Attractions

Gaochang Ruins Guide: first-hand advice for Xinjiang tours — the best time to visit, how to get there, where to stay, what to eat, and a practical Gaochang

Ili Apricot Flower Valley Guide: real bloom dates, ticket and shuttle costs, how to reach Tuergen from Yining, where to sleep, and how to avoid the crowds.

Jiaohe Ruins Guide: first-hand advice for Xinjiang tours — the best time to visit, how to get there, where to stay, what to eat, and a practical Jiaohe Rui

Karajun Flower Sea Guide: real ticket and shuttle prices, peak bloom dates, Tekes hotels and a tested 2-day plan from my own June trip in Ili, Xinjiang.

Chaiwopu Lake Guide: first-hand advice for Xinjiang tours — the best time to visit, how to get there, where to stay, what to eat, and a practical Chaiwopu

Nalati Aerial Grassland Guide from my June trip: tickets, shuttle bus lines, horse riding costs, yurt stays, food prices, and the best months to visit.

Ebinur Lake Guide: first-hand advice for Xinjiang tours — the best time to visit, how to get there, where to stay, what to eat, and a practical Ebinur Lake

Sayram Lake Ring Road Guide: the 90 km loop with real fees, shuttle times, viewpoints, best seasons and where to sleep at Xinjiang’s highest alpine lake.

Karajun Grassland Guide: first-hand advice for Xinjiang tours — the best time to visit, how to get there, where to stay, what to eat, and a practical Karaj

Kanas Lake Cruise Guide with boat ticket prices, routes, schedules, and tips from my two trips on the water. Plan your Xinjiang lake cruise the easy way.