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Urumqi' s advantageous location has ensured its reputation as a key transportation link between cities in landlocked Xinjiang. The international airport in Urumqi has 53 domestic air routes and 14 foreign routes, flying to Russia, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.Read More>>
Urumqi International Airport (URC) is the hinge for all major air-traffic in northwest China. International flights leave daily for destinations in Russia, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, including Tashkent, Novosibirsk, Moscow,... Read More>>
The Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway stops at Urumqi Railway Station, connecting Urumqi to six major Chinese cities, including Beijing (45hrs), Shanghai (48 hrs), Lanzhou (25 hrs), Hankou (44 hrs) Chengdu (54 hrs), Zhengzhou (47 hrs), Chongqing (57 hrs),... Read More>>
Urumqi is on the route of buses leaving daily for Turpan (3hrs), Shihezi and Kashgar (24hrs). It is possible to get to Almaty, Kazakhstan via Korgas (16-26 hrs) on a long-haul bus from the Beijiao Passenger Transport Station Read More>>
2000 buses cover a network of 130 routes across the city. Journeys cost RMB1 or RMB2 depending on distance. First bus leaves at 8.am, and the network closes at 10pm. Read More>>
Over 7,000 taxis operate around the city, charging a flat fee of RMB 6 for the first 3 kilometers and RMB 1.3 per kilometer after that: you will find that journeys rarely exceed RMB 15. Read More>>
Armed with a well arranged travel plan, renting a car to visit attractions in or around Urumqi can be a convenient and time-saving choice compared to traveling by bus. We suggest that you use a reliable agency to find a car with a local driver.... Read More>>
