Ancient Cities of the Tarim – Niya, Loulan, Jiaohe
The Taklamakan hid whole civilisations under its sand. Niya, Loulan, and Jiaohe are the lost cities of the Tarim, and here is what archaeology has recovered.
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“Transportation in Xinjiang – Getting Around”
The Moment It Clicked I remember the exact moment I fell in love with Kashgar. It wasn’t at some famous landmark. It was 10 PM on a Tuesday, I was lost in the old city, and this old Uyghur guy…
Aksu and the Tianshan Grand Canyon (Ghost Canyon)
Hiking the red rock Tianshan Grand Canyon near Aksu, what the Ghost Canyon looks like, and how to visit without a guide.
5-Day Northern Xinjiang Loop (Urumqi-Kanas-Hemu)
Five days gets you from Urumqi to Kanas Lake and the wooden village of Hemu. Here is a tight loop I have driven, with honest advice on what to skip.