Hoxud (Heshuo): The North Shore Town of Bosten Lake
Hoxud (Heshuo) county sits on the north shore of Bosten Lake, Xinjiang’s largest freshwater lake. Get transport, best season, food and where to stay here.
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Power Sockets, Voltage and Adapters in Xinjiang
Xinjiang power sockets run on 220V 50Hz with Type A and Type I plugs. Pack a universal adapter, buy one in Urumqi, and charge on long drives. before you go
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Xinjiang Hotpot and Winter Warmers: What Locals Eat When It Drops Below Zero
Xinjiang hotpot and winter warmers: what locals eat when it drops below zero, with where to try it, the dishes to order and how to handle the chili heat.
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Kangjiashimenzi Petroglyphs: Xinjiang’s Oldest Rock Art
Kangjiashimenzi petroglyphs are Xinjiang’s oldest rock art: 300+ figures carved 3,000 years ago on a red Tianshan cliff in Hutubi. Plan your visit here.
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Xinjiang Sea Buckthorn and Wild Fruit: What Foragers Actually Pick
Discover Xinjiang sea buckthorn and wild fruit: where to find it, when to pick it, and why most wild fruit forests are legally protected natural areas.
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Altai Fat-Tailed Sheep and the Bashbai: A Traveller’s Guide to Xinjiang’s Two Signature Lambs
Altai fat-tailed sheep and Bashbai lamb are Xinjiang’s two signature breeds. Here is where they graze, how they taste, and what to order on your trip.
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Qitai Silicified Wood and the Dinosaur Geopark: 150 Million Years in a Half-Day
Qitai Silicified Wood and Dinosaur Geopark holds Asia’s largest petrified forest and the 35-metre ‘Asia’s No.1 dragon’ in one remote Gobi half-day stop.
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Pishan and Maigaiti: Jade-Road Towns Far From the Crowds
Pishan and Maigaiti sit off Xinjiang’s main trail. Our on-the-ground guide covers Sangzhu rock art, Dolan Muqam, deserts, food and how to reach both towns.
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Yecheng and Zepu: Two Small Southern Oases Worth the Stop
Yecheng and Zepu are two quiet southern Xinjiang oases worth a stop: Zepu golden poplar park and Yecheng G219 Tibet gateway, with tips from our own trips.
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Bohu: The Reedy Edge of Bosten Lake
Bohu county Bosten Lake is Xinjiang reed-country: walk the vast marshes, float the lotus sea, and watch migratory birds where desert meets open water.
