We did a daytrip from Urumqi to Turpan, an important trade center located along the Silk Road. We visited Jiaohe Ruins, ancient remains in the middle of the desert. This historical place was mysterious and interesting; you can spend some hours walking along the many trails. The weather is very hot during the day, so...
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Tag Archives: Xinjiang Province
Did You Ever Drink SALTY TEA?!? Fun Time at Tianchi Lake
We took 2 hours bus ride from Urumqi to Tianchi Lake (Heavenly Lake). We decided to stay there one night at one of the Kazaks yurts. The entry fee is quite expensive and the place is very touristy, which was a bit disappointing after visiting the isolated Karakul Lake. Despite all that, Tianchi Lake is...
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Urumqi: Delicious ‘lachman’ noodles
We took a flight from Kashgar to Xinjiang’s capital– Urumqi. We stayed at Green Tree Hotel, which was cheap as a hostel; we paid 180 yuan for a double room. The room was very clean and bed was big and cozy. There is a free wifi but it’s available only at the hotel’s lobby. Staff...
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Karakul Lake: Stunning Scenery and No Other Tourists! Experience of a Lifetime
We took the bus from Kashgar to Tashkurgan that also stops at Karakul Lake. This road, named the Karakoram Highway, connects China with Pakistan. The views on the road include stunning scenery, almost completely unspoiled. After 6 hours we arrived at Karakul Lake. Immediately a Kyrgyz boy offered us to stay in his family’s yurt...
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Kashgar: Silk Road History and Great Uyghur Food
We decided to visit Xinjiang province even though it means we need to take some flights, we really wanted to visit this interesting area. We took an early morning flight from Beijing to Urumqi, and another flight from Urumqi to Kashgar. We preferred taking flights instead of over 24 hour bus rides in such a...
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