On November 5, 2023, "See Xinjiang's Development in its Ports" media report team visited Hotan Block in Saybagh District of Urumqi City, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The specialty dishes here, such as samsa, grilled chicken, and naan, make tourists linger and forget to leave.

With the increasing demand for cultural experience of trip, many tourists to Xinjiang will design their own travel routes. For them, one of the purposes of coming to Xinjiang is to taste and know the culture of Xinjiang cuisine and experience Xinjiang's customs. The model of "culture+cuisine+tourism" has created a unique visiting card, attracting tourists from all over the world.

Photo taken on November 5, 2023 shows a merchant prepares to make lamb kebabs at the Hotan Block in Saybagh District of Urumqi City, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Li Rui)

Photo taken on November 5, 2023 shows a merchant makes cold rice noodle at the Hotan Block in Saybagh District of Urumqi City, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Li Rui)

Photo taken on November 5, 2023 shows tourists taste food at the Hotan Block in Saybagh District of Urumqi City, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Li Rui)

Photo taken on November 5, 2023 shows children buy delicacies at the Hotan Block in Saybagh District of Urumqi City, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Li Rui)

Photo taken on November 5, 2023 shows people buy naan at the Hotan Block in Saybagh District of Urumqi City, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Li Rui)

Photo taken on November 5, 2023 shows "See Xinjiang's Development in its Ports" media report team makes an interview at the Hotan Block in Saybagh District of Urumqi City, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/ Li Rui)

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