There are 55 officially recognized ethnic minorities in China, although you might not notice if you only stay in big cities like Beijing or Shanghai. If you really want to get a taste of the...Read More
So you’ve tried Chinese food from all over the country – Beijing’s famous street snacks, dim sum from Shanghai, hotpot from Sichuan, perhaps even Yunnanese cheese. But have you ever sampled Xinjiang cuisine? Never fear,...Read More
Even for the seasoned China traveler, the ancient Silk Road regions are a place of mystery and surprise. Past civilizations and modern countries have left layer upon layer of cultural influences in this crossroads of global...Read More
A demonstration in Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, turned violent on Sunday, July 5, 2009, with demonstrators attacking passers-by and setting vehicles on fire. Chinese media reports that at least 150...Read More
