Even at its nearest point, Urumqi is more than 2,500 kilometers away from the sea. No other city in the world is more distant from the ocean than Urumqi. This distinctive geological feature has also influenced the city's culture. In a world where transportation and exchange plays vital roles, Urumqi's location definitely hampers its modernization, and thus seemingly alienates Urumqi from the center of modern civilization. But this inconvenience has helped found the city's unique glamour and distinguishes Urumqi from any other place in the world.

For most people, Urumqi is not only a geologically remote city, but also a psychologically and culturally one.

(Author: Jeff)

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