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Astana Tombs near Turpan preserve Silk Road burials and murals. Which chambers open to visitors, what the museum holds, and pairing with Gaochang.

Visit Turpan Grape Valley with our complete 2024 guide. Learn about opening hours, entrance fees, grape varieties, and nearby attractions in Turpan, Xinjiang.

Buy authentic Kashgar carpets with our 2024 guide. Learn where to shop, how to identify quality, bargain tips, and how to ship rugs home from Xinjiang.

Apak Khoja Mausoleum guide: Kashgar’s holiest shrine and royal tomb, with what to see, how to get there, dress tips, history and the best time to visit.

Visit Id Kah Mosque in Kashgar with our complete 2024 guide. Learn about opening hours, entrance fees, dress code, visitor etiquette, and nearby attractions.

Discover Kashgar Sunday Market with our complete 2024 guide. Learn when to go, what to buy, where to eat, and how to bargain. Plan your perfect visit to…

Torugart Pass: Kyrgyzstan border crossing on the Pamir Highway. Permits, season, step-by-step process, costs and the loop that makes the drive worth it.

Kashgar Sunday Market guide: the livestock bazaar versus the daily grand bazaar, timings, how to get there, and what a first-time visitor should expect.