Cele Desert Guide
A Cele Desert guide on the southern Taklamakan edge: the oasis, the dunes and how to visit from Hotan safely.
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Bosten Lake Guide
A Bosten Lake guide in southern Xinjiang: where it is, how to get there, best season and what to do on the largest inland freshwater lake.
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Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves Guide
A Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves guide near Turpan: history, how to get there, best season and what to see for travellers.
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Bezeklik Caves Guide
The Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves near Turpan: where they are, how to get there, what survives, and the best time to visit for international drivers.
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Bayinbuluke Guide
A Bayinbuluke guide: the swan lake, the nine twists of the Kaidu River, how to get there, best season and tips.
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Aydingkol Lake Guide
An Aydingkol Lake guide: the second-lowest point in the world near Turpan, how to visit, best season and what to see.
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Anji Hai Grand Canyon Guide
An Anji Hai Grand Canyon guide: location, how to get there, the best season and photo tips for this dramatic Tianshan canyon.
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Aksu Grand Canyon Guide
The Aksu Grand Canyon in southern Xinjiang: the gorge, the drive in, viewpoints, and the best time to visit on a self-drive trip.
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Urho Ghost City (Yardang) Guide: Xinjiang’s Wind-Carved Landscape
The Urho Ghost City near Karamay is a vast yardang wind-eroded landscape. How to get there, the best light, ticket info and how to pair it with the Duku Highway.
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Turpan Grape Valley Guide: Oasis, Vines and Summer Cool
Turpan’s Grape Valley (Putao Gou) is a green oasis beside the Flaming Mountains. How to visit, the grape varieties, the summer festival and tips for beating the heat.
