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Grand Bazaar
sightseeingWorld's largest bazaar with Islamic architecture and Uyghur culture.
Tianshan District
localCentral district with Hongshan Park and city views.
faq.title
faq.subtitle Urumqi
Stunning alpine lake 100km east of Urumqi at 1,910m elevation in Tianshan Mountains. Day trip from Urumqi. Entry 215 yuan includes bus. Best May-October.
China's largest bazaar - Window of Xinjiang. Islamic architecture, Uyghur crafts, carpets, jewelry, dried fruits, nuts. Free entry.
Uyghur cuisine: Nang (flatbread), Pilaf (polo rice), Laghman (hand-pulled noodles), Dapanji (big plate chicken), kebabs, roasted lamb. Food is halal.
Generally safe for tourists but heavy security. Expect frequent ID checks, bag scans at malls/metro/hotels. Always carry passport. Avoid photographing police/military.
Urumqi is Silk Road hub. Take trains/flights to: Turpan (2h) - ancient oasis; Kashgar (1.5h flight) - westernmost China; Dunhuang (train) - Mogao Caves.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Urumqi
Always carry passport - ID checks are frequent at hotels, malls, metro stations, and attractions. No passport = no entry.
Xinjiang uses Beijing time officially but locals follow 'Xinjiang time' (2 hours behind). Confirm which time when booking.
Pack layers - temperature swings dramatically between day and night, and between seasons. Winters very cold, summers hot.
Visit Xinjiang Regional Museum to see the 'Beauty of Loulan' mummy and learn about Silk Road history. Free entry.
Don't photograph police, military, or security checkpoints. Political discussions not recommended. Sensitive region.
Weather
Average temperature by month
Now
-6°
-6°70%4 м/с
Today1°-12°
1°-12°Tomorrow-4°-10°
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-7°-10°Fri
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-11°-13°Sat-14°-19°
-14°-19°Sun-18°-26°
-18°-26°Mon-19°-25°
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-20°Jan
-7°
-17°Feb
3°
-7°Mar
15°
3°Apr
23°
10°May
28°
15°Jun
30°
18°Jul
29°
16°Aug
23°
10°Sep
13°
2°Oct
2°
-8°Nov
-7°
-16°Dec
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location.transport.airportExpress—location.transport.airportExpressDesc
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2 ¥~0.29 $
Urumqi Metro
1 line operational
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1 ¥~0.14 $
Baidu Maps
Basic network
location.transport.taxi
5 ¥~0.72 $
Didi
Very affordable
| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
|---|---|---|---|
location.transport.metro | 2 ¥ ~0.29 $ | Urumqi Metro | 1 line operational |
location.transport.bus | 1 ¥ ~0.14 $ | Baidu Maps | Basic network |
location.transport.taxi | 5 ¥ ~0.72 $ | Didi | Very affordable |
Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Lunch
29 ¥
~29.0 $
Restaurant dinner
87 ¥
~87.0 $
Breakfast
7 ¥
~7.0 $
Street Food
Local dish
11 ¥
~11.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
22 ¥
~22.0 $
Beer in bar
18 ¥
~18.0 $
Local beer
4 ¥
~4.0 $
Imported beer
22 ¥
~22.0 $
Wine bottle
73 ¥
~73.0 $
Fast Food
Big Mac
29 ¥
~29.0 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
3 ¥
~3.0 $
Cigarettes
15 ¥
~15.0 $
Weekly groceries
254 ¥
~254 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
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UnionPay
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moderate
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WeChat PayAlipay
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WeChat/Alipay work. Some cash useful for bazaars.
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Banks: Bank of China, ICBC, China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank - ATMs in city center and hotels. WeChat/Alipay work. Some cash useful for bazaars. Xinjiang capital - Silk Road crossroads. Different feel from eastern China.
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0%
Tipping not common
Safety
Medium safety level
Follow standard precautions
Heavy security presence. Frequent ID checks at hotels, malls, attractions. Carry passport always. Avoid photographing police/military. Political discussions not recommended.
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2/5
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$500
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40
Mbps
4/5
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4Ggood
5G✓
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location.nomad.coworking
location.nomad.spaces_count2+
location.nomad.day_pass$8
location.nomad.month_pass$80
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location.nomad.tourist_visa30 location.nomad.days
location.nomad.nomad_visa✗
E-visa✗
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location.nomad.cost_of_living
location.nomad.budget$350
location.nomad.comfortable$600
location.nomad.luxury$1200
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none
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none