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Shihezi → Ürümqi

Day trip from Shihezi to Ürümqi

Ürümqi lies 137 km (85 mi) south-east of Shihezi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

At 137 km (85 mi) apart, Ürümqi is a realistic day trip from Shihezi: about 2 h 14 min each way by road.

ShiheziÜrümqi

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ShiheziÜrümqi
CountryChinaChina
Population572,7724.1 million
Elevation467 m (1,532 ft)862 m (2,828 ft)
Time nowUTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi)UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi)
Postal codes832000830000

Where to book tours and tickets in Ürümqi

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find things to do on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator (opens www.viator.com in a new tab)
GetYourGuideStrong European museum and attraction coverage with mobile tickets.Browse tickets on GetYourGuide (opens www.getyourguide.com in a new tab)
TiqetsFocused on timed museum and monument admission rather than guided tours.Get museum entry on Tiqets (opens www.tiqets.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Ürümqi

Our booking partner lists 65 places to stay in Ürümqi. Of the 60 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (23), and 9 are five-star. Guests have left 749 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Ürümqi from Shihezi?

137 km (85 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Shihezi; by road roughly 167 km (104 mi).

How long does it take to get from Shihezi to Ürümqi by road?

About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Shihezi and Ürümqi?

No, both are on Asia/Urumqi at the moment.

Where can I stay in Ürümqi?

Our booking partner lists 65 places to stay in Ürümqi, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.