Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Province Travel Forum

I would like to know where I could possibly purchase any small but yet also playable (ie not just for show) Uyghur musical instrument in Xinjiang, and approximately how much it would cost. Not picky about what kind of instrument it is as long as it's a plucked-string instrument. I guess Kashgar might be the best/easiest place, but any leads for anywhere in Xinjiang would be helpful.

You can pick them up anywhere in the region. your best bet would be to pick one up in Urumqi. If you like I have a few Uighur friends who are musicians, who I can ask so you don't get shafted on price or quality

Thanks very much, I would appreciate if you do! :)
I'm in Xining now, and heading to Xinjiang via Huatugou (far western Qinghai province) and South Silk Road, so please reply via VTMail, or email me directly (ellyse99@yahoo.com) with "VirtualTourist" in the subject line. Thanks! :)

let me know when you're arriving in urumqi and we can meet up. i'll have somebody to help with the purchase.

Right now I'm in Cherchen (Qiemo) and will be moving to Hotan tomorrow morning. We should be in Kashgar on this Sunday (8/7), going to Karakul and Tashkurgan for the next 2 days, then going to Urumqi. So I guess I'll be in Urumqi around 13/7? Could you possibly VTMail me with your handphone number (I assume you have one?) to keep in touch? Of course I would be able to give you mine as well. :) Thanks very much.