You need to know this when you come to Urumqi for the first time.

Urumqi has a long sunshine time, and its working hours are two hours later than those in mainland cities. Ninety percent of the people here use Beijing time, and it gets dark at seven or eight in winter and after ten in summer.

For example, the working hours in Urumqi are generally at 10: 00 or even 10: 30 in the morning, get off work at 7: 00 or 7: 30 in the afternoon, and start brushing your mobile phone to sleep at 11: 00 in the evening.

2. About climate

The temperature difference between day and night in Urumqi is large, especially when the seasons change, but the climate is relatively dry, and the clothes dry quickly after washing. Although the temperature is low in winter, it is not as wet and cold as in the south. The room is heated and warm enough to wear light clothes.

Tips:

Urumqi has a relatively dry climate. Remember to drink plenty of water every day and prepare moisturizing products such as moisturizer and lip balm in advance. In addition, due to the large temperature difference between morning and evening, remember to prepare clothes according to the weather forecast. In Urumqi, the spring, summer, autumn and winter of a year are very distinct.

3. About diet

There are quite a variety of food in Urumqi, which basically covers all the food in Urumqi. Don't worry about not calling your favorite dishes. Don't worry about not having enough to eat. The daily meals in Urumqi are generally in 15-25 yuan, such as pilaf, mixed noodles, fried noodles, bibimbap and so on.

Xinjiang cuisine, hot pot, barbecue, skewers, Sichuan cuisine, Hunan cuisine and Cantonese cuisine are generally available for friends to get together, and the prices vary according to the specifications and positioning of the store. For example, if four people eat a big meal, it is conservatively estimated that the consumption will be around 400 yuan, and one hundred per capita will let you eat until you fly.

Tips:

Urumqi restaurant distinguishes between Chinese food and Chinese food, and the ratio is almost 50/50. You can't eat pork in the dining room, and try not to say anything. You should respect the living customs and beliefs of some ethnic minorities ~

4. About transportation

Traveling in Urumqi is no different from other cities, such as bus, brt bus, taxi, subway 1 line.

The urban bus fare is basically 1 yuan (rarely two yuan), and brt is 1 yuan. There are also express passengers around the city, and the fare is 5 yuan. Its advantages are long lines and few stops, so it is fast. If you want to cross the region and are in a hurry, it is recommended to take it.

Taxi starting price 10 yuan, 3km, per kilometer 1.3 yuan. Relatively speaking, the city is not particularly big. If you go out to play in the auto market, it's basically around 30 yuan. Taxis will have meters, and pit drivers basically don't exist.

Tips:

1. Take a taxi to avoid the rush hour, especially in Youhao, Medical College and Xiaoximen area. Traffic jams will hinder people's lives.

2. Try not to take a black car. One is for safety, and the other is to avoid unreasonable charges by black car drivers.

3.3. No liquids are allowed. Brt station, so you need to open the package for inspection. If you want to drink water, you can buy it at the drink vending machine set up at the station.

At present, only line 1 has been opened in the subway, from the eighth floor station to Diwobao Airport Station, starting from 2 yuan and going all the way down to 5 yuan.

5. About accommodation

There are many hotels of different grades in Urumqi, such as Hanting, 7 Days and Home Inn, which can be seen everywhere. 150-200 yuan can stay in a room with a good environment for one night.

Tips:

You need to show your ID card to stay in a hotel, and most hotels can also show your motor vehicle driver's license.

If you can also choose Hilton, Sheraton, Ruihao and other international hotels, the service and environment are quite good, ranging from 600-2800 yuan a night.

6. On regional culture and security

Urumqi is a multi-ethnic city, and Mandarin is the local lingua franca, so don't worry about language barriers. Moreover, Urumqi has the highest safety factor in the country, and police kiosks, convenience police stations and special police officers can be seen everywhere on the street.

Tips:

To travel in Urumqi, an ID card is a must ~

Entering major supermarkets, taking public places such as brt, parks, etc., it is generally necessary to brush the ID card and check the package. Although it is a bit troublesome, it is also to ensure everyone's safety.

7. How to play in Urumqi?

There are many landmark attractions in Urumqi, such as Shuimogou Park, Hongguangshan Park, Green Valley, Maye Ancient Ecological Park, etc. Almost all of them are recommended online, and navigation is easy to reach.

If you come for the culture and customs of Xinjiang, Xinjiang Museum and International Grand Bazaar are not to be missed.

Recommendation 1: Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum (currently closed, opened in June 20021).

The museum is free to visit, and there will be free explanations at any time every day.

The first floor is a display of historical relics and ethnic customs in Xinjiang, including bronzes, textiles and wood products. It's hard to see in other areas and it's well preserved. The display of ethnic customs shows the history, living conditions and dress customs of twelve ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, which is quite distinctive.

The second floor is the Museum of Ancient Mummies in Xinjiang. There are Loulan beauty, Xiaohe female corpse, Qiemo male and female corpse, Yingpan male corpse, General Zhang Xiong, and mummified children. There will be an introduction about the mummy, and the nails and hair are relatively complete.

Here, you can feel the collision and integration of various cultures in Xinjiang for thousands of years, visit those unique cultures and cultural relics, and learn more about Xinjiang's history and culture through lecturers.

Tips:

Address: No.581Northwest Road, Shayibake District, Urumqi

Opening hours: summer10: 00-18: 00; Winter 10:30- 18:00. The museum is closed every day 16:30 and every Monday. The opening day is limited to 2000 people every day.

Recommendation 2: International Grand Bazaar

International Grand Bazaar can be said to be a place with both Xinjiang customs and international norms. It is the window of Xinjiang. With its unique architectural style, it reproduces the prosperity of the Silk Road on the basis of covering functionality and sense of the times, and embodies the rich ethnic characteristics and regional culture of the western regions.

It is a scenic spot integrating tourism, ethnic trade, catering, ethnic art exhibition and retail.

There is full coverage of free high-speed wifi, which is the welfare of foodies. There are many Xinjiang specialties on the street, as well as the small flower hat, hetian jade and lavender essential oil, which fully show the characteristics and customs of Xinjiang.

It is worth visiting the 80-meter-high Silk Road Sightseeing Tower. The first floor is the observation deck, with an area of 2 16.5 square meters. On the second floor is the Pelek Bar. On the wall of the bar are the landscape pictures and texts of "Top Ten Fans in Xinjiang" and the introduction pictures and texts of ethnic customs in Xinjiang. It is also a pleasure to walk the streets and sit in the tower and talk about the world.

International Grand Bazaar suggests taking photos, visiting and experiencing, because the food and handicrafts here are more expensive, which can fully meet the purchase needs of other blocks in Urumqi.

Tips:

Address: Erdao Bridge, Jiefang South Road, Tianshan District

Opening hours: The Grand Bazaar area is open all day, the business hours of shops are generally around 09: 30-22: 00, and the opening hours of the Silk Road Sightseeing Tower are 10: 00-20: 00.

Tickets: The Grand Bazaar doesn't need tickets. Tickets for the Silk Road Sightseeing Tower in the center of the square, 50 yuan. You can use navigation to search for a location!