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Witness the magic of Urumqi Xinjiang Dance Experience in Urumqi. Experience vibrant traditional performances featuring authentic costumes, music, and dance. Learn about the cultural stories behind each performance and immerse yourself in local artistic traditions. Duration: 1.5-2 hours.
Discover Urumqi's culinary traditions. Learn to make local specialties from scratch.
Live like a Kazakh nomad on the stunning Nalati Grassland. Learn to assemble a traditional Kazakh yurt (kiiz uy) using wooden frames and felt coverings, prepare traditional horse milk tea (kumis), and try your hand at eagle hunting demonstrations. End the day with a lamb feast and Kazakh folk songs around the campfire under the Milky Way.
Experience the raw energy of Central Asia's largest livestock market, where Kyrgyz, Tajik, Uyghur, and Kazakh traders gather every Sunday to buy and sell sheep, cows, horses, and camels. Witness traditional bargaining, animal grooming, and the unique 'handshake deal' culture.
Wander the ancient alleyways of Kashgar's Old City — one of the best-preserved traditional Islamic cities in Central Asia. Sample authentic Uyghur cuisine from hand-pulled lamb noodles to freshly baked naan bread while learning about 2,000 years of Silk Road food culture.