What procedures do foreign travelers need to go to Xinjiang?
A valid Chinese visa allows you to visit most areas of Xinjiang; border control areas such as Tashkurgan require separate procedures according to regulations, and the process for foreign travelers is different from that for Chinese citizens, so confirm with the local host for each stop when booking.
Foreign travelers with a valid Chinese visa can visit most destinations in Xinjiang: Urumqi, Kashgar, Ili, Turpan, Kanas, etc. are all open. Additional procedures are required for border management areas—Tashkurgan (Pamir), Baihaba, etc. The process for foreign travelers is different from that for Chinese citizens and must be pre-approved in advance according to the arrangements of the host.
On a daily basis: staying in hotels, entering scenic areas, and taking trains all require real-name registration, and the original passport should be carried. There are no restrictions on the type of visa as long as it is valid within the period.