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How to Hike the Xinjiang Tian Shan in China 14 Aug 2013 | 11:01 pm
Setting off to hike the length of the Xinjiang Tian Shan with a cheap Chinese tent and an inadequate sleeping bag had seemed like a good idea at the time. One month into the trip, trapped on the wron...
How to Travel During Ramadan in China 17 Jul 2013 | 07:04 pm
You may not have realized it, but this month marks the beginning of Ramadan in China and for the many Muslims across the world. If you’re like I used to be, you have a vague understanding of Ramadan ...
10 Most Breathtaking Xinjiang Landscapes 26 Jun 2013 | 05:30 pm
When it comes to the beautiful Xinjiang landscape, even a simple camera can produce the most beautiful photographs. Xinjiang, the largest province in China and located in the country’s far northwest,...
Visiting Tashkurgan, Xinjiang – Crown of the Karakoram 19 Jun 2013 | 10:28 pm
For those who are adventurous enough to travel the beautiful Karakoram Highway near Kashgar in Xinjiang, the city of Tashkurgan is the proverbial “icing on the cake”. Populated primarily by about 30,...
Visiting Tashkurgan, Xinjiang – Crown of the Karakoram 19 Jun 2013 | 10:28 pm
For those who are adventurous enough to travel the beautiful Karakoram Highway near Kashgar in Xinjiang, the city of Tashkurgan is the proverbial “icing on the cake”. Populated primarily by about 30,0...
A New Design for FarWestChina.com 12 Jun 2013 | 09:21 am
It’s finally here! I’ve mentioned the long-awaited reddesign to those who receive the FarWestChina newsletter, but I’ve been mostly silent here on the site and on social channels. For everybody that p...
Silk Road of Pop: A Look at Modern Uyghur Music 5 Jun 2013 | 05:30 pm
There's a new documentary named The Silk Road of Pop. It's a fascinating look at "age-old roots of the Uyghur music culture in Kashgar, metal bands combining local folk music & Western hard rock in th...
Sneak Peek at Urumqi’s New High-Speed Rail Station 28 May 2013 | 05:30 pm
Urumqi to Beijing in 12 hours. Average speed of 350 km/hr (220 mph). An investment of 143 billion yuan. It's the world's longest high-speed rail line and it is expected to open as early as 2015.
Why You Should Visit Turpan, Xinjiang 23 May 2013 | 02:10 am
When it comes to traveling the Silk Road in China, there are usually three "must-see" cities: Kashgar, Dunhuang and Turpan. Each city offers a unique insight into the history of the Silk Road along wi...
A Guide: Traveling to the Urumqi Airport 1 May 2013 | 08:05 am
For most travelers, flying into Urumqi Diwopu International Airport marks their first step into the Xinjiang province. Here I answer the top 4 questions about flying to/from Urumqi, Xinjiang.
