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Visitors are warmly welcomed into both worlds, whether it’s to witness a prayer session in a mosque or to spin prayer wheels at a monastery.</p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div>\n<iframe title=\"Where ISLAM meets BUDDHISM I S2, EP108\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/uVs3XE5dCu8?list=PLU4Dk-FV9Ax84I62QqLp_ufNekydfedT4\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\n</div></figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The people of Xunhua are proud of their mixed heritage, often coming together during festivals and market days, where Muslim vendors sell fragrant spices and Tibetan artisans offer handmade crafts. It&#8217;s a place where different languages, foods, and traditions are celebrated rather than separated, offering travelers a rare and authentic cultural experience. 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Early morning mist often hangs over the town, giving it a soft, dreamlike beauty, while colorful prayer flags flutter in the wind atop hilltop shrines. Whether you’re drawn by the rich spiritual life, the warm hospitality, or the stunning natural scenery, Xunhua offers a peaceful retreat where different cultures thrive in harmony, showcasing a side of China that is often overlooked but deeply rewarding to explore.</p>\n\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<div data-id=\"b4ded80\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<div data-id=\"0589c8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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