Kashgar Old Town
A living Uyghur old city of alleys, mosques, and bazaars.
Xinjiang, China's largest region, spans desert, snow peaks, and Silk Road oasis towns. It blends Uyghur, Kazakh, and Han cultures across the Tian Shan and the Taklamakan.
A living Uyghur old city of alleys, mosques, and bazaars.
A glacial lake in Altai forests (northern Xinjiang), best in autumn.
An alpine lake below Bogda Peak near Urumqi.
Ancient Silk Road oasis and desert ruins.
Red sandstone ridges of the Turpan basin.
Red-rock gorges near Urumqi.
Northern Xinjiang (Kanas) is best in September–October for autumn color; southern Xinjiang (Kashgar, Turpan) in April–June and September–October. Summers are hot in the basins; winters are severe but snowy-scenic.
Urumqi Diwopu (URC) is the hub, with flights from Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, and Shanghai. The Lanzhou–Xinjiang high-speed rail reaches Urumqi. Distances are vast — internal flights save time.
Yes, it is a popular destination; carry your passport, as ID checks are common.
At least 5–7 days for one route (north or south); 10+ for both.
Uyghur cuisine — hand-pulled laghman noodles, naan, kebabs, and sweet melons.
Standard areas no; border zones (Karakoram Hwy) need permits arranged via agencies.
Urumqi for north/south links; Kashgar for the southern Silk Road.
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