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. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ürümqi has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ürümqi in July, when the average temperature is 32 °C, and the highest can go up to 39 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -15 °C, with an average temperature of -9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Ürümqi, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
When flying to Ürümqi, you’ll arrive at Urumqi (URC), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ürümqi from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 18h 10m.
Average rates range from around RM 183 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 361 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay RM 5.78 per litre in Ürümqi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 69.36 and RM 92.48.