Karakul Lake & Muztagh Ata Glacier Park — The Pamir Plateau’s Crown Jewel
Few places on Earth make you feel as though you’ve driven off the map quite like Karakul Lake. Cradled at 3,600 meters (11,800 ft) on the Pamir Plateau — o…
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Kanas Lake: The Mystical Alpine Gem of Xinjiang
Nestled deep in the Altai Mountains of northern Xinjiang, Kanas Lake (喀纳斯湖) is often described as “China’s Switzerland” and “God’s Backyard”. This mystical…
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Turpan: Xinjiang’s Hottest City and Ancient Oasis – A Visitor’s Guide
If there is one place in Xinjiang that makes you feel like you have traveled back to the ancient Silk Road, it is Turpan (吐鲁番). This is one of the hottest,…
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Kanas Lake: Mystical Alpine Gem – What Makes It Special
Tucked into the remote Altai Mountains of northern Xinjiang, Kanas Lake (喀纳斯湖) is widely considered one of the most beautiful alpine lakes in all of China….
