| Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, It likened to a piece of emerald embedded at the foot of Tianshan Mountains. the temperature in Urumqi fluctuates greatly between day and night. Urumqi is extremely dry due to its geographical location, continental climate. Spring and autumn are short while winter and summer are long. Remote as it is, the local inhabitants fondly call it 'Urumqi' which translates to mean graceful pasture. |
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Spring in Urumqi comes comparatively late. Usually the northern suburb of Urumqi has the first touch of spring in late March, the downtown area some two weeks later and the southern suburb ten days later again. Urumqi in summer is flowery and lush. Summer lasts typically for about 90 days in the northern suburb and about 60 days in the downtown area. |
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Urumqi is an ideal place for a summer holiday when the average downtown temperature is about 23C. From late August, autumn comes to Urumqi, a golden season of fruit harvests. In October you will experience fluctuations between day and night temperatures. temperature of the long winter in Urumqi is around -15C, but the scenery makes up for the cold at that time.
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The best period for visiting Urumqi is from May to October when flowers are in full bloom and the melons and fruits smell sweet and are ripe for the picking. Dress warmly even when traveling in the hottest month (July, August) for the temperature differences between morning and night. Be sure to bring a sweater and trench coat in May, June, September, October. During the cold winter (November to March), you will need heavy winter wear.
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