Xinjiang Series | Lively Stories, Vibrant Streets: My Xinjiang Adventure

About this episode

Bianca takes listeners on a vibrant journey through Xinjiang, exploring its culture, food, and historical sites.

In this special episode of "Chinese Folk Tales", our journalist Bianca takes you on an unforgettable journey through Xinjiang — from the vibrant Grand Bazaar of Urumqi to the Frog Alley of Turpan. She bites into freshly baked nang, stands before the legendary Flaming Mountains straight out of the classic novel "Journey to the West", and dives into local life for a truly immersive experience. Curious to know what surprised her most? Hit play and join the adventure! 00:00 — Off to Xinjiang! 02:36 — Urumqi Unveiled: Bazaar Buzz & Nang Coffee 07:20 — Into the Flaming Mountain: Where Monkey King "Left His Mark" 09:57 — Walking Through History: The Jiaohe Ruins 11:13 — Frog Valley Legends 13:24 — Back in Studio: Stories, Snacks & Memories

People in this episode

Host: Bianca

Topics covered

• Xinjiang
• local culture
• food
• historical sites
• adventure

Keywords

• Xinjiang
• Urumqi
• Turpan
• Flaming Mountains
• Journey to the West
• Jiaohe Ruins
• Frog Valley
• nang

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Journey to the West

Places: Xinjiang, Urumqi, Turpan, Flaming Mountains, Jiaohe Ruins, Frog Valley

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