Ürümqi City Centre

Ürümqi

This part of the journey is from Kashi towards Pakistan southwest bound. Lots of snow peaked mountains and lakes. Very scenic. An unexplored part of China mostly as it is nearly to Tajikistan and Pakistan rather than major cities in China.

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This part of the journey is from Kashi towards Pakistan southwest bound. Lots of snow peaked mountains and lakes. Very scenic. An unexplored part of China mostly as it is nearly to Tajikistan and Pakistan rather than major cities in China.

#ontheroad
I think the best sights are those that appeared right in front of your vision when least expected. As is the case here on the day excursion from Kashgar (Kashi to the Chinese). 

Mountains after mountains with snow peaks and lakes under the #blue sky! 

Yes, this is a rarity in Asia. Most places are crowded with civilization but this rare window into the heart of China is what takes breath away, not the pollution in the cities!

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This is the vista stretching from Kashi in western China to about 2 hours from Pakistan border. We drove for a day to simply enjoy the freedom from crowd and noises in this most populated country in the world! Who could have known there are still plenty of open spaces and fresh air here?

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The vista along Karakoram Highway on the Chinese side of the highway. Very well paved and maintained part of the highway dotted with awesome landscape.

Oh, not many Chinese were spotted either although this trip was back in 2007 May! 9 years to date!

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Ürümqi City Centre Hotel Deals

Conrad Urumqi

Conrad Urumqi

5 out of 5
669 Northern Youhao Road Ürümqi Xinjiang
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥21,079 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
¥21,079
¥24,578 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ürümqi. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)
Staff is helpful and room is exceptionally clean

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2025

Conrad Urumqi
Holiday Inn Express Urumqi Station by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Urumqi Station by IHG

3 out of 5
Maker Building 1, HSR Pearl RE Ürümqi Xinjiang
The price is ¥4,144 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
¥4,144
¥4,832 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ürümqi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Hongshan Arena and Hongshan Park are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
Very clean . Had a quiet restful night during my layover . Taxi was 7$ each way.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Urumqi Station by IHG
Hilton Garden Inn Urumqi Railway Station

Hilton Garden Inn Urumqi Railway Station

3.5 out of 5
Rongshang Building Urumqi
The price is ¥6,698 per night from Feb 21 to Feb 22
¥6,698
¥7,810 total
Feb 21 - Feb 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Ürümqi. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and meeting facilities. Popular attractions Hongshan Arena and Hongshan ...
6/10 (3 reviews)
房間整潔乾淨,濶落,清靜。 服務員都很有禮貌,地點近火車站,

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Urumqi Railway Station
Luxemon Xinjiang Hongfu Hotel

Luxemon Xinjiang Hongfu Hotel

4 out of 5
No. 160 Wuyi Road Ürümqi Xinjiang
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ürümqi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar ...
We asked for three beds and was given a very large room with 3 beds. Room was clean and the security guards at the metal detector were so eager to help me on looking for the bus route to the museums and parks I wanted to go. It was the guards that help me not the reception clerk, they did not know ...

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2019

Luxemon Xinjiang Hongfu Hotel
Urumqi Oriental Dynasty Hotel (People's Cinema · Xiaoximen Branch)

Urumqi Oriental Dynasty Hotel (People's Cinema · Xiaoximen Branch)

2 out of 5
17 Xinhua South Road Urumqi Xinjiang
Stay at this hotel in Ürümqi. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a conference center. Popular attractions Hongshan Park and Hongshan Arena are located ...
Urumqi Oriental Dynasty Hotel (People's Cinema · Xiaoximen Branch)
Jin Jiang International Hotel Urumqi

Jin Jiang International Hotel Urumqi

4 out of 5
802 South Anju Road, Shuimogou District Ürümqi Xinjiang
The price is ¥11,797 per night from Feb 21 to Feb 22
¥11,797
¥13,755 total
Feb 21 - Feb 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ürümqi. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Hongshan Park and Hongshan ...
酒店挺新的
酒店挺新的,就是早餐一般般

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2019

Jin Jiang International Hotel Urumqi
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Other neighborhoods around Ürümqi City Centre

This part of the journey is from Kashi towards Pakistan southwest bound. Lots of snow peaked mountains and lakes. Very scenic. An unexplored part of China mostly as it is nearly to Tajikistan and Pakistan rather than major cities in China.

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Tianshan District

You'll enjoy the mountain views and restaurants in Tianshan District. You might want to make time for a stop at Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar or Urumqi Water Amusement Park.

Tianshan District
love the snow here!

Shuimogou District

If you're spending some time in Shuimogou District, Hongshan Park and Hongshan Arena are top sights worth seeing.

Shuimogou District
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Saybagh District

If you're spending some time in Saybagh District, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum and South Mountain of Shihezi are top sights worth seeing.

Saybagh District
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Toutunhe District

If you're spending some time in Toutunhe District, you might consider exploring the museums.

Toutunhe District
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Dabancheng District

While visiting Dabancheng District, you might make a stop by sights like Chaiwopu Lake and Xinjiang Tianshan.

Dabancheng District