If you're living in Urumqi, there's a good chance you're already desperate to get out. Luckily, Urumqi's a perfect jump-off point for exploring one of China's most enormous and untraveled regions. Forget about the tourist-trap temples and fake attractions ... Read More>>

So you want to visit the epic, barren, and totally unforgiving wilderness that is rural Xinjiang, right? You might already have your heart set on "roughing it" somewhere in the Takla Makan desert, but did you know that right here in Urumqi, there ... Read More>>

Thanks to its location in the Chinese far west and its proximity to neighbouring Central Asian countries, the city of Urumqi’s unique mix of Chinese and Central-Middle Eastern culture ensures a steady stream of tourists. If you want to meet likeminded ... Read More>>