A Uighur primer: 'Boish-boish!' means 'Coming through!' You'd best hip yourself to this phrase, or risk being ploughed over by a push cart at the Sunday Market, which, despite its name, is open every day. Step carefully through the jam-packed entrance and allow your five senses guide you through the market; the pungent smell of cumin, the sight of scorpions in a jar, the sound of muqam from tinny radios, the taste of hot samsas and the feel of soft sheepskin caps are delightful, and overwhelming. A section on the northern side of the market contains everything of interest to foreign visitors, including the spice market, musical instruments, fur caps, kitschy souvenirs and carpets. A taxi to the Sunday Market is Y5.
If you miss the Sunday Market, don't despair: there are plenty of other markets in Xīnjiāng to visit. Try the Sunday market in Hotan , the Monday market in Upal , the Tuesday market in Charbagh or the Friday bazaar in Kuqa.
