Useful Phrases for Traveling in Xinjiang

Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region shares a borderline of 5,600 kilometers with the countries of Mongolia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tnjikistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Most areas along the borderline are open to tourists. But permits are

Reminbi  (Chinese Yuan) is the current money in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is issued solely by the Peoples Bank of China. Money exchange can be done at every bank and hotels authorized for hosting overseas guests. Foreign cur

It is a must for tourists to Xinjiang to enjoy the songs, dances and music performed by people of various ethnic groups. There are also rich and interesting entertainment programs. Theaters, karaoke halls, bars and gyms further enliven the city life.

Since Xinjiang has many neighboring countries which have great Muslim population, it was under threat of terrorism. Thus checking points and police forces are more serious to all people even foreign travelers. In order to ensure the safety of al