Urumqi Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China
About Urumqi
The name Ürümqi comes fromMongolian, meaning "great", a short form of the full Mongolian name meaning "great pasture", as the Mongols were the last major power to control the area prior to the Qing conquest. Following the Qing conquest, the city was named "Dihua" (迪化 lit. "to enlighten and civilize") by Emperor Qianlong, a name which stuck even through the Republic of China era. Following the communist revolution, the new People's Republic of China government changed the name back to Ürümqi in 1954, as "Dihua" was deemed too condescending to the ethnic minorities in the region. Urumqi is famous for its claim that it is the most inland major city in the world, that being the farthest from any ocean; 2,300 km or further. There are two major ethnic groups, a quarter million of the original Uy
Top Attractions in Urumqi
Explore the best things to see and do in Urumqi:
- ★Confucian Temple
- ★Geographical midpoint of Asia monument
- ★Grand Bazaar
- ★Liyushan Park
- ★People's Park
- ★People's Square
- ★Red Mountain Park
- ★Shuimogou Park
Where to Eat in Urumqi
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Avral
- 🍴Bodun (博盾)
- 🍴Confucian Temple
- 🍴Dumpling House
- 🍴Edo No Sakura
- 🍴Eversun Coffee Minzhu Rd
Where to Stay in Urumqi
- 🏨Baolu International Youth Hostel
- 🏨Freedom International Hostel
- 🏨Hoi Tak Hotel
- 🏨Holiday Inn Urumqi
- 🏨Jimian Capsule Hostal
- 🏨Luxemon Xinjiang Yindu Hotel
Urumqi Travel Guide Sections
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