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Xinjiang Cuisine: 5 Must-Eat Foods (& How to Order Them)

July 23 | No Comments

When it comes to traveling the Silk Road, the Xinjiang cuisine is not to be missed. Here are 5 “must-eat” foods and how to order them both in Mandarin and in Uyghur!

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“Big Plate Chicken” DaPanJi (大盘鸡): Xinjiang’s Best Food

August 6 | No Comments

What is Dapanji? If you ask that question to anyone outside of China they might look at you weird and wonder if you’re speaking English (which you’re not). If you ask most Chinese people they might tell you that it is one of Xinjiang’s most famous dishes. If you ask us, we’ll tell you…

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Eating Uyghur Lamb Intestine in Xinjiang

December 10 | No Comments

Local Name:  ئۆپكە-ھېسىپChinese Name: 面肺子 (miànfèizi)Alternate Names: Öpke-hésipDescription: Boiled sheep lung and intestine stuffed with a rice and flour mixture. As you plan your trip to Xinjiang, you should consider how you want to experience Uyghur cuisine–an important part of any journey through Xinjiang. As we continue our series on great Xinjiang foods, I’m excited to […]

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