Xinjiang Holidays

Xinjiang is the largest, westernmost and (Tibet excluded) most 'un-Chinese' part of China, thanks to its desert landscapes and majority Muslim Uyghur population who look more Mediterranean than Manchurian. If you have the time and the inclination, Xinjiang holidays are a fascinating counterpoint to the country's more classical highlights and - depressingly - an opportunity to see a culture that is slowly but surely being erased. Read more