Xinjiang
Xinjiang Province is located in the central part of the Eurasian continent and has a unique landscape called "three mountains surround two basins". The Tianshan Mountains, in the center, divides Xinjiang into two completely different parts, namely North and South Xinjiang. North Xinjiang stands for mountains and meadows and South Xinjiang for the Gobi Desert and Takla Makan. Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, has many beautiful landscapes, such as Red Hill and the southern pastures, as well as featured cultural relics such as Tartar Mosque and Qinghai Mosque. Urumqi is also an important city along the world-famous Silk Road - the historically important international trade route between China and the Mediterranean.
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China's cuisine - The somewhat different cuisine of Xinjiang
Although the province of Xinjiang belongs to the People's Republic of China, it differs from the other provinces of China not only culturally and linguistically, but also in terms of cuisine. A lot of sheep and goat meat is used, as well as various dairy products. In general, the Xinjiang region is more reminiscent of an Ottoman province than a Chinese one.
Sightseeing in China - The endless history of Xinjiang The Chinese city of Turpan (or Tulufan in standard Chinese) is located in the province of Xinjiang in western China. Turpan is an ancient city with a lot of history and numerous sights of the different peoples who have lived in this desert city over the millennia. Turpan is famous for the grapes that grow there, which can be seen all over the city and can be bought for a few pennies on every corner. The grapes and the people of Turpan are supplied with water by the Karez, an ancient tunnel system that transports water under the desert floor from the mountains many kilometers away to Turpan.
Shopping in China - Great handicrafts in Xinjiang
The Silk Road, a major bridge between East and West, runs through Xinjiang. Nowadays, other important trade routes in Xinjiang invite you to go shopping. The bazaar can be found on the southern Jiefang Road. It is one of
the most famous markets with ethnic flair. In this bazaar you will find
a banquet hall, a culinary square, an entertainment square
entertainment square and a place for performances. The bazaar is built in
traditional Uyghur style. Clothes are sold here,
jewelry and handicraft items from ethnic groups are sold here. Musical instruments,
fruits and medicines from national minorities are also on sale.
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