With a population of 3,03 million, Ürümqi is the largest city in Xinjiang, China by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ürümqi deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ürümqi in July, when the average temperature is 89.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 102.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Ürümqi, with an average rainfall of 0″.
When flying to Ürümqi, you’ll arrive at Urumqi (URC), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Ürümqi from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 21h 45m.
Average rates range from around $43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $94 and up for a 5-star experience.