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A 10-day Xinjiang itinerary covering north and south: Urumqi, Turpan, the Ili Valley grasslands and Kashgar, with transport links and daily pacing.

A 7-day Xinjiang itinerary for a first trip: Urumqi, Turpan’s Silk Road sites, Tianchi and Kashgar old town, with train and flight legs mapped out.

Xinjiang transportation explained: real distances, when to fly or take the train, bus and self-drive trade-offs, city travel and what two weeks costs.

Best time to visit Xinjiang month by month: Turpan’s desert heat, June grassland flowers, autumn colour in Altay and what winter closes down.

Xinjiang nuts and raisins shopping guide: walnut, almond and raisin grades, what prices should be, judging quality and where locals actually buy.

A buyer’s guide to Xinjiang dried fruits: raisin varieties, apricots and jujubes, how the sunshine shapes flavour, fair prices and bargaining tips.

The Karakoram Highway road trip from Kashgar to Khunjerab: altitude, road conditions, seasons, permits and what to plan for at each stage of the drive.