How to get to & around Urumqi

Overview
Urumqi is located in the northwest of China, the middle of Xinjiang and the center of Eurasia. It's the world's farthest city from the sea ocean. Urumqi is China's transportation hub connecting South Asia and Europe. Many national highways and national trunk roads make Urumqi an important node in China's national highway network. At the same time, Urumqi is an important railway hub in Northwest China, the general hub of Xinjiang Railway. Urumqi is the second city which has the subway in the northwest of China. At present, there is only one subway line and one under construction.

How to get to Urumqi

By Plane
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is one of the important hub airports in Western China. With 113 routes, including 99 domestic routes, and 60 large and medium-sized cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Islamabad, Moscow Tashkent, Novosibirsk, Moscow, Islamabad, Almaty and Bishkek Be open to navigation. In short, flying to Urumqi is the best way and the most convenient way at present.

By Car (National Highway)
Urumqi is a transportation hub connecting South Asia and Europe. The total mileage of highway in Urumqi is 2905 kilometers. Many national highways and national trunk lines make Urumqi an important node in China's national highway network. In recent years, more and more people are keen on self driving tours in northwest China. You can enjoy the endless Gobi desert along the way, drive to any corner you want. Self driving tourists to Urumqi must pay attention to prepare sufficient materials.

By Train
In China, train has always been a very important mode of transportation, especially in Urumqi, which is located in the northwest. Urumqi is an important railway hub in Northwest China and the general hub of Xinjiang Railway. There are two major railway stations in Urumqi, Urumqi station and South Urumqi station. At present, 8 cities in China have opened trains to and from Urumqi directly. In addition, you can take the train to Kazakhstan, Astana and other surrounding countries.

Public City Transportation

By Bus
The Bus in Urumqi is very convenient, and the ticket price is 1 yuan. Operation time: 7:00-23:00 Normally.

By Taxi
The starting price of all taxis in Urumqi is 10 yuan, 1.3 yuan/km after 3km and 1.5 yuan/km at night. It costs about 30 yuan to take a taxi from the city center to the airport, and no more than 10 yuan to take a taxi to the South Railway Station.

By Metro
Urumqi is the second city which has the subway in the northwest of China.