It is learned that, during the 10th 5-year Plan period, Urumqi City received 588,900 men times of tourists from abroad, earning 1.376 bln RMB.

At present, Urumqi city is the largest tourist distribution center and takes lead in the tourist industry development. During the 11th 5-year Program period, Urumqi City will make efforts to form scaled and chain tourism industry system by 2010, thus making tourism industry of Urumqi become the key sector in its national economic development. Urumqi City will be constructed as a tourist zone with the most convenient transportation, densest scenic spots and perfect services, and strive for the top tourism city in China.