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Hunting for Yurungkash River jade near Hotan: what’s real, what’s hype, how to visit the White Jade River, and where to buy genuine Hetian jade safely.

Visit the Kashgar livestock market, the Sunday animal bazaar near Kashgar. Get the hours, how to get there, what to see, and tips from our own real trip.

Yengisar knives are Xinjiang’s famous hand-forged blades. This guide covers the craft, how to reach Yengisar from Kashgar, buying tips, and shipping rules.

Tuyoq Valley is Turpan’s oldest Uyghur village, where mud-brick homes cling to a red canyon wall. Our guide covers how to get there, best months, and food.

Khunjerab Pass is the world’s highest paved border crossing at 4,693 m. Get honest opening hours, permit rules, and how to reach this China-Pakistan gate.

Tomur Peak is the highest summit of the Tianshan Mountains. Learn how to view it from Wensu in Aksu, the best season, the roads and the permits you need.

Bogda Peak rises 5,445 m above Xinjiang’s Heaven Lake. Our on-the-ground guide covers the best viewpoints, permits, how to get there, and when to visit.

Anjihai Grand Canyon is a free, roadside red-rock gorge beside the G30 highway in northern Xinjiang. Here is how to reach it, when to go, and stay safe.

Kuerdening Valley in Ili holds Xinjiang’s largest intact spruce forest. Our on-the-ground guide covers hiking, best seasons, transport, and where to stay.

Kalajun Grassland is a UNESCO-listed ridge wilderness above Tekes, split into flower meadows and the Koksu Canyon. Here is a practical 2026 travel guide.