Xinjiang Shule County — an important town on the Silk Road, the former territory of Banchao. Explore ancient city ruins, experience Uyghur customs, and feel the inheritance of millennia-old culture.
Explore Silk Road relics, experience folk customs, follow the footsteps of Banchao
Arrive in Shule County, check into hotel, then visit the Shule Ancient City ruins. In the afternoon, tour Atiga Folk Village to experience traditional Uyghur culture.
Visit the Banchao Memorial Hall in the morning to learn about the history of Han Dynasty governance in the Western Regions. Buy local specialties in the afternoon and depart in the evening.
A Shule specialty, meat pies baked in a tandoor oven — crispy on the outside and tender inside, a favorite breakfast among locals.
A traditional Uyghur cuisine, slow-cooked rice with lamb, carrots, raisins and other ingredients — uniquely flavorful.
A specialty fruit of Shule, with plump kernels and sweet juice due to unique sunlight conditions, renowned throughout Xinjiang.