Urumqi Metro · Line 1 · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
Along Line 1, get to know Urumqi.
Highlights include Urumqi Botanical Garden, Xinjiang Science and Technology Museum, Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar. Pick one or two according to your interests and opening arrangements, allowing time beyond the station.
One line. Many sides of the city.
The line runs between International Airport and Santunbei. Check the train destination and onward connection before setting off; the highlights are not a one-day checklist.
Selected stops · intermediate stations omitted
Show all 21 stations
- 01International Airport
- 02Dadiwopu
- 03Xuanrendun
- 04Sangong
- 05Yingbin Road Crossing
- 06Botanical Garden
- 07Sports Center
- 08Tieluju
- 09Xiaoxigou
- 10Zhongyinggong
- 11Xinjiang Library
- 12Balou
- 13Wangjialiang
- 14Nanhu North Road
- 15Nanhu Square
- 16Xinxing Street
- 17Beimen
- 18Nanmen
- 19Erdaoqiao
- 20Xinjiang University
- 21Santunbei
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
3 places
Urumqi Botanical Garden
Make time for a visit at this stop
Explore gardens and discover local plant life.
Start from Botanical Garden and plan the onward walk or connection to the destination entrance. The station itself is not the entrance.
Allow around · About 1–2 hours, according to interest
Xinjiang Science and Technology Museum
Make time for a visit at this stop
Explore science through interactive exhibits.
Start from Balou and plan the onward walk or connection to the destination entrance. The station itself is not the entrance.
Allow around · About 1–2 hours, according to interest
03Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
Make time for a visit at this stop
Discover distinctive architecture, crafts and market life.
Start from Erdaoqiao and plan the onward walk or connection to the destination entrance. The station itself is not the entrance.
Allow around · About 1–2 hours, according to interest
BEFORE YOU GO
A little planning goes a long way.
Check opening and admission
Venues, gardens and events have their own opening and ticket arrangements. Visit durations are editorial estimates, not opening hours or train times; choose only the stops that interest you.
Photo credits
- Urumqi s bazzar.jpg — 29cm from Hong Kong · CC BY-SA 2.0
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