Urumqi is the capital of the Xinjiang provinde - an Autonomous region inhabited by the Uyguyr people. Although it occupies one sixth of the surface of China, there are only 16 million people living here. Urumqi had strategic importance on the ancient Silk Road and there are many cultural relics which together with the natural landscape will add to the wonder of your Urumqi trip. The characteristic land form and local ethnic flavor are features that single out this tour from any other.

Here you will see the famous Heaven Lake and the great Southern Pasture, while the Xinjiang Museum will show yet more of the history and culture. In addition, trips to surrounding cities like Kashgar or Tashkorgan will enrich your tour of this attractive region.

Top Attractions

Silk Road

Heavenly Lake

Red Hill

Universities

Xinjiang University (新疆大学)

Xinjiang Medical University (新疆医科大学)

Xinjiang Normal University (新疆师范大学)

Xinjiang Agricultural University (新疆农业大学)

Xinjiang Arts Institute (新疆艺术学院)

Xinjiang University of Finance & Economics (新疆财经大学)

Hospital

Urumqi No. 1 People's Hospital

Add: 91, Jiankang Lu

Urumqi Shi You Yi Hospital

Add: 22, Shengli Lu

Notice

Do not irritate Muslims by eating pork and by speaking about pigs in their presence.