After a three-hour journey from Urumqi (capital of Xinjiang) by bus, we arrived in Turpan, a legendary oasis whose settlements…
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Karakorum Highway: on the roof of the world – China
From Kashgar you can take the Karakorum Highway, the highest international paved road in the world, also known by its…
Kashgar markets – China
Although the central government is trying to "suppress" the Uyghur ethnicity, its folklore and culture relives every day in its…
Kashgar, an ancient oasis on the Silk Road – China
After crossing the infamous Torugart Pass (link), we arrived in Kashgar. Once we succeeded in passing the first inspection from…
Xinjiang region, the ethnic minority of Uyghurs – China
The autonomous region of Xinjiang ("new frontier"), also known as Eastern Turkestan, was once crossed by the "Silk Road". It…
Gansu: the Dunhuang oasis and surrounding area – China
The Province of Gansu is located in North West of China. The famous "Silk Road" runs through the province, and…