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 […]
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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
Kashgar- an ancient pearl between the West and the East
Last updated: September 2026 — transport links, international border access, border-area permit rules, accommodation information, and selected historical details have
A journey to Turpan- a fairy tale in the lowest spot of Central Asia
Last updated: September 2026 — practical information about transport, accommodation, attraction access and entrance fees has been updated, while our