Ürümqi - Wikipedia
WEBÜrümqi [a] is the capital of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Northwestern China. [5] . With a census population of 4 million in 2020, Ürümqi is the second-largest city in China's northwestern interior after Xi'an, as well as the largest in …
Urumqi | China, Map, & History | Britannica
WEBMay 12, 2024 · History. The area first came under full Chinese control in the 7th and 8th centuries, when the Chinese established the protectorate general of Beiting some 80 miles (130 km) to the east.
Urumqi Travel Guide: the Remotest Major City in the World
WEBUrumqi, capital of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, is the largest city in Western China. It also holds the record for the remotest major city in the world, and most "landlocked" as it's 2,500 km (1,400 mi) from the nearest sea.
Urumqi Travel Guide: Attractions, History, Festivals
WEBApr 16, 2024 · As the capital city of Xinjiang, Urumqi serves as the political, economic and cultural centers and is best known for Heavenly Lake and Tianshan Mountains.
Ürümqi travel - Lonely Planet | China, Asia
WEBIn Xīnjiāng's capital, Ürümqi (乌鲁木齐; Wūlǔmùqí), high-rise apartments form a modern skyline that will soon dash any thoughts of spotting wandering camels and ancient caravanserais.
Urumqi – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBUrumqi (Pronounced: ÜH-RÜM-chee) (Chinese: 乌鲁木齐 Wūlǔmùqí; Uyghur: ئۈرۈمچی) is the capital of the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, administered by the People's Republic of China. The city has a population of around 2.5 …
Urumqi Travel Guide 2024 - China Discovery
WEBUrumqi is a landlocked city in northwest China with the furthest distance to the sea in the world. It has a Temperate Semi-arid Continental Climate, which features in dry air, little rainfall, hot summer, cold winter, short spring and autumn and big temperature difference between day and night.
Urumqi Attractions China: Sightseeing Sites in Urumqi
WEBApr 12, 2021 · The tourist treasures of Urumqi outshine those of many other provinces and cities. As an important strategic locale in the ancient Silk Road and the gathering place of historic East-West exchanges, it is home to numerous cultural relics and historic treasures.
Urumqi: The Colorful Modern Capital Of The Silk Road
WEBAug 1, 2023 · Urumqi is a fascinating city located in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, known for its unique blend of cultures, vibrant history, and delicious cuisine.
Ürümqi summary | Britannica
WEBÜrümqi , or Urumchi or Wu-lu-mu-ch’i , City (pop., 2003 est.: 1,401,990), capital of Xinjiang autonomous region, northwestern China. Situated along the northern face of the Tien Shan, it first came under Chinese control in the 7th–8th century and became an important centre for caravans en route to Turkistan.
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