Polo (手抓饭) is Xinjiang’s most iconic dish — a fragrant pilaf of rice, lamb, carrots, and onions. Learn its history, how it’s made, regional variations, and where to find the best Polo in Xinjiang.
Naan in Xinjiang isn’t just one thing — there’s guitar-shaped naan, onion naan,芝麻 naan, and more. Here’s a guide to the different varieties and where to find the best ones.
Xinjiang yogurt (酸奶) is nothing like the sweetened stuff from supermarkets. It’s tart, thick, and often served with honey or jam. Here’s where to find the best in Urumqi and Kashgar.
Laghman (拉条子) is Xinjiang’s answer to hand-pulled noodles — thick, chewy, and topped with a savory vegetable and meat sauce. Here’s where to find the best bowls in Urumqi and Kashgar.
Why Urumqi Deserves a Dedicated Food Trip
Most foreign travelers treat Urumqi as a transit hub—land at Diwopu Airport, spend one night, and flee to Kash…
Walking into a Uyghur bakery at 07:00 in Kashgar is like walking into the center of the Earth’s oven. Plan your Xinjiang trip with our expert guide.
Standing in a night market in Kashgar for the first time is a sensory overload you don’t forget. Plan your Xinjiang trip with our expert guide.
Xinjiang is not just China’s largest province — it’s one of the world’s great culinary crossroads
If there is a Xinjiang street food that rivals lamb skewers for popularity, it is Samsa (烤包子, kǎo bāozi). These baked buns — filled with spiced lamb and on…
If you spend more than two days in Xinjiang, you will develop a habit: spotting the round, flat bread called naan (馕). It is everywhere — stacked in basket…