Ürümqi[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 Central Asia in terms of population.

Urumqi, 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.

Oct 8, 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, city and capital of the Uygur Autonomous Region of Xinjiang, northwestern China. The city (whose name in Uyghur means “fine pasture”) is situated in a fertile belt of oases along the northern slope of the eastern Tien (Tian) Shan range.

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Mar 21, 2018 · Here are the best attractions & things to do in Urumqi to help you plan a Urumqi tour, including natural and cultural landmarks - Tianshan Tianchi, Xinjiang Museum, etc.

Mar 2, 2025 · Ürümqi, the capital of Xinjiang, lies in the heart of the Eurasian continent. As a key hub on the Silk Road Economic Belt, it is known as the “City at the Center of Asia.” The city boasts a diverse cultural heritage with Han, Uyghur, and other ethnic groups.

Apr 13, 2021 · 10 most recommended places to visit in Urumqi are the Regional Museum, Grand Bazaar, Red Hill, Wuyi Night Market, Erdaoqiao Theatre, Heavenly Lake, Tianshan Grand Canyon…

Feb 7, 2023 · Urumqi (Pronounced: Y-RYM-chee) (乌鲁木齐; Wūlǔmùqí; Uyghur: ئۈرۈمچی) is the capital of the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, located in the Tian Shan mountains. The city has an urban population of around 2.5 million (2014).

Urumqi is famous for its claim that it is the most inland major city in the world, that being the farthest from any ocean; 2,300 km or further. There are two major ethnic groups, a quarter million of the original Uyghur inhabitants of the area and 1.5 million Han (ethnic Chinese); the city has a higher proportion of Han than elsewhere in the ...