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In fact, Quan reckoned that the drama unfolding on the bus was even more entertaining than the scenery outside.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, the shopping stops weren’t Quan’s only complaint. There was also the rather pressing matter of finding a toilet. According to the host, southern Xinjiang’s vast landscape meant the group had to spend long hours travelling between attractions.<\/p>\n
And with much of the journey taking place on expressways, the bus couldn’t simply pull over whenever someone needed a toilet break. So what happens when nature calls and there’s nowhere to go?<\/p>\n
Well, according to Quan, some fellow travellers became so desperate that they resorted to peeing into plastic bottles. Yes, really.<\/p>\n
As for Quan, she decided the best way to avoid such an awkward situation was to drink as little water as possible. Not exactly ideal, especially in Xinjiang’s dry climate.<\/p>\n
But even when the bus finally reached a rest stop, finding relief wasn’t necessarily straightforward. “The queues were even longer than those at amusement parks, and the smell was enough to make your insides churn. But you had no choice, you still had to go,” she wrote.<\/p>\n
And if you thought the shopping experience was what left the biggest impression on Quan, think again.<\/p>\n
“The most unforgettable thing about southern Xinjiang might just be the toilets. You have no choice but to use them, and once you do, you’ll never forget the experience!” she added.<\/p>\n
Well, that’s certainly one holiday memory she’d probably rather forget.<\/p>\n
Between the alleged shopping pressure, exhausting bus journeys and less-than-pleasant toilet experiences, Quan admitted that the trip had taken quite a toll on her.<\/p>\n
The region’s dry climate didn’t help either, particularly since she’d deliberately been drinking less water to avoid needing the toilet. By the time she returned, all she wanted to do was lie down and recover.<\/p>\n
And remember how she’d originally wanted to explore northern Xinjiang? Well, after this experience, she’s now having second thoughts about that, too.<\/p>\n
“To be honest, I wouldn’t recommend going,” she wrote. Ouch.<\/p>\n
After everything she went through, we wouldn’t blame her for wanting to give organised tours a miss for a while.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her post also struck a chord with netizens who shared similar experiences of being pressured to shop while on organised tours. Others, however, urged Quan not to write off Xinjiang entirely.<\/p>\n
Some encouraged her to give northern Xinjiang a chance, suggesting that hiring a private driver instead of joining a tour group could offer greater flexibility and a more enjoyable experience.<\/p>\n
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