Xinjiang Sandstorms and Dust Season: When They Hit and How to Travel Through Them
Xinjiang sandstorms and spring dust haze: the seasonal pattern, worst regions, how to read the forecast, driving safety, gear, and camera protection.
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Han Dynasty Beacon Towers: The Great Wall of Xinjiang’s Desert
Long before the Ming Wall, Han dynasty beacon towers stitched the Taklamakan’s edge together. Here is where to see these 2,000-year-old desert sentinels.
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Camel Trekking in Xinjiang: Riding the Ships of the Desert
Camel trekking in Xinjiang lets you cross real dunes the slow way. Here is where to ride, what it costs, what to pack, and staying safe on a bactrian camel.
