What to do in Urumqi

Activities, attractions and tours
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Places to Visit in Urumqi

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Discover the most popular places to visit in Urumqi

Explore areas of Urumqi

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Urumqi City Centre

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Urumqi City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Hongshan Park or Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum.

Urumqi City Centre
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Xinshi District

While visiting Xinshi District, you might make a stop by sights like Hongshan Park and Urumqi Water Amusement Park.

Xinshi District
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Shuimogou District

While visiting Shuimogou District, you might make a stop by sights like Hongshan Park and Hongshan Arena.

Shuimogou District
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Saybagh District

If you're spending some time in Saybagh District, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum and South Mountain of Shihezi are top sights worth seeing.

Saybagh District
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Tianshan District

You'll enjoy the mountain views and restaurants in Tianshan District. You might want to make time for a stop at Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar or Xinjiang Office of the Eighth Route Army.

Tianshan District
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Toutunhe District

If you're a traveller that's interested in museums, Toutunhe District might be a good pick.

Toutunhe District

Day trip destinations from Urumqi