Speaking of Southern Xinjiang. Illustrating Southern Xinjiang

Author: Cheng Wanli
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Without experiencing Xinjiang, one cannot appreciate its vastness; without visiting Southern Xinjiang, one cannot understand its unique charm. Southern Xinjiang, where the Uyghurs reside (commonly referred to as South Xinjiang), has been home to the Uyghurs for over a thousand years. They are robust in physique and striking in appearance, with handsome and bold men, beautiful and intelligent women, wise elders with silver hair, and lively, healthy children. On this land, they have created a flourishing ethnic culture, marked by festivals that never cease, a rich tapestry of art and traditions, unique culinary delights, and an endless legacy of joy. This book presents to you a vivid, colorful, natural, and culturally rich South Xinjiang, helping to unravel many mysteries in your heart.
The Uyghurs' Southern Xinjiang, situated in the heart of Asia, is characterized by vast mountains and deserts, with scorching summers and fierce storms year-round. To many people from inland and coastal regions, it may seem barren and harsh. However, the Uyghurs have thrived here for over a thousand years, maintaining their robust physiques, noble appearances, bold men, beautiful and intelligent women, wise elders with silver hair, and vibrant, healthy children. They have nurtured a prosperous ethnic culture on this land, filled with festivals that never end, a diverse array of art and traditions, and distinctive culinary delights, all accompanied by an unending legacy of joy.
This book introduces readers to topics such as the mystical power of jade, the colorful world above, the delicious food of the bazaar, and the ocean hidden beneath the desert.