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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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,…
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Xinjiang Fruits: A Seasonal Guide to What’s Fresh When
If you have ever stood in a Xinjiang market in high summer, you already know: the fruit here is not just good — it is frankly ridiculous. The combination o…
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Xinjiang Milk Tea: The Salty, Creamy Drink You Didn’t Know You Needed
If you have ever sat in a yurt on the vast grasslands of Xinjiang, or walked into a Uyghur home in Kashgar, one thing is certain: a bowl of hot, salty milk…
