Ürümqi Xinjiang: A Cultural Journey
The China They Warned Me Not To Visit! Ürümqi XINJIANG 🇨🇳
Arriving late at night in Urumqi, Xinjiang’s capital, I set out the next day to explore downtown. I tried unique local snacks, met friendly locals, and experienced a culture unlike anywhere I’d seen before. Join me as I dive into the vibrant life of Urumqi, discussing the rich intersection of Islam and Chinese culture in this remarkable city. . I tried unique local snacks, met friendly locals, and experienced a culture unlike anywhere I’d seen before. . Join me as I dive into the vibrant life of Urumqi, discussing the rich intersection of Islam and Chinese culture in this remarkable city.
--- Amir Malik
October 28, 2024, Autumn in China
Video Chapters
- 0:00 - Intro
- 0:34 - Arriving at Chongqing Airport
- 1:59 - Arrived in Urumqi
- 3:16 - Negotiating for a taxi
- 5:39 - Hostel Tour
- 7:15 - Late night food hunt
- 10:19 - International grand bazaar
- 13:06 - Trending Coffee
- 14:54 - Meeting Local Influencer
- 16:51 - Buying a traditional hat
- 20:23 - Getting investigated
- 22:33 - Islam and Mosque situation
- 23:45 - Visiting a local neighbourhood
- 31:02 - Trying local Uyghur Food
