Question 1

How many days should I spend in Xinjiang?

Accepted Answer

The sights in Xinjiang are relatively scattered and it typically takes more than 2 hours to drive from one spot to the other. So it would be better to plan a 5 to 10 days holiday for traveling northern or southern Xinjiang. If you would like to have an in-depth Xinjiang tour including both north and south, then at least plan a 15 days trip to explore the whole region.

Question 2

How is the weather in Xinjiang?

Accepted Answer

There will be a big temperature difference for day and night and in different regions in Xinjiang. For example, In summer, the daytime tempreture could be above 20℃, while it may drop below 0℃ in some areas at night. So it will be better to check the weather of your destinations separately.

Question 3

What to eat in Xinjiang

Accepted Answer

Xinjiang food is characterized by roast mutton, kebabs, roast fish and hand-pulled noodles. That actually is quite different from that of the rest of China. Pull up a chair at a small Uygur restaurant, you will be treated as the most honored guest even if you don't speak the local language.

Question 4

What are the Dos and Donts for Xinjiang travel?

Accepted Answer

Do remember that there is 2hrs time difference between Xinjiang and Beijing, but the official time in Xinjiang is still Beijing Time.The taste of Xinjiang food is usually sour, spicy, and sweet. Most dishes contain onions, chili peppers and tomatoes. If you cannot accept any of them, do remember to inform the restaurant in advance.Xinjiang cuisine tends to have a lot of meat. If your digestive system cannot afford, don't force yourself. Vegetable and fruit are also nice choicesExcept Pamir Plateau in Tashkurgan, there is almost no need to worry the high altitude sickness in other regions of Xinjiang.There may be some security checks in Xinjiang. But don't worry, just regular checks like you have experienced in train stations and airports. Just cooperate and be patient so that the procedures will go smoothly and quickly.

Question 5

Are there any taboos of ethnic groups in Xinjiang?

Accepted Answer

After washing your hands or face, please do not shake the water off your hands.Most ethnic minorities in Xinjiang believe in Islam and they do not eat pork and some of them even do not drink alcohol.When eating and having conversation with locals, do remember that spitting, sniveling, gaping, burping, and breaking wind are impolite. To be a guest in a Uygur family, wash hands before and after the meal and dry them with a towel, but only three times.When dining in a Uygur family, do not fiddle food on hands, do not go to the front of cookstoves, do not leave food in the bowl and do not let rice fall.If you'd like to take photos of local people or take photos with them, you'd better ask them first.

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