When you plan to come to Xinjiang, you might want to do something to make your journey unforgettable, so there are 6 things you can't miss to do in this engaging city.
1. Enjoying Stunning Natural Scenery
The most appealing aspect of Xinjiang is its stunning natural scenery. Beautiful attractions like the Heavenly Lake, the mysterious Kanas Lake, and the picturesque Sayram Lake offer breathtaking views of snowy mountains, lakes, and grasslands.
These places not only allow you to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature but also provide an opportunity to experience the unique local customs and culture.
Please remember to bring your camera in case you want to capture those beautiful moments. If you want to experience those places with your own eyes, we have some suitable plans for you to choose from as below:
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2. Visiting Historical Cultural Heritage
When visiting Xinjiang, you can explore its rich historical and cultural heritage, including sites such as the famous Kashgar Old City Kashgar has a long history as a prominent trading hub along the Silk Road. It is known for its well-preserved old town, traditional Uyghur architecture, and bustling bazaars. Visitors can explore the narrow streets, visit the Id Kah Mosque, and shop for handmade crafts and textiles.
Kashgar Old City
Another historical cultural heritage site in Xinjiang is the ancient city of Turpan, known for its unique landscape and historical sites. The city is home to the ruins of the ancient city of Jiaohe, the Emin Minaret, and the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, which showcase the region's Buddhist heritage.
Turpan
When visiting Xinjiang, don't miss out on the opportunity to explore the Xinjiang Museum. This museum is home to a fascinating collection of artifacts and exhibits that highlight the rich history and culture of the region. It's a great place to learn about the various ethnic groups that reside in Xinjiang and their significant contributions to the region's cultural heritage.
Xinjiang Museum
If you want to experience those famous heritage sites at once, you can join our 13 Days South Xinjiang Tour, exploring the Ancient Silk Road and its rich cultural heritage.
3. Delicious Food
Xinjiang is known for its delicious Uyghur cuisine, which offers a variety of unique flavors that are hard not to love. Some must-try local foods include Laghman, Pilaf, Lamb Kebabs, Big Plate Chicken, Spicy and Chilli Chicken, and more. These dishes allow you to experience Uyghur culture through your taste buds.
Uyghur Cuisine
4. Attend in Ethnic Festival Celebration
Xinjiang is a multiethnic area, here you can experience all kinds of celebration activities of different minorities. On your journey, you may have a chance to see and join some ethnic festival celebrations like Uyghur Kurban Festival or Rouzi Festival, you can dance with local people and learn their traditional culture and customs. I bet this gonna be an alternative experience for you.
People Dancing in Festival Celebration
5. Experience local lifestyle
Different ethnic groups have different lifestyles. On your journey, you can deeply into the local ethnic groups' lives to experience their daily life and special customs.
For example, when you come to Yili Grassland you can live in a Kazakh-felt house and experience their lifestyle, you can spend your daytime with local people eating and playing with them or you can choose to go to the International Grand Bazaar, enjoying the ethnic handcraft goods and chatting with the local vendors to learn something about this place.
Kazakh Lifestyle on Grassland
6. Learning Uyghur Dance
“Dancing and Singing Minority” is always the title of the Uyghurs. Uyghur dance is an art form with a long history and strong ethnic characteristics. You can dance with local people in the International Grand Bazaar, under the music, and laugh to feel the charm of Uyghur culture.
Uyghur Dancer in the International Grand Bazaar
