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What procedures do foreign travelers need to go to Xinjiang?

A valid Chinese visa allows you to visit most areas of Xinjiang; border control areas such as Tashkurgan require separat···

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Preparations for Overseas Travelers

A practical checklist for overseas travelers before going to Xinjiang: visas and···

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Is Xinjiang safe? Can one go alone?

The main tourist areas in Xinjiang have good public security, and the scenic spots have standardized safety inspections;···

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Complete Guide to Transportation in Xinjiang

How to get around Xinjiang: the three major aviation hubs of Urumqi-Kashi-Ili, t···

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Which month is best to go to Xinjiang?

Classified by destination: Ili Flower Season in June, Kanas Golden Autumn in September, Pamir Apricot Blossoms at the en···

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The best travel season in Xinjiang

Xinjiang has its own highlights in each season: the Yili flower season in June, ···

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Oasis Ancient City・Southern Xinjiang Humanities

Along the edge of the Tarim Basin, string together the southern Xinjiang oases i···

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Xinjiang is so big, how many days at least?

For first-timers, it is recommended to take 6–8 days for the Northern Xinjiang loop; 8–10 days for Southern Xinjiang cul···

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Border Pass and Document Guide

Xinjiang Border Management Area Document Guide: Areas requiring border permits s···

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Southern Xinjiang Cultural Circuit 10 Days

The grand cultural circuit of southern Xinjiang entering and exiting Kashgar: an···

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Do you need a tour guide? Can you drive yourself?

For long-term trips, it is recommended to hire a car with a driver-guide: the local management of pastures, refueling rh···

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What do people eat in Xinjiang?

Quick Guide to Ordering Food in Xinjiang: How to Order Barbecue, Pilaf, Mixed No···

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The Pamirs are so high; will there be altitude sickness?

The altitude of Ta County is about 3,100 meters, and Karakul Lake is 3,600 meters. Most people only experience mild head···

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How to choose accommodation

The choices for accommodation in Xinjiang include four types: urban chain hotels···

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Complete Travel Guide to Kanas

How to play in Kanas: all-in-one ticket rules for entrance and shuttle buses, th···

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How do I handle payments and internet access?

Alipay/WeChat now support linking foreign cards, cash is in small supply; use international roaming online or a local SI···

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Complete Travel Guide to the Ili River Valley

How to plan the Ili River Valley: the movement routes in and out of Yining, goin···

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What should be paid attention to regarding food and drink? Are there many halal rules?

Most restaurants operate halal: do not bring non-halal food or alcohol inside; night market stalls are most reliable whe···

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Complete Travel Guide to Kashgar

How to explore Kashgar: the logic of the alleys in the old city, the city openin···

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Is it suitable to take children or elderly people to Xinjiang?

It's suitable, but the itinerary should follow 'short drives + gentle scenic spots + midday breaks': the 4–6 day small l···

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Around Taklamakan on the 12th

The full version of circling the Taklamakan: desert highways, Luntai poplars, He···

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Complete Travel Guide to Turpan

How to plan Turpan: Highlights of the two ancient cities, the principle of the K···

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How do you apply for a border pass?

Chinese residents can handle it at their place of household registration or at designated windows within the region with···

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The Road of Transitions: Kazakh Pastoral Journey

Kazakh Long-Distance Nomadic Travel: Timetable for two seasonal moves in spring-···

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Pamirs Plateau Travel Guide

How to go to the Pamirs: key points along the minibus route departing from Kashg···

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Altay Travel Complete Guide

Altay four-season activities: In summer, visit Koktokay and the pastures; in aut···

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Recommended Hiking Routes in Xinjiang

How to choose hiking in Xinjiang: beginner-level Hemu—Kanas loop, advanced Mengk···

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Turpan Prince's Mansion Visit Guide

The Turpan Prince's Mansion and the historical ties with the Emin and Huo famili···

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Xinjiang Photography Guide

Photography timing and locations in Xinjiang: the morning mist in Kanas, smoke f···

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Guide to Visiting the Hami Hui King's Mansion

The Hami Hui King's Mansion was the residence of the Hui prince of Hami during t···

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Stargazing and Milky Way Photography in Xinjiang

Why Xinjiang is a top province for stargazing: dry and low rainfall, minimal lig···

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Xinjiang Travel Budget Guide

How to allocate money for a trip to Xinjiang: daily rates for chartered cars, pr···

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How to plan the first trip to Xinjiang

Template of days for the first trip to Xinjiang: seven days classic Northern Xin···

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Xinjiang Food Route

Xinjiang food route by city: Urumqi Grand Bazaar and night market, Turpan grapes···

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Guide to Traveling in Xinjiang with Children

How to plan a trip to Xinjiang with children: a travel itinerary template keepin···

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A Guide to Traveling in Xinjiang with Elders

Taking elders to Xinjiang: a pace of acclimatization starting with low altitudes···

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A Solo Travel Guide to Xinjiang

Traveling Alone in Xinjiang: Which routes are suitable for solo travelers, how t···

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Complete Guide to Winter Activities in Xinjiang

What to do in Xinjiang from December to February: Altay and Urumqi ski resorts, ···

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Complete Guide to Self-Driving in Xinjiang

Practical details for self-driving in Xinjiang: driving licenses and car rental ···

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Kashgar Ancient City and Pamir In-depth 7 Days

The top choice for entering southern Xinjiang: stay three nights in Kashgar Old ···

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