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Twelve Muqam
Known as the 'mother of Uygur music', the Twelve Muqam has a long history. Cheerful singing and music will always bring you a good mood. So listening to some Twelve Muqam music is a must when you visit Xinjiang.
Xinjiang Kebab
Xinjiang Kebab is as famous as the roast duck of Beijing. It is a popular snack nationwide -- found in the streets and bazaars throughout China, and a lot of people like it very much.
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- What is Xinjiang Time?
- What taboos need we pay attention to in Xinjiang?
- What do we prepare for the long tours?
What about climate in Xinjiang?
Situated deep in the interior of Asia and not penetrated by the air currents from the oceans, the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has conspicuous continental climate, with highly changeable temperature, great difference in temperature between day and night, abundant sunshine, intense evaporation and little precipitation.
The mean annual temperature of Xinjiang is 11.7 C - the hottest month, July, averaging about 25 C and the coldest month, January, -20 C in the north and -10 C in the south - and a mean annual precipitation of 150 mm.
What is the best season to visit the Silk Road?
The months of May and October are the best time to travel Xinjiang. The summer can be searingly hot. The winter is freezing. The scenery is most beautiful during May. The accumulated winter snow on the tableland is melting. The grass is turning green. Visitors can enjoy this enchanting scenery without suffering extreme temperatures.
Can you introduce something about Xinjiang Cuisine?
Xinjiang Cuisine can be called as one main style of cooking absolutely. Muslim food is the main stream of Xinjiang Cuisine, beef and mutton is the main meat of Xinjiang people. Xinjiang dishes with salt and spicy flavor are bold in style.
Can I eat much fruits in Xinjiang?
Xinjiang has the reputation of "Home of Melons and Fruits," such as grapes of Turpan, melons of Hami, apples of Aksu, bergamot pear of Korla etc., which are available in different seasons at different places. But please notice that you will get diarrhea if you drink hot tea after eating some fruits.
Can I pay by credit card in the attractions of Xinjiang?
No. Most attractions are far away from the cities. For the sake of the convenience, it might be good to bring some cash money along the trip.
What is Xinjiang Time?
The Beijing standard time, which is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (London) and 13 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (New York), is the standard time used in China. The visitor must know though that in Xinjiang, locals often use the Xinjiang time, which is two hours behind the standard Beijing time. For example, 11:00 AM Beijing time equals 9:00 AM Xinjiang time.
What taboos need we pay attention to in Xinjiang?
Xinjiang is a multiethnic region, of which the population of Uyghur is approximately one half of the whole. It is a taboo to eat pork and the flesh of animals which died of natural causes. In order not to trouble yourselves, you'd better not eat anything made of pork and talk about pig in any Muslim Restaurant.
What do we prepare for the long tours?
All Xinjiang tours will last for several days, the attractions scatter here and there. So you will spend your much time in our air-conditioned coach. Besides, the landscape along the way is simplex. Please be prepared for your long Xinjiang tour. It is necessary for you to take a pair of comfortable shoes with you for you will walk a lot.
Yarkent (Yarkand) County is nestled on the southern rim of the Taklamakan desert in the Tarim Basin. It was the seat of an ancient Buddhist kingdom on the southern branch of the Silk Road. There are many historic sites such as Amannishahan Mausoleum.
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