What are the pitfalls to guard against when traveling to Xinjiang?

When it comes to the traps that need attention when traveling to Xinjiang, the first thing that reminds me is the trap caused by jade. Why do you say that? That's because everyone says that gold has a price, while jade has no price, and the price is very transparent. In Xinjiang, if you go to buy jade with a tour guide, it is easy to buy worthless jade if you don't know jade, and you will be cheated, so you must pay attention to buying jade, and it is best to have people who know jade around you, otherwise don't sell it easily.

The second trap to talk about is the snow lotus trap. As far as I know, Saussurea involucrata is a kind of wild medicinal material in Xinjiang, which is very famous and precious. Generally, it grows in pollution-free areas above 2400 meters above sea level, which is rare and of course very popular. Because it is precious, the natural price will not be low. At this time, many "black-hearted" businessmen will take advantage of the fact that everyone likes Snow Lotus and start selling fake Snow Lotus at high prices to make huge profits. Everyone must pay attention.

There are many places, scenic spots, convenience stores and some shops selling Saussurea involucrata in Xinjiang, but most of them are planted by themselves, which are worthless and not worth buying. So if you want to sell Saussurea involucrata, it is recommended to buy it in those well-known and reliable pharmacies.

Another trap is that when renting a horse, if you go far away, it is recommended to plan the route in advance and know how many days it will take to ride. Because if you rent a horse, even if it takes two days, the tour guide will say that one day is enough, and then let you rent it for another day.