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April 30, 2013   |   No Comment
A Guide: Traveling to the Urumqi Airport

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.

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April 25, 2013   |   One Comment
Doors of Xinjiang: Photo Journal

When your home is made of mud-brick, sometimes it’s hard to decorate. Perhaps that’s why something as simple as a door becomes an ornate masterpiece for many Uyghur homes in Xinjiang?

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April 23, 2013   |   2 Comments
The Furthest Point from Any Ocean: Center of Asia

Xinjiang is known for some crazy things, but only one odd fact has landed the Chinese province in the Guinness Book of World Records: Xinjiang is home to the geographic center of Asia. It’s the point furthest from the sea than anywhere else in the world.

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April 18, 2013   |   3 Comments
A View of “Sinkiang” in 1943 from Life Magazine

Last week a good friend and fellow Xinjiang-enthusiast loaned me a copy of Life magazine dated December 13, 1943. I get excited about these type of things (it’s weird, I know) and even after a quick glance I knew I wasn’t going to be disappointed.

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April 11, 2013   |   3 Comments
A Lesson on Central Asian Etiquette for Uyghur and Kazakh

Invited to a Uyghur wedding? Sleeping in a Kazak Yurt? Traveling during a religious festival? Take this quick lesson on Central Asian etiquette and you’ll be ready for any situation you face in Xinjiang.

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April 9, 2013   |   6 Comments
Traveling to Turpan’s Tuyoq Valley

Hidden in a small valley between an extension of the Flaming Mountains, this gorgeous Turpan gem is surprisingly unknown to most travelers. Tuyoq Valley is a living museum of Uyghur history and a representation of the region’s glorious mixture of dry and fertile landscape.

Headline, Kashgar, Life, Travel »

March 26, 2013   |   No Comment
The Secrets of Apak Khoja’s Tomb

Xinjiang’s far west city of Kashgar is full of secrets. The Apak Khoja Mazar (Mausoleum) is no different. Are the stories a myth?

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March 21, 2013   |   No Comment
Eye on the Future: Kashgar’s Urban Planning Museum

A lot is changing in Kashgar, but what will it look like in 20 years? Here’s a glimpse into China’s dream of the future.

Headline, Life, Travel, Urumqi »

March 12, 2013   |   One Comment
Urumqi International Bazaar: Must-See or Tourist Trap?

One of the most visually rewarding destinations in Xinjiang’s capital of Urumqi is the International Grand Bazaar (国际大巴扎). But is it a must-see site or just a tourist trap?

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March 7, 2013   |   8 Comments
Confirmed Deaths in Korla, Xinjiang [Warning: Graphic Photos]

I’m sad to report that an incident in Korla, Xinjiang around 3pm on March 7, 2013 has resulted in the death of at least 4 people, with up to 13 others possibly injured. [Warning: graphic photos]