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The freshly baked buns are delicious, with a crispy aroma and a fragrant filling.

If you're planning a trip to Xinjiang, you absolutely must try these 9 delicious dishes! All recommended by locals, so bookmark them now! 👉1⃣ Xinjiang Baked Buns The crispy crust envelops fragrant beef, paired with a unique cumin and onion flavor, and garnished with the unique flavor of lamb tail oil for a truly memorable experience. 📍Address: Across from the Centennial Teahouse on Boyi Road, Wusitang (Aile Remu Rou Nan) 👉2⃣Gangzi Meat A Xinjiang Uyghur specialty, this is a smaller version of the large-scale braised lamb. Cut the lamb and carrots into small pieces, place them in a porcelain jar, simmer over a fire, and sprinkle with salt for a delicious burst of flavor. 📍Address: Intersection of Qisa Road and Ajeya Road, Yawag Subdistrict 👉3⃣🍖Barbecued Meat: Lamb tumbles over charcoal, its aroma permeating the air. The skin is slightly charred, and the interior is juicy. Every bite is filled with the aroma of meat, leaving you with an overwhelming sense of bliss. 👉4⃣Big Plate Chicken Try Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken, a signature dish that always graces menus in mainland China. But only by trying the authentic local Big Plate Chicken can you truly appreciate its unique flavor! 📍Address: Southeast of Bogla Community (Kuruk Terek 2nd Lane) (Jinzhu Big Plate Chicken) 👉5⃣😋Roasted Whole Lamb: A truly epic way to enjoy lamb! Come and challenge us! Roasted whole lamb is Xinjiang's most epic delicacy. The entire lamb is meticulously roasted, resulting in crispy skin, tender meat, and a fragrant aroma. With a pinch of salt, every bite is filled with the delicious flavor of lamb—the ultimate treat for meat lovers! 🐑 . 👉6⃣ Hand-Pulled Rice With the rich flavor of lamb at its core, experience the unique charm of Xinjiang cuisine. The perfect blend of rice, lamb, carrots, onions, and lamb fat makes every bite burst with enticing aroma. 📍Address: Ailizati Pulled Rice Restaurant . 👉7⃣ Red Willow Grilled Skewers Southern Xinjiang red willow lamb skewers feature generous chunks of lamb, a rich aroma, and a tender, juicy texture, unlike typical lamb skewers. Every bite is a delight. 📍Address: Urumqi Labor Street Night Market . 👉8⃣😋Yogurt Zongzi: A Xinjiang specialty dessert, a boon for glutinous rice lovers! Yogurt Zongzi is a uniquely Xinjiang dessert. Glutinous rice is wrapped in bamboo leaves and topped with homemade yogurt and jam. It's soft and chewy, with a perfect balance of sweet and sour, leaving every bite filled with a sense of bliss. The delicate fragrance of the bamboo leaves and the richness of the yogurt blend perfectly, leaving a lasting aftertaste! 🍡 👉9⃣ Spicy Xinjiang Fried Rice Noodles This bowl of fried rice noodles is incredibly spicy, and the more you eat, the more you enjoy it. The noodles are soaked in a rich broth and filled with chunks of chicken. Every bite is a perfect blend of spicy and umami, making it a must-try. 📍Address: Dashizi Subway Station (Lingling Rice Noodles)

Just collapsed back to my workstation from Kashgar, my soul still lingers in the alleys of the old city 🤣!! Don't just focus on the crowds on the Ili Grasslands when visiting Xinjiang in August. Kashgar, this living, millennium-old city, is the real treasure! Long days, sweet fruits, vibrant culture, stunning photos, and best of all, it's not crowded! Take my advice, it's still not too late to book your flight! ✈️ ------ 📅 Why is Kashgar so breathtakingly beautiful in August? ✅ Super long daytime! Sunset doesn't come until 10 PM, so you can spend two days in one! Take photos without rushing! ✅ Fruit-loving paradise! 🍇 Seedless white grapes are sweeter than first love! Old man melons, watermelons, and Hami melons are incredibly cheap—just 5 yuan a day! ✅ Unbelievably charming! The atmosphere is at its peak during Eid al-Adha (which falls in June this year), and after Eid al-Fitr, the authentic flavors of the Western Regions are even more pronounced! ✅ Great deals on accommodation and flights! Avoid the summer's peak prices and stay in a century-old homestay for over 100 RMB per person! ------ 🚗 Super worry-free transportation ▪️ Fly straight! Direct flights are available from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Chongqing (or transfers are available in Urumqi). Choose a left window seat! Enjoy breathtaking views of the Kunlun Mountains before landing! ⛰️ You'll be speechless! ▪️ Wander through the ancient city! Kashgar's attractions are incredibly concentrated! Taxi fares start at 8 RMB, and the "Unity Line" bus runs through the city for 1 RMB! ▪️ ⚠️ Must-see: Must-get a border pass in advance to visit Tashkurgan County and Red Valley! 📍 Get to the Id Kah Police Station in the ancient city in 10 minutes—don't get stuck at the checkpoint! 