Xinjiang Safety and Health Handbook
Practical Safety and Health Tips for Traveling in Xinjiang: How to cooperate with daily security checks, sun protection and hydration in a dry climate, handling stomach issues and colds, and key points for reporting to the police, rescue, and insurance.
Security Checks and Identification
Security checks are common when entering scenic spots, train stations, and shopping malls. Simply swipe your ID for quick and efficient passage; carry your passport or ID card with you and take photos to store in the cloud.
Climate and Health
Dryness is the number one enemy: moisturize, use lip balm, and start with two liters of water a day; ultraviolet rays are strong all year round, so sunscreen and sunglasses are standard. Temperature differences are large, so wear layers to prevent colds.
Stomach and High Altitude
Eat street food moderately and have digestive medicine ready; in areas above 2,500 meters, move slowly, and if you experience headaches or nausea, use oxygen and descend immediately.
Emergency
Call 110 for police, 120 for medical emergencies, 12122 for highway rescue; insurance covering medical care and emergency evacuation is a must, especially for remote routes (Pamir, desert roads).