What to do in Urumqi

Activities, attractions and tours
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Urumqi Attractions

Always up for expanding your horizons and inventive ways to get your kicks, you're prepared to check out an exciting travel spot from top to bottom. You're excited to set course in a different direction. It's not hard to fill an itinerary, because Expedia makes it a breeze to book lots of things to do. Book your activities now, and the only thing you'll have left to do is count the days until your escape and think about all the places you'll go. Next stop: Urumqi!

  • Reserve your favourite activities and day trips on Expedia for significant savings, and you will still have enough cash for a dream hotel or luxurious meal while you're visiting. The activities in Urumqi aren't only perfect for you, but they won't cost an arm and a leg. We have 13 things to do here, and you can get them starting at £170.
  • Urumqi is a favourite among sightseers like you. In fact, many travellers have been visiting Urumqi to check out local hot spots and explore the best things to do, and a good amount of these visitors can't wait to return. The top activities can catch the enthusiasm of even experienced travellers, and one look at our list explains why. Our list includes an impressive array of historically based tours and opportunities for adventure. From unique ways to explore the best this area has to give like a The Blue Lagoon with Admission Ticket & Golden Circle Tour to The Blue Lagoon with Admission Ticket & Transport, which provides the ultimate way to decompress, there is an abundance of active options to choose from when you consider all the things you can do here at Expedia.

Our activities are the ideal way to organise your trip. It takes an expert itinerary to really get the most out of Urumqi, particularly when you wish to include lots of exciting activities. And it's evident that you don't want to hunker down in your hotel room遥ou are ready to get out and see what life is like for locals. You look forward to covering the top activities around, and an afternoon walking through charming neighbourhoods is always time well spent. Book guided tours on Expedia, and leave your map behind.


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Popular places to visit

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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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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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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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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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