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Apr 13, 2015 | 9:58 am

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Tychian

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Originally Posted by jiejie

Yes, you should be able to leave the airport after going through Immigration and getting the TWOV stamp. Urumqi doesn't currently have any special restrictions on this AFAIK, but on a more general note, it does have extra security presence. And when you return to the terminal, you'll notice some additional security measures that tend not to happen at airports in eastern China.....having to take off shoes, for instance. They may be ultra-strict on the liquids/gels bit in carry-on luggage.

Thanks Jiejie!
And on the liquids/gels - when you mention ultra-strict, would that likely be enforcing the usual US regulations (small baggie with contents each under 100 ml) or, allowing none at all?