Korla Pear: Xinjiang’s Fragrant “Tribute Fruit” and How to Eat It
Korla pear (Ku’erle xiangli) is Xinjiang’s most famous fruit. Learn its history, how to pick ripe pears, season, storage, and how to eat and ship them home.
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Xinjiang Melons: Hami, Turpan Watermelon and the Art of Picking a Sweet One
From Hami melon to Turpan watermelon, Xinjiang grows some of the sweetest melons on earth. Learn the varieties, seasons, and how locals pick a perfect one.
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Xinjiang Kiwi: A Silk Road Fruit You Did Not Expect
Xinjiang kiwi from the Tianshan foothills is sweet, local, and cheap in autumn. Where to buy it, when it ripens, and how to eat it on the road.
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Hami Melon and Xinjiang’s Sweet Side: A Guide to the Region’s Melons, Grapes, and Fruit
Hami melon is just the start. A guide to Xinjiang’s sweet fruit — melons, grapes, apricots, and why the desert climate makes them so sugary.
