The Yizhao Highway (S237): Yining to Zhaosu Across the Wusun Mountains
Plan the Yizhao Highway (S237) from Yining to Zhaosu — a 122 km seasonal road across the Wusun Mountains with opening dates, Baishi Peak, driving tips.
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Xinjiang’s Uzbek Community: Merchants of the Old Bazaars
Meet Xinjiang’s Uzbeks — the Silk Road traders behind Kashgar, Yining and Urumqi bazaars. A first-hand guide to where they live, trade and eat.
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Xinjiang Sandstorm Season: Reading the Dust Forecast
Plan around Xinjiang sandstorm season with this forecast guide: warning colours, PM10 levels, flight delays, safe spring routes and Tarim Basin timing.
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Driving the G219 Southern Section: Kashgar to Hotan Along the Kunlun
Drive the G219 southern Xinjiang section from Yecheng to Hotan along the Kunlun: passes, permits, fuel and altitude tips for China’s wildest border road.
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Borsak and Fried Dough: The Sweet Side of a Kazakh Table
Borsak in Xinjiang is the sweet golden fried dough of the Kazakh table, eaten with milk tea at Ili yurt homestays. A traveler’s guide to where to try it.
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Running and Marathons in Xinjiang: Races Worth Planning Around
A runner’s guide to a Xinjiang marathon: the Sayram Lake and Kanas races, with altitude, weather, transport and where to stay before race day in 2026.
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Xinjiang Chili, Tomato and Pepper: The Crops Behind the Colour
Xinjiang chili, tomato and pepper define the regions red industry. How to see the Changji tomato harvest and Yanqi chili drying without trespassing.
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The Han Great Wall in Xinjiang: Beacon Towers Along the Silk Road
The Han Great Wall in Xinjiang is real rammed-earth frontier, not legend. Find the best wall segments near Hami and Barkol, plus how to reach them by car.
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Mi Changzi and Mian Feizi: Xinjiang’s Offal Street Classics
Mi changzi and mian feizi are Xinjiang’s offal street classics. Find where to eat them in Urumqi, Kashgar and Yining, and how to order with confidence.
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Hostels and Budget Beds in Xinjiang: Where They Actually Exist
Xinjiang hostels are rare outside Urumqi, Kashgar and Yining. Here is where to find real budget beds in 2026 and what they cost, plus real alternatives.
