Ürümqi travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ürümqi
With a population of 3.03 million, Ürümqi is the largest city in Xinjiang, China by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ürümqi deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Ürümqi
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ürümqi in July, when the average temperature is 32 °C, and the highest can go up to 39 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -15 °C, with an average temperature of -9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Ürümqi, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Ürümqi
Plane
When flying to Ürümqi, you’ll arrive at Urumqi (URC), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ürümqi from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 29h 10m.
Airports near Ürümqi
Airlines serving Ürümqi
Where to stay in Ürümqi
Average rates range from around $72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $117 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ürümqi
Most booked hotels in Ürümqi
Hiring a car in Ürümqi
Expect to pay $1.84 per litre in Ürümqi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.04 and $29.39.