Driving in the largest city in Central Asia - Ürümqi, Xinjiang

Описание: Driving in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang and the largest city in Central Asia, to experience this charming and modern city of China.

Urumqi (Uyghur: ئۈرۈمچى شەھىرى‎, ), commonly known as Wushi, formerly known as Dihua, is located in northwest China, central Xinjiang, the center of the Eurasian continent, the northern foot of the middle section of the Tianshan Mountains, and the southern edge of the Junggar Basin. It is the city farthest from the ocean in the world. It has a total area of ​​13,800 square kilometers. At the end of 2023, the city had a permanent population of 4.0848 million. The languages ​​used include Mandarin, Uyghur, Kazakh, etc.

Urumqi is known as the "Heart of Asia" and a key city on the "Silk Road". It has national key cultural relics protection sites such as the Urabao Ancient City, the Tianshan Grand Canyon, a national 5A-level tourist attraction, and the Shuimogou Scenic Area, a 4A-level scenic spot. It has been rated as "China's Excellent Tourism City" and "China's Top Ten Ice and Snow Tourism Cities".

Alias: Wu City
Administrative division category: prefecture-level city
Region: Northwest China
Area: 13,800 km²
Subordinate regions: 7 urban districts, 1 county
Government seat: No. 30, Nanhu East Road, Urumqi
Telephone area code: 0991
Postal code: 830000
Climate conditions: mid-temperate continental arid climate
Population: 4.0848 million (permanent population at the end of 2023)
Famous attractions: Tianshan Grand Canyon Scenic Area, Silk Road International Resort, Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, Xinjiang Tianshan Wildlife Park
Airport: Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
Railway stations: Urumqi Station, Urumqi South Station, Wudong Station, Wuxi Station, Wubei Station
License plate code: 新A
Regional GDP: 4168.46 100 million yuan (2023)
GDP per capita: 102,078 yuan (2023)
Uyghur language: ئۈرۈمچى شەھىرى
Geographical coordinates: 86°37'33"-88°58'24" east longitude, 42°45'32"-44°08'00" north latitude
Famous universities: Xinjiang University, Xinjiang Agricultural University, etc.
Per capita disposable income: 49,034 yuan (urban) 28,290 yuan (rural) (2023)
Country: People's Republic of China
Dialects: Mandarin, Uyghur, Kazakh
Provincial administrative region: Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
Flower: rose

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