14-Day Grand Xinjiang – North and South Highlights
Two weeks lets you cross both halves of Xinjiang from Kanas to Kashgar. Here is a pacing plan I have tested, with logistics that actually work on the ground.

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Two weeks lets you cross both halves of Xinjiang from Kanas to Kashgar. Here is a pacing plan I have tested, with logistics that actually work on the ground.
The Moment It Clicked
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