Kashgar City Guide: Beyond the Old Town
Kashgar city guide beyond the Old City: Abakh Hoja Mausoleum, East Lake Park, transport, food, and day trips from firsthand visits.
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Shawan: The Hometown of Big Plate Chicken
Shawan Xinjiang sits 185 km from Urumqi and is the accepted birthplace of big plate chicken, with Lujiaowan meadows and year-round hot springs nearby.
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Yuli County: Poplar Forests and the Lop People
Yuli Xinjiang sits where the Tarim River meets the Taklamakan’s edge. Tour the Lop People Village and riverside poplars, then plan a real trip from Korla.
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Kuytun: The Crossroads Town of the North
Kuytun travel guide: the crossroads town of northern Xinjiang, with how to get there, where to stay and why it matters as a transport hub for the region.
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Changji: Urumqi’s Quiet Neighbour
Changji travel guide: Urumqi’s quiet neighbour holds Heavenly Lake, Jiangbulake grassland and the Duku Highway’s northern start. Plan your visit today.
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Shihezi: The Garden City of Northern Xinjiang
Shihezi travel guide: how to visit Xinjiang’s planned ‘garden city’ — the Corps Museum, Zhou Enlai monument, cotton fields, transport, and where to eat.
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Tarim Desert Highway: Crossing the Taklamakan by Car
The Tarim Desert Highway cuts 522 km across the Taklamakan from Luntai to Minfeng. Fuel stops, shelterbelts, Tazhong mid-point lodging, and what the drive is really like.
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Hotan Sunday Bazaar: The Southern Silk Road Market
Hotan Sunday Bazaar is one of southern Xinjiang’s largest markets. Find livestock, silk, jade, and street food — plus practical tips on timing, bargaining, and what to buy.
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Shipton’s Arch: The Tallest Natural Arch on Earth
Shipton’s Arch guide: the tallest natural arch near Kashgar, with how to get there, the uphill hike, the best time and what to bring along for visitors.
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Xinjiang Beacon Towers: Tracing the Han Frontier Line
Xinjiang beacon towers like Kizilgaha are the best-preserved Han frontier signal posts. We explain how to reach them, the best season, and nearby ruins.