😭 ------ 🏠 Live in an oil painting! Recommended B&Bs from our personal experience ✔️ "Old City Corner" B&B: Take direct photos of the mosque and the old city from the terrace! Wake up to a flock of pigeons and sunshine this morning! 🕊️ The location is amazing! ✔️ "Zebra" Youth Hostel: A top choice for backpackers! The rooftop offers views of the snow-capped mountains, and there are tons of ride-sharing options! ▫️ Important! Book two weeks in advance during peak season in August! Staying in the Old Town means everything is a 5-minute walk away! ------ 📸 I've been working my butt off to compile my to-do list! (Avoid the crowds!) 1️⃣ Get lost in the alleys of the West District 📍 Follow the navigation for "Century-Old Teahouses" and start wandering! Avoid the main road and turn onto Wusitang Boyi Road, the Artisan Bazaar, and discover bronzeware shops, woodcarving workshops, and earthenware pottery shops... Grandpas sit in front of doors playing chess, and children run by with soccer balls. It's like time travel! ✔️ Hidden camera spot: A bird's-eye view of Wucai Alley from the second floor of a herbal tea shop. The blue staircase and carpet are just out of this world! 2️⃣ Be Princess Guli for a Day 📍Dongcheng "Slow Times" Travel Photography: 199 RMB for outfit rental and hair braiding! The light is stunning at 6 PM, so head straight to the "Sky Garden" and the popular alley (avoid the crowds in "Rainbow Alley"! Dongcheng is less crowded and offers great photos!) 3️⃣ Catch a 10 PM sunset 📍Top floor of the "Jiulongquan" B&B complex! Overlooking the mosque's golden dome, the old city walls, and the sunset 🌄—all three in one breathtakingly beautiful outfit! 4️⃣ Eat your way through Khan Bazaar Night Market! ⚠️A local's tip: Go after 9 PM! Avoid the tour groups! 🍢 Go to the recommended list ⬇️ ▪️ Aire Remouldering Meat Naan: Crispy crust and lamb gravy are a real treat! 3 RMB/each ▪️ Yogurt Knot Smoothie: A refreshing and sour treat! The most authentic one, sold by a grandfather on a cart. ▪️ Kashgar Pigeon Soup: Fresh broth and tender meat. "Tang Palace Restaurant & Bar" is tucked away in a small alley. ▪️ Pomegranate juice! Buy freshly squeezed! Avoid the sugary, diluted version! ❌ ------ 🗺️ The ultimate day trip itinerary for the surrounding area 🚙 Pamir Plateau Lite: Kashgar → Aoyitak Red Mountain (free! Great Martian landscape views) → Baisha Lake (no ticket required! Free camera access 2 kilometers from the observation deck) → Karakul Lake (see the reflection of Muztagh Ata) → Day trip! ✔️ Tips: At altitudes over 3,000 meters, bring a jacket and sunscreen to your heels! 🐑 Sunday special: Visit the [Cattle and Sheep Bazaar]! 10 times wilder than Khan Bazaar! Giant baked buns, freshly roasted meat, tractor-drawn sheep...a visual and flavorful feast! (Don't wear white shoes! Those who understand will understand 😂) ------ 💣 A summary of pitfalls to avoid! 1. The ancient city opening ceremony begins at 10:30 AM, so arrive half an hour early to get in the front row! Stand in the shade on the right! ☀️ 2. All dried fruits and handicrafts! Bargain in half! Don't buy them at the entrance to the scenic area! 3. Always carry your ID! There's a security check every 200 meters! 4. When buying naan, look for "Grandpa's Grandpa's Naan"—the rose naan is so fragrant fresh from the oven! 5. Don't trust internet-famous restaurants when eating! Follow the women in headscarves; the unassuming stalls are the most authentic! ------ ✨Final thoughts: Kashgar's beauty lies not in its tourist attractions, but in the mulberries a child hands you around the corner; the raised eyebrow of a grandfather playing rebab in a teahouse; the wind carrying the scent of grapevines through the thousand-year-old earthen walls in the alleys of the old city late at night... August is truly worth it!! Hurry up!! 🙌 This guide is for reference only! #KashgarTourism #KashgarOldCity #KashgarImpressions #KashgarWhatToDo #XinjiangKashgar

It's delicious! I say it three times. I stayed in Kashgar for five days and ate every day. Aile Shumu meat naan baked buns Just opposite the century-old teahouse, the baked buns are always hot, full of meat filling, very delicious, 2 yuan/piece Fried nut cakes At the stall at the south gate of the ancient city An old grandfather sells it. Sometimes it seems that his relatives will help to fry the cakes. The outside is crispy and the inside is soft. The filling is raisins + walnuts. It's delicious. I buy it every day for 2 yuan/piece Yogurt dumplings Also at the stall at the south gate of the west city An old grandfather not far to the left of the nut fried cake stall sells very delicious yogurt + honey + dumplings, 5 yuan for two dumplings Gu Gu Bing Shan special ice cream The ice cream tastes very delicate, 5 yuan a cup, you can sit in the store and eat it, it's very fragrant Sweet Zahra Cake Shop can be reached by navigation This is a popular pastry shop on the Internet. It is a century-old