The Mingyuan New Times Hotel Urumchi sits in the downtown area. The property is within 10 minutes of the night bazaar with its famous food vendors, as well as the financial and commercial district of the city. The Mingyuan New Times Hotel Urumchi is approximately 20 km from the Urumchi airport.

There are 210 rooms at the Mingyuan New Times Hotel Urumchi, available in four classes including deluxe suites. Rooms have direct dial telephone, mini bar, and private bathrooms.

The Mingyuan New Times Hotel Urumchi is a business and leisure hotel that was built in 2000 and remodeled in 2005. The hotel maintains a four star rating and offers upscale modern décor. The hotel has onsite restaurants serving a blend of Chinese, Western, and Islamic dishes. There are eight conference rooms, as well as a multifunction room on the fifth floor with simultaneous translation service. For relaxation, the hotel has a fully equipped gym with cardio equipment and free weights supplemented by a swimming pool and a sauna.