Xinjiang Attractions

Gurbantunggut Desert guide: crossing China’s second-largest desert on the G216, spring wildflowers, snow dunes, wild horses, plus access and safety tips.

Ebinur Lake in Xinjiang is a shrinking salt lake and bird wetland near Bortala. Here is how to visit responsibly, when to go, and what you can expect.

Fuhai in Xinjiang holds Ulungur Lake, a huge inland sea near Altay. Winter fishing, the Golden Coast beach, perch dinners and how to get there, tested.

Wuqia travel guide to China’s westernmost town: the last sunset near Simuhana, the Irkeshtam border, Kyrgyz food, permits and easy day trips from Kashgar.

Artux travel guide from two real visits: Shipton’s Arch hike, fig-season bazaars, Sultan Satuk mazar, trains from Kashgar, hotels, food and honest tips.

A first-hand Yecheng travel guide to Kargilik: how to reach this Karakoram gateway, the G219 zero-km marker, walnut country, best season and honest tips.

Lop Nur in Xinjiang is China’s most haunting dried lakebed. A desert geographer explains its history, the safe edges to see and the real access risks.

Tiemenguan Xinjiang guide: the Iron Gate Pass near Korla with real ticket prices, gorge walk notes, Silk Road history and tips from two separate visits.

Dabancheng Xinjiang day trip guide: wind farm history, salt lake floating, Chaiwopu spicy chicken, transport from Urumqi, best months and honest tips.

Xiata hot springs in Zhaosu pair steaming pools with an ancient Tianshan pass. Our tested guide covers access, soaking tips, best months, stays and food.