Urumqi City Guide 2026: Xinjiang Capital — Grand Bazaar, Tianshan Views & Gateway to Silk Road
Explore Urumqi, the world's most distant major city from any ocean and the vibrant gateway to China's wild northwest. This 2026 guide covers the legendary International Grand Bazaar, the stunning Tianshan Heavenly Lake, the extraordinary Xinjiang Regional Museum with its ancient mummies, Uyghur cuisine that will reshape your understanding of Chinese food, and practical advice for using Urumqi as your launchpad into the Silk Road, Ili Valley, and beyond.
