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Weather- Which is the best season to visit Urumqi?
- Autumn is the best season to visit Urumqi. As the weather cools, the city is shrouded by colors and scent of ripe fruits.
Transportation- How can I get to Red Hill?
- There are several buses that go there, including Bus No.1, 17, and 52.
- How do I get to Urumqi from Beijing?
- You can go either by train or by plane.
By train: You can take T69 train which takes about 40 hours
By plane: There are around 20 flights each day and each of them takes about 4 hours to get to Urumqi. - Can I buy train tickets at the railway station?
- Yes, you can buy train tickets at the station. You can buy tickets 10 days in advance.
- How many railway stations in Urumqi and where they go respectively?
- There are 3 railway stations in Urumqi. Urumqi Railway Station, West Station and East Station. Urumqi railway station is the main one. Trains from Urumqi Railway Station go to Beijing, Chengdu, Dunhuang, Hami, Jiayuguan, Lanzhou, Shanghai, ect.
- How much does a taxi cost in Urumqi?
- The fare for Santana is 6 RMB for the first three kilometers (about 1.9 miles) and 1.3 Yuan for each additional kilometer. After 22:00, 1.5 RMB for every additional kilometer.
- Is Urumqi airport far from the city?
- Urumqi is served by the Urumqi Diwopu International Airport，20 km northwest of the city center.
Dining- Is there a McDonald's or KFC in Urumqi?
- KFC have sprung up all around town and are located at the Grand Bazaar, People's Square, Hongshan, and the Children's Park among other locations.
- Is there any restaurant in Red Hill Park?
- Yes, you can find restaurants in Red Hills Pak.
- Can you recommend some Western restaurants in Urumqi?
- Vine Coffeehouse offers very authentic coffee. Address: 65 Minzhu Rd
Also The Venice Restaurant is recommended. Address: Floor 1, Xinjiang Royal International Hotel, No. 2, Henan West Road. - Is it safe to eat in a Chinese restaurant in Urumqi?
- If you want to eat in a Chinese restaurant, please choose nice and clean looking ones to make sure the food and the material to cook the food is safe.
- What are some local snacks, and how can I find them in Urumqi?
- Below is a list of snacks from Urumqi:
Lamian Noodle
Lamian Noodles or Hand-pulled Noodles are a very popular dish throughout Northwest China, especially in the Hui ethnic community.
Grilled Whole Lamb
Grilled Whole Lamb is the most famous food found in Urumqi. Migrants from Xinjiang have made the food well-known throughout China but the most authentic grilled whole lamb still remains in Xinjiang, mostly in Urumqi.
Rice Taken by Hands
Rice Taken by Hands is a popular food at festivals. The main materials are fresh mutton, carrots, onions, vegetables, rice and raisins. Raisins are boiled with sliced onions, carrots and small cubes of fried beef.
Nan Flat Bread
While there are different varieties of Nan in Xinjiang, this bread is basically made by sticking dough to the inside wall of an extremely hot oven and then after a few minutes, removing the cooked bread. The shape of the bread is typically round, flat and golden brown.
And below is a list of restaurants where you can find those snacks:
Wu Yi Night Market
Address: East Wu Yi Rd, Saybagh District, Urumqi
Xingfu Road Food Street
Address: Xingfu Rd, Tian Shan District, Urumqi
People‘s Cinema Food Circle
Address: Jianshe Rd, Tian Shan District, Urumqi
Er Dao Qiao Food Circle
Address: Longquan Street, Tian Shan District, Urumqi
Fun- What are some special products from Urumqi can I bring to my friend?
- You can buy some fruit including; grapes, hami melon, almonds, pomegranates, figs, peaches, apples and so on.
Kashgar Carpets and some other handicrafts are very special too. - Where to have a fun nightlife in Urumqi?
- Most Urumqi bars are in the city center. In the prosperous Jiefang Nan Lu, you will come across dozens of pubs, internet cafes, bowling clubs, tea and coffee bars, and so on.
- Where can I buy some interesting stuff in Urumqi?
