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Visit the Abakh Khoja Mausoleum near Kashgar, Xinjiang’s finest Islamic tomb, famed as the Xiangfei Tomb. Tickets, hours, and what to see.
Explore the Grape Valley of Turpan: shaded vine pergolas, raisin-drying homes, and Uyghur courtyards. How to get there, best season, and tips.
Trek to Shipton’s Arch near Kashgar, one of the world’s tallest natural stone arches. How to get there, fitness needed, and what to expect.
Discover Dushanzi Grand Canyon, a red-earth gorge near Karamay in northern Xinjiang. How to get there, best light, and tips for photographers.
Visit Barkol Lake and Barkol Grassland in Hami, eastern Xinjiang: highland lakes, Kazakh yurts, and summer pastures. Getting there and tips.
Visit Aydingkol Lake near Turpan, the lowest point in China at 154 meters below sea level. Salt flats, surreal landscapes, and how to get there.
Explore the Anjihai Red Valley on Xinjiang’s Scenic Route 101: eroded Danxia cliffs, red canyons, and quiet viewpoints. How to get there and tips.
Climb Red Hill Park in Urumqi for the city’s best skyline, sunset views, and the iconic Hongshan pagoda. How to get there and what to see.
Walk the 2,000-year-old streets of Jiaohe Ancient City, the largest earthen ruins on earth, carved from a Turpan clay plateau. A complete visitor guide.