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Arriving at Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for Wonderful Lunch & A Visit to the Interesting Local Market along the Silk Road of China

Filed Under (China, Cuisines, Shopping, Silk Road, Travelling, Urumqi, World Souvenirs, Xinjiang) by Janet on 24-09-2009


Arriving at Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for Wonderful Lunch along the Silk Road of China

Urumqi is the Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region & the most Inland City in the world as it’s the furthest from any body of water - the City lies as a Green-blanketed Oasis amidst Xinjiang’s barren & uninhabited Deserts, loess Highlands & the snowcapped peaks of the Heavenly Mountains.

Arriving at Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for Wonderful Lunch along the Silk Road of China

Urumqi means a “Beautiful Pasture Land” in ancient Mongolian - it was once an important town on the New Northern Route of the Silk Road of China - it’s a City where Multi-ethnic groups of people live in compart of mixed communities where the City is unique, with strong colorful ethnic life styles & attractive local customes!

Below is the famous Red Hill (or “Hong Shan” in Chinese) in Urumqi as seen from where I’m seated inside our Chinese Tour Coach :

Arriving at Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for Wonderful Lunch along the Silk Road of ChinaArriving at Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for Wonderful Lunch along the Silk Road of ChinaArriving at Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for Wonderful Lunch along the Silk Road of ChinaArriving at Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for Wonderful Lunch along the Silk Road of ChinaEnjoying Chinese Wusu Beer & Mun Tou (Plain Buns) at Dong Fang Long (Eastern Dragon) Hotel in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaEnjoying Black Fungus with Mutton & Steamed Freshwater Fish at Dong Fang Long (Eastern Dragon) Hotel in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaEnjoying Steamed Whole Pumpkin with Glutinous Rice during Wonderful Lunch at Dong Fang Long (Eastern Dragon) Hotel in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaEnjoying Stirfry Long Beans with Tomatoes & Stewed Chicken with Potatoes & Capsicums during Wonderful Lunch at Dong Fang Long (Eastern Dragon) Hotel in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaEnjoying Steamed Chinese Cabbages with Muchroom & Steamed Eggs during Wonderful Lunch at Dong Fang Long (Eastern Dragon) Hotel in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaEnjoying Delicious Steamed Eggs & Egg Soup during Wonderful Lunch at Dong Fang Long (Eastern Dragon) Hotel in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaEnjoying Mian Sian (Thin Noodles) in Soup & Water Melons for Dessert during Wonderful Lunch at Dong Fang Long (Eastern Dragon) Hotel in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaExploring Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk RoadExploring Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaDong Fang Long (Eastern Dragon) Hotel where we had Wonderful Lunch at Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk RoadExploring Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road

Large “Gong Ce” Sign (meaning “Public Toilet“) - hahah wondering if it’s equally dirty & stinky as what we’ve usually seen during our travels through the Silk Road of China!!

Exploring Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk RoadExploring Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk RoadVisiting Nang (or Enani Bread) Shop in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk RoadVisiting Nang (or Enani Bread) Shop in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Nang (or Enani Bread) Shop in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Nang (or Enani Bread) Shop in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaMe standing beside Uygur Nang Baker at Nang (Enani Bread) Shop in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of China

The followings are Xinjiang Doughnut Nangs (or Enani Bread) being baked inside the Oven Tonir……………….

Doughnut Nangs (Enani Bread) being Baked in Oven Tonnir at Nang Shop in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaDoughnut Nangs (Enani Bread) being Baked in Oven Tonnir at Nang Shop in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of China Doughnut Nangs (Enani Bread) being Baked in Oven Tonnir at Nang Shop in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaFreshly Baked Doughnut Nang topped with Sesame Seeds at Nang Shop in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Meat Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Local Market with Interesting Stalls in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaAnimal Organs Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Meat Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Fish Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Fresh Fish Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Spices Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Local Specialities Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Local Specialities Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Local Specialities Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Local Specialities Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Local Specialities Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Local Specialities Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaBananas Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Local Market with Interesting Stalls in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of China

Different types & shapes & sizes of Grapes on sales in this interesting local market………………

Visiting Grapes Stalls at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Grapes & Fruits Stalls at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaMe holding Bunch of Grapes standing next to Grapes Seller at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Grapes Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Grapes Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Fresh Grapes Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Grapes Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of China

I’ve fallen in love with Nangs (Enani Bread) ever since having my first most delicious bite of  the warm crusty yummy Xinjiang Bread earlier this morning while travelling to Nanshan Pasture, & now I cant’t help but am always on a look-out for Nangs hahhah!!!

