The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China is heavily influenced by its neighbours. Bordering Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India and being part of the Silk Road there are many influences especially with regards to the local cuisine.
Whilst visiting the Heavenly Lake we were able to observe local chef’s cooking some of the favoured local cuisine, namely Naan bread, Lamen (Noodles) and the ever popular kebab. This area was traditionally settled by the local Kazakh people, with Yurts dotting the landscape on our travel to the area as well as a local Kazahk village further up from the mountain range.
The local Kazakh people prepared our meals of which we partook Naan, Lamen, Kebabs. a shredded potato dish and an egg and tomato dish. All were deliciously spiced and a good warmer in this cool weather.
Post relaxing and partaking of local cuisine we returned to photography the Heavenly Lake, the Queen Mother of the Western Heaven Temple, the Tian Shan Mountains and of course the local Golden Eagles that were circling above us for most of the afternoon. As sunset came and passed we were caressed by the soft touch of light snow which was our signal to call it a day.
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