Barkol Lake & Barkol Grassland: The Highland Oasis of Eastern Xinjiang
Visit Barkol Lake and Barkol Grassland in Hami, eastern Xinjiang: highland lakes, Kazakh yurts, and summer pastures. Getting there and tips.
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Yining and the Ili Valley: The ‘Switzerland of Xinjiang’ Most Tourists Miss
Yining (Ghulja) and the Ili Valley in Western Xinjiang offer lush grasslands, Kazakh culture, and mountain scenery that rivals Switzerland. Here’s how to get there and what to see.
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Sayram Lake Travel Guide: The Last Tear of the Atlantic in Xinjiang
Why Sayram Lake Is Different from Any Other Destination in XinjiangAt 2,073 meters above sea level in the Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture / Ili Kazak…
