Travel on Duku Highway in Xinjiang, China- a journey on a heavenly road
Last updated: October 2026 — seasonal opening information, 2026 reservation rules, self-driving options, accommodation guidance and foreign-traveler access notes have […]
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Trekking in the Taklamakan Desert — essential gear
Last updated: October 2026 — desert conditions, road infrastructure, hydration and heat-safety guidance, and expedition history have been updated. The
How to visit Taklamakan- one of the deadliest deserts on the Earth
Last updated: September 2026 — desert-road infrastructure, selected access information, tourism facilities and expedition history have been updated, while our
Traveling on the Karakoram Highway in Xinjiang, China- a journey on a heavenly road
Last updated: September 2026 — This article preserves our 2019 journey on the Chinese Karakoram Highway. Current border-permit procedures, access
Travel regulations for foreigners in Xinjiang
Update note — September 2026: This article was originally based partly on our personal experience in Xinjiang in 2019. I