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All travel guides tagged with "northwest-china".
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foodTaste of Xinjiang: Sweet Summer Fruits and Award-Winning Wines You Must Try
Discover Xinjiang's honey-sweet apricots and world-class Riesling wines. A perfect pairing for any traveler exploring China's far west.
Updated Jul 2026
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natureChina's Most Spectacular Natural Landmarks: A Photographer's Guide
Explore China's iconic geological wonders, from the Yellow River's grandeur to the otherworldly landscapes of Qinghai. A guide for international travellers.
Updated Jun 2026
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natureBeyond the Gobi: Exploring China's Otherworldly Landscapes in the Northwest
Discover surreal Mars-like terrain in Mangya, the summer pastures of Nalati, and the Silk Road grottoes of Dunhuang—a guide to northwest China's wildest
Updated Jun 2026
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gansuWhere to Stay in Dunhuang 2026: Desert Views, Sand Dune Resorts & Budget Options
Accommodation in Dunhuang — city centre hotels (practical for transport, most affordable), the sand dune resort zone (spectacular location facing Mingsha sand dunes, ¥600-2000/night in peak summer), the Mogao Cave area guesthouses (early access to the caves before tour groups), and the new Dunhuang Museum area boutiques. Booking window for July-August.
Updated May 2026
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gansu7 Days on the Gansu Silk Road: Zhangye, Dunhuang & Jiayuguan
A 7-day Gansu Silk Road itinerary — arriving in Lanzhou (Beef Noodle capital), taking the Hexi Corridor route by train to Zhangye's Rainbow Mountains, Jiayuguan fortress (the western end of the Great Wall), and Dunhuang's Mogao Caves and Crescent Moon Lake. Booking tickets, accommodation options.
Updated May 2026
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xinjiangKanas Lake & Hemu Village Guide 2026: Xinjiang's Autumn Wilderness
Kanas Lake (喀纳斯湖) in northern Xinjiang near the Russian and Mongolian borders — the blue crater lake surrounded by Siberian forest, the Tuwa people's wood villages, the autumn colors from late September (birch and larch turning gold and red), and the Hemu Village at dawn when cattle and sheep emerge from the mist. Getting there and the timed entrance system.
Updated May 2026
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