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It is located at 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. The famous geographical center of Asia is located 30 kilometers away from the southern suburbs of Urumqi.

Urumqi, in ancient Junggar Mongolian language, means "beautiful pasture".

Urumqi has majestic natural landscapes and cultural landscapes rich in regional and ethnic characteristics.

The prestigious Dabancheng City, the charming Tianchi Lake, the fascinating geographical center of Asia, the No. 1 Glacier known as the "living fossil of glaciers", and the beautiful Nanshan Natural Pasture, Gangou Chrysanthemum Terrace, Baiyanggou Waterfall, etc. are all

A popular tourist destination for Chinese and foreign tourists.

The Red Mountain standing in the urban area is the symbol of Urumqi. From the top of the mountain, you can have a panoramic view of the entire city.

Major revolutionary sites and revolutionary memorial sites include the Eighth Route Army Office in Xinjiang, the former residence of martyr Mao Zemin, the former site of the West Route Army of the Chinese Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army, and the Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery in Urumqi, etc.

The main monuments and ancient temples include Wulabo Ancient City, Shaanxi Grand Temple, Alagou "Stone Barrier", Confucian Temple, Gongning City Ruins, Ji Xiaofeng Yuewei Thatched Cottage, "One Shot Success", etc.

The Autonomous Region Museum and the Xinjiang Ethnic and Folk Customs Exhibition Hall have been listed as important national tourist attractions. The Erdaoqiao Ethnic Market is the place with the most concentrated and rich ethnic customs, attracting many domestic and foreign tourists.

In May 2021, Urumqi ranked 33rd in the capital strength list of mainland China cities in 2021. The ranking of China's provincial capital cities in 2020 was released. Urumqi's GDP accounted for 24.19% of the province, ranking 16th.

In March 2021, Urumqi ranked 54th in the 2021 comprehensive strength rankings of Chinese cities.

In January 2021, the 2020 Rural Revitalization Communication Influential Cities Ranking was released, and Urumqi ranked 78th.

In January 2021, the "2020 China City Science and Technology Innovation Development Index Ranking" was released, and Urumqi ranked 49th.

In January 2021, the list of China's "Top 100 Most Efficient Cities" in 2020 was released, with Urumqi ranked 56th. In December 2020, the 2020 China's Safest Cities Ranking was released, with Urumqi ranked 20th.

As of December 2020, Urumqi ranks 27th in terms of the number of general colleges and universities in cities across the country, with 25 colleges and universities.

In December 2020, Urumqi was selected into the first batch of national cultural and tourism consumption pilot cities.

In December 2020, the 2020 China City Business Environment Ranking was released, and Urumqi ranked 64th. In October 2020, Urumqi won the title of National Double Support Model City (County) in 2020.

In October 2020, the "2020 China Blue Sky Top 100 Cities List" was released, and Urumqi ranked 104th.

In September 2020, the Ministry of Transport named Urumqi as the third batch of national public transit city construction demonstration cities.

In September 2020, the Wharton Economic Research Institute released the "Ranking of China's Top 100 Cities in 2020", and Urumqi ranked 44th.

In August 2020, the General Administration of Sports determined Urumqi as a national sports consumption pilot city.

In July 2020, the "2020 National Internet Celebrity Cities Ranking" was released, and Urumqi ranked 48th on the list.

In July 2020, "China Customs" magazine released the list of "China's Top 100 Foreign Trade Cities in 2019", and Urumqi ranked 96th.

In June 2020, the "Ranking of China's Best Cities for Studying in 2019" was released, and Urumqi ranked 30th on the list (representative university: Xinjiang University).

In July 2019, the National Health Commission and the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine identified Urumqi as a pilot city for the construction of an urban medical consortium.

In 2019, Urumqi was selected into the Top 100 Chinese Cities with Development Potential in 2019, ranking 47th.

In November 2017, Urumqi was included in the fifth national civilized city list and the previous national civilized city list that was confirmed by review to continue to retain the honorary title.

In July 2016, Urumqi won the title of National Double Support Model City (County) in 2016.

In January 2014, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development named Urumqi a National Garden City in 2013.