Lop Nur (Lop Nor): Xinjiang’s Vanishing Salt Lake and the Lost Kingdom of Loulan
A research-based guide to Lop Nur (Lop Nor), Xinjiang’s dried salt lake and lost Loulan kingdom. Access, permits, best time, and what to know.
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Crossing the Taklamakan: Driving the Turpan–Hotan Desert Highway (G3012)
The G3012/Turpan-Hotan highway crosses the edge of the Taklamakan Desert. A self-drive guide to fuel, distances, and what to see on the desert road.
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Taklamakan Desert Highway Practical Guide: Which Road, Fuel, Duration, Permits
Crossing the Taklamakan Desert (塔克拉玛干) — known as the “Sea of Death” — on the Desert Highway (沙漠公路) is one of the great road-trip challenges. Plan y
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Taklamakan Desert Highway: What the Crossing Is Really Like
If you are looking for a truly epic self-drive adventure in Xinjiang, the Taklamakan Desert Highway (塔克拉玛干沙漠公路) should be at the top of your list. This is…
