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Baisha Lake, the white-sand lake of the Pamir, sits on the Karakoram Highway between Kashgar and Tashkurgan. Plan your visit: best season, permits, tips.

Karakul Lake, the Pamir Plateau’s mirror lake, reflects Muztagh Ata at 3,600 m. Plan a Kashgar trip: best season, permits, yurt stays, and altitude tips.

Koktokay in the Altai is a UNESCO geopark of granite peaks and rivers. The shuttle system, hiking options, autumn colour timing and where to sleep.

Jiaohe Ancient City near Turpan was carved from a loess plateau 2,000 years ago. Site layout, heat strategy, ticket prices and what to look for.

The Flaming Mountains near Turpan record some of China’s highest temperatures. What the site actually offers, when to go, costs and photo spots.

Tianchi Lake (Heaven Lake) is the easiest mountain day trip from Urumqi. The shuttle bus system, ticket breakdown, shore walks and best season.

Bayanbulak Grassland holds Swan Lake and the Nine-Turn River sunset. Access from Kuqa or Nalati, shuttle times, altitude and where to stay nearby.

Nalati Grassland in the Ili Valley peaks with June wildflowers. Which of the three areas to choose, shuttle costs, yurt stays and horse riding.

Sayram Lake sits at 2,070m on the road to Khorgos. When wildflowers peak, driving the loop, yurt and hotel options, and how cold the nights get.

Hemu Village is a Tuvan settlement of wooden cabins near Kanas. The sunrise viewpoint hike, bus links from Burqin and Kanas, and honest lodging advice.