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 Leather & Saddle Crafts: Where to Buy Handmade Goods That Last
A shopper’s guide to Xinjiang leather – hand-tooled saddles, boots and bags. Where to buy, how prices work, and how to spot machine-made fakes.
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Xinjiang Handwoven Textiles: Atlas Silk, Felt & the Artisans Keeping the Looms Alive
A first-person guide to Xinjiang handwoven textiles – Atlas silk, felt rugs and saddlebags – where to watch weavers work and how to buy without getting burned.
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Xinjiang Souvenirs: What’s Worth Buying, Where to Find It, and What’s Fake
From atlas silk and Uyghur knives to dried fruit and jade, Xinjiang is a Silk Road shopper’s dream. What’s worth buying and where to find it.
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Xinjiang Bazaars and Markets: A Practical Shopping Guide to the Silk Road’s Living Souks
How to shop Xinjiang’s bazaars: the best markets, what to buy, how to bargain, and what not to miss at the legendary Kashgar Sunday Bazaar.
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Xinjiang Sea Buckthorn: A Traveller’s Guide to the Sour Orange Berry of the North
Xinjiang sea buckthorn explained: what it tastes like, where it grows, juice vs jam vs concentrate, fair prices, and how to buy the good stuff.
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Shopping & Souvenirs in Xinjiang: What to Buy and Where
Xinjiang’s bazaars sell jade, carpets, knives, dried fruit, and silk — but quality varies wildly. This guide covers the best buys, the real vs. fake, and how to haggle without embarrassment.
