Xinjiang: Far West China
Everything you need and want to know about China's largest, most controversial province from a 4 year veteran.
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A Hiker’s Guide to Xinjiang, China
For those who love hiking, camping and everything having to do with the "great outdoors", there is no better place than Xinjiang, China.Posted on 25 April 2012 | 1:48 pm
A Glimpse of China’s Richest City
You would imagine that Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong or one of many other cities might top China's list of richest cities. But you'd be wrong. China's richest city is in a place you would least expect...in Xinjiang. In a Desert.Posted on 4 April 2012 | 12:30 pm
What is a Yurt and How Can I Stay in One?
What is a yurt? Technically, a yurt is a portable housing structure constructed with a wooden frame and wool covering. For the majority of us, however, a yurt is something completely different. A yurt is an adventure.Posted on 20 March 2012 | 12:30 pm
Xinjiang Budget Travel: 5 Money-Saving Tips
For most people who travel to Xinjiang and around China, there are two concerns that direct how they plan their entire journey: time and money. There’s not much I can do about your time, but what if I could help you with some simple yet very effective ways to save you money? Many of these tips can generally be applied to travel all across China, but there are a few “tricks of the trade” I’ve learned during my years in Xinjiang that I hope you’ll find useful. Tip #1...Posted on 14 March 2012 | 12:30 pm
Stabbings and Shootings in Kashgar Kill 20
On February 28th, 2012, over 20 people died in yet another incident in Kashgar, Xinjiang. China claims it is the work of terrorist while Uyghur groups claim they are acting out against Chinese oppression.Posted on 1 March 2012 | 1:30 pm
