Urumqi

Urumqi

Did you know that Urumqi is the city that’s farthest from the sea in the whole world? With sprawling pine covered woods to the south and snow capped peak of the Bogda Mountain, Urumqi is indeed a very scenic holiday destination. The climate of Urumqi, China is arid with significant differences in day and night temperatures which allows for a wide variety of exotic fruits and vegetation to thrive.

The best time to visit Urumqi, China is from May to October which is the short spring season for Urumqi when in the entire area, flowers are in bloom in all their resplendent beauty and glowing ripe melons are sold on the streets. Urumqi in China is famous as it falls on the legendary silk route that acted as the connection between the eastern and the western worlds.

Urumqi has a lot to offer to the tourist on holiday. It has recently been developing well and thereby a lot of supporting infrastructure like hotels and restaurants have sprung up. The Urumqi nightlife includes tasting local delicacies in the night market or just hanging out in a bar. The International Grand Bazaar is a total delight for holiday makers of all kinds as you can shop for a wide variety of handicrafts that are peculiar to the region of Urumqi, China. Carpets, rugs, atlas silks and embroidered garments of ethnic Uyghur variety are great buys.

Attractions in Urumqi, China include The Tartar Mosque which is a place of importance for Islamic activity in the region. The Turkic minority people of Urumqi are a peaceful tribe that have existed in the region since time immemorial and are very friendly and helpful to holiday makers. For those holiday makers who are interested in nature, the Kansas nature reserve is a spell binding get away with its glaciers, lakes, rivers, grasslands and forests. It lies in the Uyghur Autonomous Region and also extends to parts of Russia and Kazakhstan. There are many organized nature hikes and treks in this region. You must enquire with your local Urumqi tour operator for details.

There are many hotels to choose from in Urumqi which suit all budget types, one of them is The Mirage hotel.The rates for standard rooms fluctuate depending on the season and starts from $56 per night. It is located in the center of the city in the commercial area which makes it easy for the holidayers to commute between places. The Hoi Tak Hotel is another option which is in the business district and is situated close to the Urumqi railway station and other historical attractions.

For exchange of currency, the services of the Bank of China in Urumqi can be availed of. As a last note, you will find that Urumqi has a lot of exotic fruits to offer to the holiday makers and before you know you will be gorging on them. But a point to note is, drinking hot tea after these fruits will make your holiday a little bit difficult as it will give you bouts of diarhhoea. So enjoy your stay in China and don’t mix Tea with melons!