Must-See Attractions
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
Largest bazaar in Central Asia with Islamic architecture.
Tianchi Lake
Heavenly Lake on Tianshan Mountain, sacred to Kazakhs.
Xinjiang Regional Museum
Museum with ancient Silk Road artifacts and mummies.
Nanshan Pasture
Beautiful summer pasture with yurt stays.
Xinjiang Silk Road Museum
Museum documenting Silk Road history.
Best Time to Visit
Summer (June-September) is best. Winters are very cold.
Local Cuisine
Xinjiang cuisine features lamb and naan. Must-try: lamb kebabs (็พ่ไธฒ), big plate chicken (ๅคง็้ธก), hand-pulled noodles, and naan bread.
Getting There
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) connects to major cities. Train from Lanzhou (22h).
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