Located on the tip of northwest China’s Xinjiang province, near the border of Mongolia, sits one of the most fascinating and little-known national parks in Asia – Keketuohai Geological National Park. See why it is called “China’s Yosemite”!
Read the full story »It’s been a cold winter but that means gorgeous snowy photos from Xinjiang and the Silk Road! See it from space, on the ground or from a tractor…
Read the full story »Any visit to the Silk Road city of Turpan (Xinjiang) has to include the Ancient City of Jiaohe. Why? Because it rocks. Read the history, get travel tips & see pictures here.
Read the full story »It’s that time of year again – amazing that 2012 has gone by so fast, isn’t?
That also means it’s the perfect time for a holiday giveaway! Enter here…
Read the full story »“These photos were taken across Xinjiang, and are an effort to increase awareness of, and interest in, the Uyghur people and the threat they face.” – Photographer Brett Elmer
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FarWestChina is a website dedicated to opening the door to Xinjiang, China's most mysterious province.
My name is Josh Summers and I have an unexplained passion for this region. Although I now reside in the US, I spent almost 4 years living and traveling in the region and I continue to research the history and stories Xinjiang has to tell. If you're interested there's plenty to read about Xinjiang on this website, or learn about me on my about page.
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