Stepping into Liuxing Street in Ili, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, feels like diving into a living mosaic. Here, Uygur, Kazakh, Han Chinese, Mongolian and Russian communities blend, turning every corner into an open-air festival of flavors, sounds and scenes.
By day, the street hums with merchants selling handwoven textiles, sip-your-way-through tea houses and stalls stacked with flaky samsas and sweet baklava. At sunset, the scent of spiced lamb skewers mingles with melodies played on the dutar, inviting passersby to laugh, dance and connect.
It’s more than a food market or historic alley. Liuxing Street pulses with stories—grandparents sharing folk tales, artists sketching vibrant murals and young entrepreneurs showcasing local crafts to global travelers. This is where tradition meets modern energy in perfect harmony.
For digital nomads, culture seekers and curious globetrotters, Liuxing Street offers an immersive snapshot of Xinjiang’s diverse spirit. Every conversation, bite and beat here reveals a new layer of a region that thrives on unity in diversity.
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Step into Liuxing Street, where Xinjiang's cultures truly shine
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