Hotel Urumchi

Urumchi, whose name means "beautiful pasture" in the language of the local Dzungar people has much to offer the discerning traveler. As well as being a major commercial center, there is much to see and do for the leisure visitor. For an interesting cultural visit, some excellent and diverse food or a luxury stay in a world class hotel Urumchi has something to offer.

Urumchi is set in the northwest of China in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. With an urban population of over 2.5 million people, the city has earned itself a mention in the Guinness Book of Records as being the most remote city from the sea anywhere in the world, being some 1,400 miles from the nearest coastline. The city is near the northern route of the Silk Road.

The climate in Urumchi is semi-arid with a large difference between summer and winter temperatures, varying between 23.7C (74.7F) and -12.6C (9.3F). The main language of the area is Uyghur, although many people also speak Mandarin Chinese.

Urumchi is a major industrial center within Xinjiang. As a result, the area is excellent at catering for the business traveler. The annual Urumqi Foreign Economic Relations and Trade Fair is the largest trade fair in western China, its purpose being to promote trading between northwestern China and foreign countries.

There is much to see whilst visiting this city. The International Grand Bazaar Xinjiang is one of the most attractive and most popular tourist sites. This Islamic market is a lively center of entertainment and shopping with over 3,000 stalls and shops, an opera theater and an open mosque. As well as offering regional items it also has goods from neighboring countries such as Russia and Mongolia.

There are several museums in the area. The Xinjiang Ugyur Regional Museum has a number of artifacts on display that celebrate the area's cultural diversity and history. The Xinjiang Silk Road Museum concentrates on the Han and Tang dynasties as well as the cultures of the ethnic mix of the area. The Xinjiang Geological and Mineral Museum is one of China's largest geological museums and offers a fascinating insight into the natural resources of the area.

The area is well known for its food, in particular its naan, kebabs, pilaf and hand stretched noodles. There are numerous food stalls in the city as well as a wide range of restaurants, serving everything from Asian to Russian to American cuisine. Many of the hotels have a number of restaurants offering both Western and local dishes.

For those looking for an excellent experience in a contemporary hotel Urumchi has much to offer. The city is home to a world class selection of modern hotels with all the facilities that one expects. Those traveling on business will find excellent amenities on offer from conference facilities to print and secretarial services to banquet or private dining facilities. Those looking to relax will find spa and fitness facilities and, in some of the hotels, indoor swimming pools. The hotel restaurants offer a wide range of cuisines with some establishments offering several different restaurants, as well as bar, nightclub and karaoke facilities. Additionally, many of the hotels in the city also have multilingual staff.

For those looking to stay in a modern hotel Urumchi can offer much to the business and leisure traveler alike. The city has good transport links too. It has its own international airport, the Urumchi Diwopu International Airport, which is a hub for China Southern Airlines. It is also a rail hub of Xinjiang, with the Lanxin railway connecting the area to the rest of China.

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