The 15-Day Xinjiang Grand Loop: North, Duku & the Pamir
The ultimate 15-day Xinjiang grand loop: Kanas, Sayram, the Duku Highway, Tarim desert, Kashgar and the Pamir. Full day-by-day drive plan with distances and permits.
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The Perfect 10-Day Xinjiang Road Trip Itinerary
A realistic, day-by-day 10-day Xinjiang road trip itinerary for first-timers — northern lakes, the Duku Highway, grasslands, and Kashgar, with drive times, sleep, and photo stops.
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Urumqi to Kashgar by Car: The Silk Road Overland Drive
Drive Urumqi to Kashgar — the classic Xinjiang Silk Road overland route. Distances, fuel, checkpoints, the Taklamakan crossing, and where to sleep. A real driver’s guide.
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Turpan to Korla: Crossing the Flaming Desert
Drive Turpan to Korla through the Turpan Basin and Flaming Mountains to the Tarim’s edge. Distances, heat, the G30 corridor, and the oasis towns worth stopping for.
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Driving to the Khunjerab Pass: China–Pakistan Border Road
The Khunjerab Pass drive from Kashgar: the Karakoram Highway to the China–Pakistan border. Permits, the Pamir route, altitude, and what to know before attempting it.
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Hotan to Kashgar: The Southern Silk Road Edge
Drive Hotan to Kashgar along the southern Tarim rim — jade markets, desert highways, and the living culture of southern Xinjiang. Distances, stops, and tips for the southern edge.
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Best Car for a Xinjiang Road Trip (SUV, 4×4 & Rental Tips)
What to drive in Xinjiang: SUV vs sedan, when you need 4×4, rental tips, and the specs that matter for desert highways, mountain passes, and long hauls.
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Deep North: The Altai & Kanas Overland Drive
Drive the far north — Burqin, Kanas Lake, Hemu village, and the Altai mountains. Distances, permits, the best stops, and the most alpine route in Xinjiang.
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2026–2027 Winter Road Closures in Xinjiang: What Shuts & What Stays Open
The 2026–2027 winter closure map for Xinjiang drivers: when the Duku Highway and high passes close, which routes stay open, and how to plan a winter self-drive.
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2026 Xinjiang Tourism Policy: Booking, Payments & Park Rules
Practical 2026 Xinjiang tourism advisories for self-drivers: lodging and ticket booking, mobile payments, park shuttle rules, and permit reminders before you go.
