January 27, 2019 One Day Trip to Turpan, China’s Death Valley Just a short train ride from Urumqi, Turpan is a small town in the middle of the desert that makes for a great one…
January 27, 2019 Three Fun Things to Do in Kashgar (Xinjiang, China) General Tips If you are arriving from the train station, having taken the sleeper from Urumqi, getting a shared taxi into town should be…
January 27, 2019 Urumqi to Kashgar by Sleeper Train (Xinjiang, China) General Tips Most trains originate at Urumqi station (Wulumuqi), but they also pass through Urumqi South station (Urumqi Nan). Tickets can be purchased up…
December 10, 2018 Three Easy Hikes for City-Dwellers in the Karakol Valley, Kyrgyzstan Every guidebook says that to make the most of your time in Kyrgyzstan you must head for the hills – and they’re right. The…
