Urumqi Travel Forum

My friends and I (all about 70 years old) will be in Macau in July.We intend to cross over to China for a 9-day free and easy trip.

We intend to fly to Urumqi from Guangzhow or Shenzen and later make our way back by land.

Please advise where we can purchase budget airfare or any other matters like accomodations and travel useful to us

Anyone have suggestions to cheap accomodation in Urumqi? Thanks.

I am planning a trip to urumqi and would like to know what flights to take from london uk. do i fly direct, or to what city in china before then flying on to urumqi?

Chinese multientry visa in Dubai, or 2 single entry visas?

Hey, I am doing a long trip

Dubai (Feb)
Iran (March-June)
Tajik/Krgyz (July)
-cross the Chinese border to Kashgar, and down to Pakistani frontier at Sost
-Pakistani/Islamabad, back to Chinese frontier
-re-enter China, up o Kashgar, Urumqi, Qinqghai, Xinining, get tebit permit, enter Lhasa (August)
-leave for Kathmandu
-Nepal (late September)
-India (mid-October0

My question is about the Chinese visa, and whether to get a multientry visa (2 entries), in Dubai, or 2 single entries, one in Dubai (to enter China after Kyrgyzstan), and the 2nd visa in Islamabad, to re-enter China.

If I get a multiple entry China visa in Dubai, I am concerned how valid it remains, especially since I am in Dubai in Feb, and planning to enter China (the 1st time) around July, and the second time, around August? Dubai, and Tehran are the only places I can pick up the Chinese multientry visa, before entering Central Asia, where it's said to be much harder to get the Chinese visa.

Also, what's the difference between a multiple entry visa vs. 2 single entry visas.

I am going to China twice. once after crossing the border with Kyrgyztan, down to Kashgar, on to the Pakistani frontier (total trip maybe 1 week, hardly worth the cost of a visa, butt I have to get into China).

2nd trip is coming back up to the Chinese frontier, after visiting Pakistan, and Islamabad. in Theory, I can pick up a 2nd single entry visa in Islamabad, where it's much cheaper than Dubai.

So the question is should I deal with all the Chinese visas in Dubai, and get a multientry, or get 2 single entries, one in Dubai, for the 1st entry, and another in Islamabad for the 2nd entry.

The 1st entry is going to l last about a week or 10 days max, just over the border to Kashgar, from Bishkek, and down to Sost, at the Pakistani frontier, so not much.

The 2nd entry will be lengthy and long, including Kashgar again Urumqi, Xining, Qinghai, at least a month-6weeks.

So what to do about the Chinese visa?

route from Tibet to Kyrgyzstan (and maybe Xinjiang)?

We are planning a Tibet trip in late June/early July, and afterwards, (depending on what kind of Chinese visa I get in Kathmandu, or Lhasa), I'd like to continue into China proper, and visit Xinjiang, and maybe even Qinghai.

My question is what kind of transport is there from Lhasa to Xinjiang? What's the website for the Chinese train that goes from Lhasa north? Does it stop in Urumuqi, or do I have to backtrack through Xining?

Another question is what route do I take to enter Kyrgystan (from China)? I choose Kyrgyz because Canadians get visa on arrival. I am also interested in entering Kazakhstan from China, but then I need to pre-arrange a visa, but where in that part of Western China, I don't know.

Tajikistan also borders Xinjiang, but I am not sure if foriegners are allowed to cross here?

I'm considering moving to Urumqi (from Austin, Texas) and would like to know if there are any grappling clubs or classes in Urumqi. I am a BJJ blue belt and would like to continue my training in at least some way once I get there.

Does anyone know if there are grappling schools in the area?

Thanks,
Jon Shoemaker

How do you get to the place near Urumqi which's the centre of Euro-Asia? Lonely Planet 2005 doesn't have a clue.

Could anyone please recommend reputable, reliable travel agencies in Urumqi?

My husband and I would be interested in the Silk route but have no idea where to start.? We would prefer 9 to 10 days duration for the tour because we plan to fly to Japan for another extend 4 days before flying home.
This is in the planning stage and would probably do in 2009.

I have other trips to China on my mind but will discuss later.

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Hi

Sorry, I meant hotel nearest to Urumqi Airport.

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Hi

Can anybody tell me what are the hotels nearest to the urumqi hotel, if possible, walkiing distant.

Thanks.

I'm moving to urumqi to live and work, and I'm little bit worry about the language and what i can do by myself. There is any nice place to go in urumqi?

I'm planning to visit Urumqi, Turban and Kanas Lake.

