Xinjiang Festivals and Public Holidays: Timing Your Trip Around the Calendar
Xinjiang’s calendar mixes national holidays with Islamic festivals. Plan around Navruz, Eid and Golden Week so you catch the best events — or dodge the crowds.
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Nowruz in Xinjiang: The Persian New Year on the Silk Road
Nowruz, the Persian spring new year, is alive across Xinjiang each March. Learn its meaning, the foods, the games, and where travelers can join the celebration.