Visiting Nang (or Enani Bread) Shop in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of China

Below are Baked Dumplings - so called by the locals - (or “Samsa” in Ugyur) which are Square-shaped Nangs stuffed with a mixture of Diced Mutton, Sheep’s Rear Fat, Onions, Kumin, Fine Salt, Red Pepper & a little Water………………….

Baked Dumplings (Uygur Baked Buns called Samsa) - Square shaped Nangs stuffed with Diced Mutton in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaBaked Dumplings (Uygur Baked Buns called Samsa) - Square shaped Nangs stuffed with Diced Mutton in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of China

Next we see vegetables stalls………………

Visiting Vegetables Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Local Market with Interesting Stalls in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Eggs Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Fresh Tomatoes Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Fresh Tomatoes Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Local Market with Interesting Stalls in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Fresh Watermelons Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Vegetables Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of China

Oh I love eating Mushrooms & there’re all kinds of them here - hahah some very interesting types which I’ve never seen before!!!

Visiting Fresh Mushrooms Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Fresh Mushrooms Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Vegetables Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Local Market with Interesting Stalls in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Live Chicken Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Live Chicken Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Live Chicken Stall at Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of China

I was so excited when I saw this following store cos I thought it’s Rojak (assorted food) - but on closer look it’s actually “Ma La Chuan” (as in sticks/skewered food) - very interesting guess it’s the Xinjiang Uygur type of Rojak may be?!!

Visiting Local Market with Interesting Stalls in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Local Market with Interesting Stalls in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Local Market with Interesting Stalls in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Local Market with Interesting Stalls in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of China

I’m now meeting 2 young Chinese kids eating Nang Bread whom I chat & play with…………..they’re so adorable!!!

Meeting 2 Cutie Kids Eating Nang Bread at Interesting Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaMeeting 2 Cutie Kids Eating Nang Bread at Interesting Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of China

More interesting & colorful stalls at the local market……………

Visiting Local Market with Interesting Stalls in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Local Market with Interesting Stalls in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaMy Brother-in-law Ah Hia standing at the Local Market with Interesting Stalls in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaMe holding Doughnut Nang while Visiting Local Market with Interesting Stalls in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of China Me holding & enjoying Doughnut Nang while Visiting Local Market with Interesting Stalls in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of China

And to our surprise guess what we’re looking at here?

Visiting Chinese Billiard Store near Interesting Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Chinese Billiard Store near Interesting Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Chinese Billiard Store near Interesting Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of China

Hahah this is most exciting cos it’s my very first time seeing Billiard games in the open Stores!!!

Visiting Chinese Billiard Stores near Interesting Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaVisiting Chinese Billiard Stores near Interesting Local Market in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of China

Hey, there’s even a Jiangnan Roast Duck Stall across the street at the local market :

Visiting Local Market with Interesting Stalls in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of China

We’re now back at the Nang Store where we bought the most delicious Doughnut Nangs earlier :

Visiting Nang (or Enani Bread) Shop in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaChinese Hair Salon in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaChinese Hair Salon in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaExploring Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaExploring Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of China

Back inside Dong Fang Long (Eastern Dragon) Hotel……………..

Dong Fang Long (Eastern Dragon) Hotel in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaSouvenirs Stall & Hair Salon at Dong Fang Long (Eastern Dragon) Hotel in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of China

I just bought this following pretty flower-designed thick Jade Ring :

Pretty Jade Ring bought at Souvenirs Store inside Dong Fang Long (Eastern Dragon) Hotel in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaShopping inside Supermarket next to Dong Fang Long (Eastern Dragon) Hotel in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of China

We’re now boarding our Chinese Tour Coach after shopping in the above Supermarket located next to Dong Fang Long Hotel :

Local Tour Coach parked outside Dong Fang Long (Eastern Dragon) Hotel in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of China

Now seated aboard the Tour Coach & enjoying delicious Xinjiang Bread - reminding me of home sweet home back in Singapore…………….