Is Kanas Lake closed in November?

How is the weather like in these places?

I'll be at a conference in Urumqi, and now I'm thinking about excursions for a group to Turpan and Tian Chi Lake. Are one-day trips possible? And maybe somebody knows if excursions are offered, or would we have to use puplic transportations?

And perhaps somebody has another good tip what to do with a group of scientists?

thanks in advance,
Ivonne

Hello!
I need help!
How can i find a bus to rent for 11 days to make trip to Dunhuan.
may be someone know phone of agency which have buses.
thank you.

It's come to my attention that that John's cafe has been closed for over three years. I'll be going to Urumqi on the 12th of May and would like to get some up to date information as the present guide books don't seem to be reliable. I've heard of a new foreign owned bar called fubar. Where is it and has anyboy been there?

I will be leaving for Xinjiang next week. I would like to find out some info on ATM in Xinjiang. Are there a lot of ATMs in Urumqi, Turpan,Kuqa? Do they take Foreign ATM cards? and any fee for the withdrawl? I really appreciate if any of you can provide me the info on this.


Stephanie

Does anyone know a place I can find wi-fi in Urumqi? In a hotel, a cafe, or whatever. Hopefully free, but not neccisary.

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Hi,

I have in mind going by train from Urumqi to Almaty in september. There are only two trains per week. Do you know, if the trains are often fully booked? Is it possible to get a ticket for four persons, when I buy it in Beijing aprox. 5 days before the departure. Or, how many days before departure can I buy the tickets? And what´s the price for it?
Thank you!

Hey, pretty simple question really. Does anybody who's been to Urumqi know what the dominant language is? I'm studying Mandarin Chinese and thinking of staying for a while, so did you encounter many Mandaring speakers?

Cheers
Doug

Is there a Pakistani consulate in Xinjiang? I will be travel overland across China and hope to enter Pakistan. If I get a visa in advance it will expire (3 month validity) before I get to the boarder. Any ideas?

Dear All,

I am thinking of visiting Urumqi during this coming Christmas. I wish to find out information related to the following things.

1. what is the weather like in Urumqi during Christmas?

2. What should i bring given that i depart from Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur (tropical country, summer all year round) ?

3. How much money should i bring? Does credit card help to get around in Urumqi?

4. How do i get to travel to Tian mountain and Tian "Pond" from Urumqi?

5. I will be travelling alone. Is it safe to travel alone?

6. If i depart from KL, in which city i should land in China that enables me to get a connecting flight the easiest way?

Sorry for whole bundle of questions, would appreaciate if all experienced travellers could advise me on the above mentioned areas.

Thanks & look forward to hearing your reply!

Cheers,
CT

I am planning to visit the Urumqi, Kasgar, Turpan area next February.

Has anyone been there at that time who can tell me about the weather.

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AntaeusCass

Hi all,

I am planning travelling round-trip to China by-road (at my own car) enroute KKH. I have had come to Khunjrab Pass in 2002 at my car over KKH.

This time I am planning to cross China via Kashgar and reach upto Uramqi onwards at my car. Certain questions are still pondring in my mind for this travel and I would appreciate to get your valuable comments: -

1:- Are foreigners allowed to enter China (over KKH) at thier own cars?
2:- If yes, what are additional documentations, fees and permissions required in this regard.
3:- What is the condition of road, hotels enroute to Uramqi?
4:- Are driving condtions save on this route?
5:- How long I can go (advice needed) in china by my car, if I ever extend my plan to go to eastren part of China?
5:- Any other additional input in this regard.

Your suggestions, ideas, experiences and advices will be greatly appreciate.

Cheers

imassadpk

Hi,

I will soon be traveling to Urumqi and I'm looking for hostel / guest house type accomodations - in other words, cheap. Anybody know of any places? The cheapest thing I'm hearing in $35 USD per night. Surely not!

Jan

Hi Everyone --

Xinjiang Airways operates a flight from Urumqi to Moscow every Wednesday. Does anybody have any clue on approximately how much this flight would cost for an early August travel?

Thanks for your help! Cheers!

Amy

I would be thankful to any body who can tell me about this route.

From urumqi to beijing

1. How much is the cost
2. how much time it takes.

Javad bosan
Pakistan.

My traveling companion is wanting to fly out of Urumqi, are there any international flights or quick links so he can get back to the UK?

Cheers, Dave

Is teh address for Poste Restante simply:

"person's name"
Poste Restante
Urumqi, CHINA

I haven't used poste restante before.
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