Urumqi Feature Food, Urumqi Travel Guide

Urumqi is the capital city of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In ancient times it was the only city on the northern route of the Old Silk Road to act as a center for tax collecting, administration and material supply. Urumqi has numerous natural and man-made sights, and is the place to experience modern Xinjiang.
The Xinjiang International Bazaar in Urumqi covers an area of 100,000 square meters, and is said to be the largest in the world. It combines shopping and entertainment, and there is also a mosque nearby. Urumqi´s folklore street offers the chance to observe the folklore and sample food and beverages from various localities.
The bars in Urumqi are also well worth a visit, particularly the Red Tomato Bar, which is haunt of the local Xinjiang Uygur youth.
Urumqi is a must for any Xinjiang tour, not least because it has the largest international airport in northwest China operating eight international air routes, and is the hub of the Eurasian Continental Bridge.

Dining

Urumqi´s culinary culture is rich and unique, a nice break from your typical Chinese fare. Of course, you can still find lots of typical Chinese food including Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine, but the local ethnic food and snacks are very tasty and very hot! Uigur, Mongolian, and Hui minority cuisine will all make your mouth water!

As both the Uigur and Hui minorities are Muslim, pork is rare in Xinjiang. Only Han Chinese eat pork here. It is therefore, important to remember to respect this tradition and remember that most meat served to you will either be mutton, beef, chicken or possibly duck. Xinjiang cuisine really excels at the preparation of mutton and Mutton Kebabs are popular throughout China. Other typical Xinjiang dishes include Lamian noodles, Nan bread, and Uigur rice.

4 Days Urumqi Silk Roads Tour

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Trip Overview:
Urumqi is an important destination of ancient Silk Roads in the history of China. Heaven Lake, at an elevation of 1980m, is a lake in high land decorated with spruce and Jokul. Minority is a pearl of Chinese culture, take this tour, you will get a chance to see impressive minority artifacts and relics of 12 minority in China.

17 Days Splendid Silk Road & Classical Architectures and Historical Ruins Tour

Tour Code: PC11

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Trip Overview:
Come to explore and discover the ancient and mysterious Silk Road with us in this 17 days tour. Follow us to go through China´s history by visiting the historical wonders, Buddhism temples, beautiful Chinese classical architectures and historical ruins. Experience the Moslem style weekly Great Sunday Bazaar, known as "the pearl on the Ancient Silk Road". Finish this wonderful trip by visiting the biggest and modern city Shanghai.

8 Days Silk Road Tour to Urumqi,Turpan,Dunhuang

Tour Code: PCSL08

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Trip Overview:
Come to explore the ancient and mysterious Silk Road with us in this 8 days tour. Follow us to go through China's history by visiting the historical wonders, Buddhism temples, beautiful Chinese classical architectures and historical fortresses. Besides you can take this chance to enjoy the beautiful nature scenery in northwest China.