Ürümqi, Regional capital in Xinjiang, China
Located at an elevation of 800 meters, Ürümqi extends across multiple districts surrounded by the Tian Shan Mountains in northwestern China.
The Qing dynasty acquired Ürümqi in 1755 during the conquest of the Dzungar Khanate, transforming it from a small Mongolic settlement into an administrative center.
The local markets display traditional crafts and artworks from Uygur artisans throughout Eastern Turkestan, representing the regional artistic traditions.
The city maintains direct railway connections to multiple Chinese provinces and Central Asian countries, facilitating international trade and transportation.
Lake Tianchi, situated 110 kilometers from Ürümqi, reaches depths of 105 meters and forms a crescent shape at an altitude of 3,400 meters.
Location: Xinjiang
Elevation above the sea: 800 m
Website: http://urumqi.gov.cn
GPS coordinates: 43.82250,87.61250
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:03
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Grand Bazaar
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Beiting
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Emin Minaret
162.3 km
Xinjiang Hall of the People
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Astana Cemetery
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Urumqi Glacier No.1
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Primeval Structure Telescope
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Xinjiang Astronomical Observatory
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Urumqi Science and Technology Museum
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