Cantaloupe and Mulberry Season
Seasonal schedule of fruits in Eastern Xinjiang: the origin and selection of Hami melon, the mulberry season f···
Travel Guide
Visa · Transportation · Payment · Luggage · Food & Drink
Preparations for traveling to Xinjiang: border permits, season and duration, chartered cars and transportation, payment and internet, food and accommodation, explained in detail step by step.
Corps Towns and Memories of Military Reclamation
The way to explore the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps: Shihezi Military Reclamation Museum, the he···
Common Misconceptions about Traveling in Xinjiang
Common misconceptions about traveling in Xinjiang: distance and time estimation, security checks and documents···
Camping and Starry Sky Campsite
How to camp in Xinjiang: formal campsites at Sayram Lake and Nalati, safety of desert campsites, equipment che···
Flight Strategies for Entering and Leaving Xinjiang
Flight route strategy to Xinjiang: direct flights to Urumqi or connecting flights via Kashgar and Yining, time···
Tips for Snatching Train and Plane Tickets
How to secure transportation to Xinjiang during peak season: 12306 waiting list rules, how far in advance to b···
Luggage checklist by season
The layering logic for packing in Xinjiang: how to dress for different temperatures in the same month, the thr···
Internet, phone cards, and apps
Using the Internet in Xinjiang: the choice between international roaming and local SIM cards, eSIM testing, mu···
Filming Permits and No-Filming List
Compliance checklist for filming in Xinjiang: No filming in border and security inspection areas, suggested wo···
Off-Peak Travel Guide
The benefits of visiting Xinjiang during off-peak periods: price discounts in early November, mid-April, and l···
Complete Guide to Driving the Duku Highway by Yourself
The Duku Highway (G217 Dushanzi—Kuqa) spans 561 kilometers across the Tianshan Mountains: opening times, reser···
Panlong Ancient Trail and Tasha Ancient Trail
Two popular online routes in the Pamirs: the Panlong Ancient Trail with over 600 bends, including how to walk ···
Xinjiang Cheer Practical Guide
Three major realities of refueling in Xinjiang: distance between gas stations, real-name registration process,···
Xinjiang schedule and time difference
The 'real time difference' where Xinjiang is two hours behind Beijing: sunrise and sunset, meal times, store o···
Xinjiang Layered Clothing Guide
How to dress for 'Four Seasons in a Day': the three-layer clothing method, temperature differences between nor···
Sandstorm and Weather Response
How to deal with spring dust storms, mountain thunderstorms, and strong winds in mountain passes: forecast cha···
Road Meals and Supply Guide
How to handle sections of three to four hours without resupply: county town shopping list, in-car thermal equi···
Homestay and Farm Stay Experience Guide
The correct way to stay amidst the scenery: choosing and managing expectations for Kanas log cabins, grassland···
Starry Sky Campground and Tent Hotel
The best places to lie down and watch the Milky Way: Seasonal reports and booking tips for the three top camps···
Car Rental Deposit Insurance and Vehicle Inspection
Complete Process to Avoid Pitfalls When Renting a Car: Document Deposits, Insurance Terms, Vehicle Inspection ···