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Ürümqi
City in Xinjiang, China
Overview
Ürümqi, the lively capital of Xinjiang, acts as the gateway to Northwestern China and blends Han Chinese and Uyghur cultures in its daily life. Surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery, the city is known for its dynamic markets, ethnic cuisine, and rich Silk Road history.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Xinjiang
Population
4,054,369
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
43.82°, 87.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$893
Local Cost
$393
Local Income
$500
Cashless
85
English
30
Temperature
10.7°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
-5.0°C
Record High
45.3°C
Record Low
-25.9°C
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
285 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
URC
Distance
15 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped19 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 19 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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