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Explore the Shining Pearls of History: A Cultural Feast Not to Be Missed

Xinjiang is a mysterious place, and the Xinjiang Museum is the best window to understand the culture of this land. As soon as you step into the museum, you feel as if you have traveled through time and space, back to the Silk Road thousands of years ago. The museum houses a rich collection of cultural relics, from ancient stone tools and pottery to exquisite jade, gold and silverware, and the Loulan Beauty. Each piece embodies the wisdom and craftsmanship of the ancients. Especially those colorful silk products, which make people imagine the prosperity of the Silk Road in those days. Here, you can also admire some precious ethnic relics up close, such as exquisite Uyghur carpets and gorgeous Kazakh costumes. Each exhibit tells a moving story, making you feel as if you are in that colorful ethnic world. In addition to physical exhibits, the museum also has several themed exhibitions covering various aspects of Xinjiang's history, culture, and ethnic groups. Each exhibition is full of surprises, making it hard to take it all in.
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Posted: Jan 8, 2025
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