What are some shows and dinners worth seeing?
The Urumqi Grand Bazaar music and dance banquet, the opening ceremony and night market of Kashgar Ancient City, and the special Muqam performance are the three main types; in winter, there is the Altay Ice and Snow Performance Season. What performances and banquets are worth seeing? Collected here are the most frequently asked questions and answers about traveling to Xinjiang: documents, safety, season, altitude, guides, and dietary restrictions, which can be understood in just three minutes before the trip.
- Grand Bazaar Song and Dance Dinner: A combination of dining, singing, and dancing, 200–400 RMB per person; reserve in advance and choose a middle table.
- Kashgar Ancient City Opening Ceremony: Every morning at the east gate of the ancient city, free of charge; coordinated with a full-day walk around the ancient city and night market.
- Muqam Special Performance: Theater schedules are not fixed; check with the hotel front desk or cultural venues locally.
- Winter Exclusives: Altay Ice and Snow Festival opening ceremony, snow sculpture light show; the fur snowboard demonstration in Hemu Village is also worth seeing.