi

Urumqi is the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and the most 'inland' city in the world. With a population of two million gaily-dressed ethnic inhabitants, the city is likened to a piece of emerald embedded at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains. It lies in the lofty ice-capped Bogda Peak and vast Salt Lake in the east; in the rolling pine-covered Southern hill, a well-known scenic district, in the south; and in the alternating fields and sand dunes of Zunggar Basin in the northwest.

In recent years, the city of Urumqi has continuously developed its economy, industry, culture as well as tourism and transportation. More choices for accommodation and dining, ranging from luxury hotels to budget hostels and from western restaurants to the local food street have been established. Nightlife in Urumqi provides multiple-range of choices such as watching the ethnic sing-and-dance show, tasting native delicacies in the night market, or simply hanging out in bars. Coming to Urumqi will not let you return to your country empty-handed. Shopping in the International Grand Bazaar is a pleasant experience. Bargain hunting for handicraft souvenirs such as rugs, carpets, Uygur-style hats, knitted sweaters, ethnic costumes, hand-made embroideries and jade carvings, will definitely draw your intense interest.

  1. Comment by Jessica on June 23, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    Great Pics!! Last year I went to the wonderful Urumqi and this year again going to China to explore Beijing. This time I m feeling great as m getting hotel rooms for as low as US$30 in Beijing. Its becoz of the offer provided by Accor group and I think it can be a perfect idea to avail this offer at this recession period. You can also avail of the same offer through http://tinyurl.com/n5lnku.

  2. Comment by Chris Bernard on June 23, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    Hey, that’s very nice. I plan to visit Urumqi in the second week of next month. Found a great offer here ( http://tinyurl.com/n5lnku ), that brings my expenses down to a measly $41 a night only. Any special recommendations for sightseeing while I am there?

  3. Comment by Vacation Deals on November 15, 2009 at 3:23 AM

    a lot of things to do in this place..
    you'll never get bored because the place itself is very entertaining..