Me Enjoying Delicious Xinjiang Bread in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaEnjoying Delicious Xinjiang Bread with Red Bean Paste in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regions along the Silk Road of ChinaEnjoying Delicious Xinjiang Cake & Bread in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of China

What a most wonderful cultural experience exploring the interesting local market here at Urumqi, & now we soon depart the Beautiful Pasture Land to visit the following………………

Shopping at Wool Boutique in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaShopping at Wool Boutique in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaShopping at Wool Boutique in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of ChinaShopping at Wool Boutique in Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region along the Silk Road of China

It’s now time to move on to our next destination here at the Silk Road of China……………stay tuned!!

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8 Responses to “Arriving at Urumqi - Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for Wonderful Lunch & A Visit to the Interesting Local Market along the Silk Road of China”

  1. Rosebelle on 24 Sep 2009 at 11:45 pm #

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    So much to see, do and eat!! The nang donut looks just like a bagel. I can not believe they baked in a clay oven like that. Food looks so fresh and good. I’m assuming by now your stomach has developed an immunity to international food and you’re not getting sick. Great pictures!

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  4. Janet on 29 Sep 2009 at 8:45 pm #

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    Hahah Rosebelle,

    Thank you so much for your comments - YES I love bagels & I adore the Nangs!! They’re really so freshly baked & so delicious yummy yummy!!!

    And I sure hope you’re right on spot about my stomach immunity for international food cos I just love to eat everywhere I travel to heheh!!

  5. Rosebelle on 29 Sep 2009 at 9:27 pm #

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    Janet, that’s the beauty of international travel. You get to experience the people, food and culture. Wish you could mail some of those great food to me!! :)

  6. Janet on 9 Oct 2009 at 4:13 pm #

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    Heheh Rosebelle, that’s exactly what I love best about travelling!! As for the cuisines, please feel free to drop by my blog for them yum yummy yummy :)))

  7. tina lum on 4 Jan 2010 at 1:14 pm #

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    My husband and I went to Beijing, Xian & Shanghai and came across Uygur food or restaurant in Beijing. The aroma favor of the barbeque chicken outside the kitchen was out of the world. My husband is a gourmet cook about barbeque and love the spices of this chicken. I never had a chance to visit the markets in Beijing. Love to know where I could get some spices, or order them. I live in San Francisco, or ay Area and would love to know the name of the spices (which is red, beside cumins, red paper peppercorn (chinese papercorn.) Please send me the name of the spices or where to locate it.

    beijing, Xian, Shanghai Dec 2009

    Tina and Ken Lum
    TiLum@aol.com

  8. Janet on 26 Jan 2010 at 6:25 pm #

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    Dear Tina,
    Thank you for ur queries & visit to my site :)
    I’m sorry for this rather late reply as I’d been away for long & kinda busy…..
    In regards to the Xinjiang Uygur BBQ Chicken that you mentioned, I’m afraid I’ve never tasted/eaten this cuisine, though I’ve had the aromatic Xinjiang Uygur BBQ Whole Lamb in Tulufan Turpan which was real yummy!!
    Anyway, I did some research on the Net & found the Uygur Spices Recipe which I gather is most suitable for preparing the Uygur BBQ Chicken :) Please see the Uygur Spice Mix Recipe below :
    (1) Cumin Seeds
    (2) Ground Red Sichuan Peppercorns
    (3) Red Chili Powder
    (4) Black Pepper
    (5) Ginger
    (6) Garlic
    (7) Salt
    (8) Coriander Seeds (optional)
    (9) Lemon Juice (optional)
    Well, I sure hope this above recipe works for you & your BBQ gourmet cook hubby :)
    As to where you might get the above spices from where you’re residing now at San Francisco, I suggest you may like to check out Chinatown San Francisco which is the largest Chinatown outside Asia :)
    Also I know there’re some Uygur Restaurants in San Francisco & the Bay Area, may be you’d like to dine in there sometimes to check out if they’ve got this delicious Xinjiang Uygur BBQ Chicken huh?!
    And after which, if I’m you, I’ll try asking the Restaurant chef for its special unique spices recipe too heheh :)
    Well, hope I’ve been of help here, & do write back if you’ve got more questions :)
    I hereby wish you all the best of luck hunting for the right spices :)
    And do enjoy ur homemade gourmet Xinjiang Uygur BBQ Chicken ok - Happy Dining :)

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