Polo (Pilaf Rice): How to Order and Eat It Like a Local
If there is one dish that defines Xinjiang’s culinary identity, it is Polo (手抓饭, shǒu zhua fàn). This fragrant pilaf — a harmonious mixture of rice, lamb,…
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Duku Highway Self-Drive: What the Guidebooks Don’t Tell You
If you are planning a self-drive trip in Xinjiang, there is one road that should be at the top of your list: the Duku Highway (独库公路). This 561-kilometer (3…
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Nalati Grassland Practical Guide: Tickets, the Cable Car, and Getting from Yining
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 Town Practical Guide: Where to Enter, How Long, and What to Eat
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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Which Tianshan Section to Visit: Tianchi vs Tomur vs Bogda Compared
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: Eating by Neighbourhood and the Grand Bazaar
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…
