Shopping in Xinjiang’s Bazaars: Bargaining, Etiquette, and What to Buy
Master bargaining in Xinjiang’s bazaars. Learn what to buy, fair prices, etiquette, and how to avoid common tourist traps.
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Sending Postcards and Mail from Xinjiang: A Traveler’s Practical Guide
How to buy postcards, get the right stamps, and address international mail from Xinjiang, plus realistic delivery times and what not to send.
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Xinjiang Felt Carpets: The Kazakh Shyrdak Tradition and Where to Find It
Felt carpets (shyrdak) are the nomadic art of Xinjiang’s Kazakh and Kyrgyz herders. Here’s how they’re made, what the motifs mean, and where to buy.
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Xinjiang Silver Jewelry: A Buyer’s Guide to Uyghur, Kazakh, and Tajik Silver
From chunky Uyghur silver to Kazakh zoomorphic pendants, here’s how to spot, price, and buy authentic Xinjiang silver jewelry without getting burned.
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Buying Hetian Jade in Xinjiang: A Traveler’s Guide to the Real Thing
A practical guide to buying Hetian (Hetian) jade in Xinjiang — where to shop, how to spot fakes, what prices to expect, and how to bring it home.
