Xinjiang

China

Xinjiang
Photo by Sharrie Shaw
Photo by Sharrie Shaw
Photo by Roger Knau
Photo by Traveler J

Popular cities in Xinjiang

This part of the journey is from Kashi towards Pakistan southwest bound. Lots of snow peaked mountains and lakes. Very scenic. An unexplored part of China mostly as it is nearly to Tajikistan and Pakistan rather than major cities in China.

#ontheroad
Ürümqi
Known for Skyscrapers, Hot springs and Deserts
Experience upscale Ürümqi: its hot springs, desert views, theme park, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Hongshan Park
Probably an unnamed peak. The mountains must be extraordinary to even get a name. So many mountains over 25,000 ft hight.
Taxkorgan Tajik
Known for Mountains, Wildlife and Castle
Experience the mountains, castle, and culture in Taxkorgan Tajik!

Reasons to visit

  • K2
Clear air
Burqin
Known for Islands, Nature and Rivers
Get away to Burqin! Enjoy the island views, natural setting, and beaches.
This is the Ermin Minaret in Turpan, China
Turpan
Known for Ruins, Secluded and Deserts
Experience secluded Turpan: its ruins, desert views, monuments, and more!
Going back in time: the Old Town of Kashgar, one of the ancient cities on the Silk Road.
Kashgar
Known for Temples, Deserts and Hiking
Upscale Kashgar is calling! Discover its temples, desert views, lake views, and more.
A deep blue Volcanic crater lake at an elevation of 2104m is the highlight of Changbaishan.tour guides and the locals told us that there is a Loch-Ness-style monster in the lake they told us to focus your cameras on the lake if you are lucky enough u might catch the monster in your camera #waterlust
Hami
Known for Cheese, Small town and Skiing
Explore quaint Hami: its skiing, mountain views, architecture, and more!