Shihezi on Foot: The Garden City Most Travellers Drive Past
Plan a self-guided Shihezi walking tour from the railway station through the Reclamation Museum, Ai Qing Poetry Hall, Xingfu Road market and West Park.
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Kashgar’s Century-Old Teahouse: A Living Silk Road Ritual
Kashgar century-old teahouse inside the old city: 1-2 hours, 30-50 yuan a head, tea from 28 yuan with free refills, the Wustangboyi crafts street anchor.
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Xinjiang with Children: What Worked and What We Would Skip
Xinjiang with children is doable if you keep travel days short and altitudes low. Here is what worked on our family trip and what we would skip next time.
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Hongshan Park: Urumqi’s Free Hilltop View and Old Pagoda
Hongshan Park view Urumqi: a free hilltop pagoda park with the city’s best panorama. First-hand tips on getting there, best time, and what to eat nearby.
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Turpan’s Karez Wells: How the Ancient Canals Still Work
Turpan Karez wells carry Tianshan snowmelt underground to feed the desert oasis. See how these ancient canals still work, and how to visit Turpan today.
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Atush Figs: The Fruit That Barely Travels
Atush figs are Xinjiang’s sweetest, most fragile fruit, eaten fresh near Kashgar in season. Find where to go, when to visit, and why they barely travel.
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Ruoqiang Jujubes and Xinjiang’s Dried Date Trade
Ruoqiang jujube is Xinjiang’s tree-dried grey date grown in the ancient Loulan oasis. We cover where to taste it, how to buy it, and how to reach the town.
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Hotan Rose Jam and Rose Tea: The Oasis Sweet Trade
Hotan rose jam and rose tea are made from the fragrant hundred-petal rose grown in Xinjiang’s Hotan oasis, then sold as sweets in the local bazaars there.
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Suoman and Ding Ding Chao Mian: Xinjiang’s Other Noodles
Suoman and ding ding chao mian are Xinjiang’s hidden noodle dishes. We explain both bowls, where to eat them, and how they differ from classic laghman.
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Wusu Beer and Xinjiang’s Drinking Culture
Wusu beer is Xinjiang’s 620 ml cult lager. Our guide covers its history, the night-market toast culture, the best food pairings and where to drink it.
