Nalati Grassland: Why It’s Considered Xinjiang’s Most Beautiful Alpine Meadow
If there is one place in Xinjiang that makes you feel like you have stepped into a Swiss landscape painting, it is Nalati Grassland (那拉提草原). Rolling green…
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Kashgar Old City: A Visitor’s Guide to the Ancient Silk Road Hub
If you ask seasoned Xinjiang travelers which single place best captures the region’s ancient Silk Road soul, the answer is almost always the same: Kashgar…
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Tianshan Mountains: Getting There and What to Expect
If there is one mountain range that defines Xinjiang, it is the Tianshan Mountains (天山, “Mountains of Heaven”). They run 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) eas…
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Kashgar Food Guide: The 8 Best Dishes to Eat in Xinjiang’s Ancient Silk Road City
If there is one mountain range that defines Xinjiang, it is the Tianshan Mountains (天山, “Mountains of Heaven”). They run 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) eas…
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Urumqi Food Map: The 10 Must-Eat Dishes and Best Restaurants in Xinjiang’s Capital
If there is one mountain range that defines Xinjiang, it is the Tianshan Mountains (天山, “Mountains of Heaven”). They run 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) eas…
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Whole Roasted Lamb: The Festive Feast You Need to Try in Xinjiang
If there is one mountain range that defines Xinjiang, it is the Tianshan Mountains (天山, “Mountains of Heaven”). They run 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) eas…
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Sanzi (Fried Dough Twists): The Crunchy Snack You’ll Find Everywhere
If there is one mountain range that defines Xinjiang, it is the Tianshan Mountains (天山, “Mountains of Heaven”). They run 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) eas…
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Xinjiang Fruits: What’s in Season When You Visit
If there is one mountain range that defines Xinjiang, it is the Tianshan Mountains (天山, “Mountains of Heaven”). They run 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) eas…
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Xinjiang Milk Tea: Why It Tastes Nothing Like the Sweet Version You Know
If there is one mountain range that defines Xinjiang, it is the Tianshan Mountains (天山, “Mountains of Heaven”). They run 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) eas…
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Sanzi (馓子): Xinjiang’s Crispy Fried Dough Twists — A Complete Cultural and Culinary Guide
If you walk through the streets of Kashgar’s Old City during Eid al-Fitr (肉孜节), or step into a Uyghur home in the days leading up to any major celebration,…
