Located in far west of China， Xinjiang is remote but it has never been cut off from civilization.For centuries diplomatic envoys， merchants， tourists，scholars and craftsmen have traversed the Silk Road routes， the ringing bells of camel caravans signaling the arrival of new goods， and ideas.
Xinjiang is an area where people， cultures and ideas have met and melded for much of human history. It is a region that tells tales of ancient folk traditions and culture， but also stories of innovation and modernization.
This book tries to tell just some of the tales of Xinjiang through 31 stories of ordinary Xinjiang people， written and photographed by correspondents from Xinhua News Agency.
Through this book， you can be a traveler exploring the picturesque mountains， rivers， pastures and deserts；a gourmet savoring Xinjiang's unique and varied cuisine； a historian discovering the traditional music，costumes and handicrafts preserved by folk artists.
This book is about a changing Xinjiang which is embracing modernization but also trying to make sure its cultural traditions are not lost to history. It's about an incredible Xinjiang-vast， breathtaking and real.
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