Urumqi Nanshan Pasture Guide
The Nanshan pasture south of Urumqi: alpine meadows, yurts, short drives, and the best season for a quick nature break on a road trip.
The Nanshan pasture south of Urumqi: alpine meadows, yurts, short drives, and the best season for a quick nature break on a road trip.
The Urumqi International Grand Bazaar: what to buy, how to get there, food, and tips for international visitors on a Xinjiang road trip.
A Urumqi Ghost City Yadan guide: what the wind-eroded formations are, how to visit, best season and photo tips.
Turpan Grape Valley in full: the vines, the shade, the tasting, how to drive there, tickets and the best time. For international self-drivers.
A complete Turpan Grape Valley guide: what to see, how to get there, best season for the grapes, and tips for travellers.
The Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta) in Turpan: history, how to drive there, what to see, and the best time to visit for international drivers.
A Tianshan Mysterious Canyon guide: the red rock gorge, how to get there, best season and what to see for drivers.
A Tianchi Heavenly Lake guide near Urumqi: how to get there, the best season, cable car and boat tips, and what to see.
A Tashkurgan town guide: the Pamir border town, the Tajik culture, how to get there, permit tips and what to see.
The Stone City of Tashkurgan: what it is, how to get there from Kashgar, the backdrop, and the best time to visit on a Pamir drive.