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Urumqi

Xinjiang's capital on the Silk Road

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Xinjiang Grand Loop

Xinjiang Grand Loop

The Xinjiang Grand Loop is an epic self-drive circuit through China's largest province, encompassing spectacular landscapes and cultural highlights. The route covers Silk Road oasis cities including Kashgar and Turfan, the vast Taklamakan Desert, the scenic Karakoram Highway through the Pamirs, Heavenly Lake near Urumqi, and colorful Danxia formations. This comprehensive circuit showcases the extraordinary diversity of Central Asian landscapes and cultures within Chinese territory.

Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken Restaurant

Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken Restaurant

Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken Restaurant is a dining establishment offering local cuisine and authentic flavors. Popular among locals and travelers seeking a genuine culinary experience, it reflects the region's food culture and culinary traditions. A worthy stop for visitors exploring the dining scene of this destination.

Xinjiang Grassland Cuisine

Xinjiang Grassland Cuisine

Xinjiang Grassland Cuisine represents the robust and distinctive culinary tradition of China's northwestern Uyghur, Kazakh, and Kyrgyz nomadic peoples. Centered around lamb—roasted whole, kebabbed on skewers, or braised in noodle soups—the cuisine also features fresh flatbreads (naan), hand-pulled laghman noodles, polo (pilaf rice), and roasted melon and grapes. The food reflects centuries of pastoral nomadic life on the vast Central Asian steppes and mountain grasslands.

Xinjiang Lamb Restaurant

Xinjiang Lamb Restaurant

Xinjiang Lamb Restaurant is a dining establishment offering local cuisine and authentic flavors. Popular among locals and travelers seeking a genuine culinary experience, it reflects the region's food culture and culinary traditions. A worthy stop for visitors exploring the dining scene of this destination.

🕐 Monday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Thursday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Friday: 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM; Saturday: 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM; Sunday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Xinjiang Naan Bakery

Xinjiang Naan Bakery

Xinjiang Naan Bakery is a dining establishment offering local cuisine and authentic flavors. Popular among locals and travelers seeking a genuine culinary experience, it reflects the region's food culture and culinary traditions. A worthy stop for visitors exploring the dining scene of this destination.

Xinjiang Pilaf Restaurant

Xinjiang Pilaf Restaurant

Xinjiang Pilaf Restaurant (Laoman Xinjiang Fandian) in Urumqi is a celebrated institution serving the region's signature dish: hand-pulled polo (pilaf) rice slow-cooked with lamb, carrots, and onions in the Uyghur tradition. The restaurant is popular with locals and visitors seeking authentic Northwest Chinese cuisine in a bustling, communal atmosphere. The pilaf, paired with nan bread and yogurt, represents the culinary crossroads of Central Asia and China.

🕐 Monday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM

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10 Days in Xinjiang: Road Trip on the Karakoram Highway

10 Days in Xinjiang: Road Trip on the Karakoram Highway

Discover Xinjiang's hidden treasures on the legendary Karakoram Highway. Experience Silk Road history, Uyghur culture, and stunning Alpine landscapes.

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