Things to Do in Ürümqi

Urumqi is one of the world's most landlocked cities, located roughly 2,000 km from the nearest ocean in northwest China's Xinjiang region.

The city sits at the crossroads of the ancient Silk Road, making it a historical hub for trade between China, Central Asia, and beyond.

Urumqi experiences extreme continental weather, with winter temperatures dropping below -20°C and summers often exceeding 35°C.

The Xinjiang Regional Museum houses one of China's most important archaeological collections, including the famous mummified remains of the Loulan Beauty, a 4,000-year-old woman from the Tarim Basin.

Despite its inland location, Urumqi was historically known as a major trading post and is now China's largest city in Central Asia by population.

The city's name means 'beautiful pasture' in Mongolian, though it is now China's busiest city in Xinjiang with over 4 million residents.