- You can find anything you want at Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar is a place to get and look at regional products, and there are also imported products from nearby Russia and Mongolia and the new states to the west. There is a big mosque there. To attract attention, people stage entertainment like tightrope walking, and you can try the local food like Uighur fruitcakes and dried fruits. - How can I find local bazaar in Urumqi?
- Hualin is a huge trade complex selling almost anything you can think of.
Shangmao Cheng is a similar huge bazaar in the south of the city.
Sightseeing- What’s so good about Heavenly Lake?
- The water in the lake is pure and clean, reflecting the snow-capped Bogda Mountains around. Because of the high altitude, 1,980 meters (6,496 ft) above sea level, the temperature of Heavenly Lake is usually quite low. This makes the lake a perfect summer resort. Visitors can climb the mountains and walk in the forests to enjoy the beauty of nature. Visitors can also go boating and fishing at dusk, when the lake is particularly still. Flowers richly bloom around the lake making it an excellent place to come and relax. In snowy winter, visitors can come to the icebound lake and try their hand at skating.
- Is there any bathroom at Heavenly Lake?
- Yes, there are clear signs that show where to go.
- Can you tell me the opening hours of some main attractions in Urumqi?
- Heavenly Lake
Fee: RMB 100 (Apr. to Oct.);
RMB 40 (Nov. to Mar.)
Opening Hours: 9:00 to 20:00
Red Hill
Fee：RMB10
Opening Hours: 10:00 to 21:00
Xinjiang Regional Museum
Fee： Free
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday:
10:00 to 18:00 (Apr. 15 to Oct. 15; last entry at 17:00)
10:30 to 18:00 (Oct. 16 to Apr. 14; last entry at 17:00)
Custom- Can you tell me mosque rules in Urumqi?
- Some Mosque Rules for Visitors:
1. Do not shake hands or touch the heads of the clerics.
2. Keep your voice to a minimal level.
3. Do not wear short pants, short sleeved shirts, or sandals - Can you introduce something about the Silk Road?
- The Silk Road is not only an ancient international trade route, but also a splendid cultural bridge like the cultures of China, India, Persia, Arabia, Greek and Rome. The Four Great Inventions of China and religions of the West were introduced into their counterparts. Urumqi is an important tourist city in the north route. Lake Tianchi there must not be missed.
Daily Issue- Which is the best Hotel in Urumqi? How can I book it?
- Yindu Hotel Urumqi is a recommended hotel, which is located at 39 Xibei Road. You can either book a room through its official website or you can book with us and enjoy a discount.
- What number do I call when there’s an emergency?
- Fire: 119
Police: 110
Traffic Emergency: 122
Ambulance: 120 - Can I use my credit card when shopping in Urumqi?
- Yes, paying by credit card is available in most shopping centers.
It is very convenient for tourists to use credit cards in star hotels and the large emporiums ofUrumqi At present main credit cards accepted in China, are Master card, Visa, American Express, JCB and Diners. - I saw many travel flyers on the street, it has really cheap price, is it believable?
- Please do not believe that travel flyer sent out by some people, if you want to book a tour, please choose a regular travel agency.
- Where is the best place to exchange some Chinese money in Urumqi?
- Bank is the best place to exchange some Chinese money.
Foreign currency and checks with the face value of Eurodollar and Spanish Peseta are also exchangeable at the Bank of China, other authorized banks offer foreign exchange service, some hotels, restaurants and shops will also accept foreign exchange business in order to provide convenience for foreign tourists.
Great Britain Pound, Euro, U.S. Dollar, Swiss Franc, Singapore Dollar, Swedish Crown, Danish Crown, Norwegian Crown, Japanese Yen, Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar, Philippine Peso, Thai Baht are all exchangeable. - Are local people friendly in Urumqi?
- Yes, people in Urumqi are very friendly and always willing to make friends.
- Are bathrooms in Urumqi dirty?
- No, bathrooms in Urumqi are very clean. But if you go into the streets and those public bathrooms might not be as clean as those in your hotel or restaurants.
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