teahouse pastry supply store. The store is not big, but there are many kinds of pastries inside. The ingredients are very solid. I recommend Napoleon grape roll chocolate cookies Fried fish in the ancient city This shop is at the entrance of the ancient city, just ahead of the ice cream shop. It is a small shop specializing in fried fish. The taste is still good. 15 yuan/portion Yawag Ancient Liangfen Liangpi Shop can be reached directly by navigation They are also very popular. All locals go to eat. There are many kinds of food. You can also match them in half and half. There are many ingredients. The taste is very good. Even the soup can be drunk directly. There are 5 yuan and 7 yuan... Yogurt shaved ice in Khan Bazaar I really love yogurt shaved ice. Yogurt + crushed ice + honey is sour and sweet. I drank countless cups in Xinjiang I bought the 5 yuan/cup Grandpa's grandpa's father's naan, just navigate directly Their naan is really good-looking and delicious. Each naan is made very delicately, with petals sprinkled on it and a layer of sesame, pepper, salt and cumin. It tastes very good. The small one is 3 yuan/piece One yuan for a small round naan Near the century-old teahouse, a fixed small pavilion opposite Tiancheng Youth Hostel, this small pavilion only sells naan The small round naan is placed in a frame. The taste is very solid, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, slightly salty, and full of burnt aroma. If you like chewy, you must try it. 1 yuan/piece The ones I summarized are all in the ancient city, which are more convenient, really delicious and cheap! #新疆旅行 #新疆旅游攻略 #邻往旅行安心好去去 #卧入万水千山里 #那些不见新疆美食

👉Sisters who are traveling to Xinjiang, please quickly save the following delicacies🉑️ 1⃣️Xinjiang baked buns The crispy skin contains large pieces of marinated beef, with just the right amount of cumin, soft and flavorful onions, and the most important thing is the finishing touch of sheep tail oil, which has no fishy smell and only leaves a charming aroma 📍Location: Opposite the Centennial Teahouse on Wustang Boyi Road (Aile Remu Meat Naan) 2⃣️Gangzi Meat It is a special delicacy of Xinjiang Uyghurs, a pocket version of the big pot of clear-boiled lamb. When making it, cut the mutton and carrots into small pieces and divide them into equal parts. Put them in porcelain jars and place them on the stove. After cooking, sprinkle some salt and you can enjoy the food. 📍Location: The intersection of Qiasha Road and Areya Road in Yawag Street 3⃣️Red Willow Kebabs For mutton kebabs, the most famous one is definitely the red willow mutton kebabs in southern Xinjiang. It is different from ordinary mutton skewers. The red willow mutton skewers are large in size, with rich aroma wrapping the mutton skin. It is juicy and delicious once you put it in your mouth. 📍Location: Urumqi Labor Street Night Market 4⃣️Big Plate Chicken This is Xinjiang’s number one food business card. If you eat in the mainland, you can always see Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken on the menu. However, only when you have eaten the authentic Xinjiang big plate chicken, you will know how delicious it is! 📍Location: Southeast of Bogra Community (Kuruk Tiereke Lane 2) (Jinzhu Dapanji) 5⃣️Baked naan In Xinjiang, naan is a belief. You can go a day without vegetables, but you can’t go a day without naan. If you hadn’t come to Xinjiang, you wouldn’t have known that naan has so many flavors! 📍Location: 376 Shengjia Community, Hongmiaozi Road, Sha District, Urumqi Next to (next to F910 bus residential community stop) 6⃣️Hand-pulled rice Mainly made with mutton! The key to whether a plate of pilaf is delicious lies in the mutton and mutton fat. The main ingredients of Xinjiang pilaf are rice, mutton, carrots, onions and mutton fat. Mix them and stew. The rice is shiny and has a strong aroma. ◎📍Location: Ailizati Zhua Fan Restaurant 7⃣️Horse Intestines This is a specialty of Yili. Yili smoked horse intestines are not greasy, with distinct lean and fat parts, firm meat, and a chewier texture than beef. Not only is it pleasing to the eye, but it is also highly nutritious and has a special flavor! 📍Location: 60 meters southeast of the intersection of Lane 12 of Gongren Street and Liguang Street 8⃣️ Stir-fried spicy lamb bones The lamb bones are covered with thick sauce, and the meat is connected to the tendons and has plenty of collagen. It is so satisfying to take a bite! You can even suck the bones after eating! 📍Uncle Afanti's authentic mutton skewers in Xinjiang Address: Golden Hawaii 84-170 9⃣️Xinjiang fried rice noodles The spicy Xinjiang fried rice noodles, the spicier the more you can't stop eating, the noodles are full of soup, and there are big pieces of chicken in it. A bowl of it is completely delicious. 📍Location: Dashizi subway station entrance (Lingling rice noodles) #新疆菜 #The Xinjiang food you can't miss #新疆美食攻略 #新疆美食探店