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Photo: blog.travelpod.com If you're spending a prolonged stay in Xinjiang, chances are you'll probably find yourself homesick for a laowai's favourite beverage. Unfortunately Urumqi is about a thousand miles from the nearest Starbucks, so you'll have to find someplace a bit closer to get your fix. Luckily, there are plenty of local options for caffeine-craving travellers to sip and relax. Here are a few of the most popular ones. 1) Rendezvous Cafe 瑞都西餐厅 Rendezvous is an American-owned cafe in the vicinity of Xinjiang... Read More>>
From its modest origins as a Silk Road trading post, Urumqi has become a major trading centre for goods from India, Persia, Arabia and Europe. With its decidedly Middle Eastern atmosphere, a shopping... Read More>>
So you want to visit the epic, barren, and totally unforgiving wilderness that is rural Xinjiang, right? Let us tell you about four unique parks that are all well within bus-riding distance of the... Read More>>
Urumqi’s bar venues and respective nightlife culture have matured and blossomed over the years, and there are now over 200 bars and pubs in the city. Here are four of the most distinct bars in the city. Read More>>
Muslim restaurants can be found on virtually all streets in Xinjiang. While many of these lesser-known restaurants are well worth a visit, there are a number of “star players” that consistently attract greater number of tourists. Read More>>
When arriving in an unfamiliar city, a good night’s sleep in a warm, clean bed makes a world of difference. This article helps you find just that in the far western city of Urumqi. Read More>>
Xinjiang and Uygur local cuisine takes more influence from the Middle East and Turkey... Read More>>
Urumqi' s position on the historical Silk Road, in the heart of Xinjiang, gives it a... Read More>>
Urumqi is the colorful, busy capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in Western... Read More>>
Xinjiang has been called the ''land of song and dance'' for centuries. Visitors to the... Read More>>
