Ürümqi, China
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Ürümqi 乌鲁木齐

Silk Road metropolis and hub for Xinjiang’s vast landscapes

Best time
May–Oct
Stay
2 days + road trips
Getting here
4h 30m flight from Beijing

Guide status

We’re still cross-checking local tips for Ürümqi. Full guide coming soon — meanwhile see Beijing, Shanghai or Shenzhen.