Xinjiang
Known for its vast deserts and Silk Road legends, Xinjiang is far more than a place on the map—it’s a landscape of scale, silence, and soul.
From the snow-fed lakes of the Tianshan to the whispering dunes of the Taklamakan, this is a region where nature writes in extremes. Nomadic trails crisscross high pastures, red canyons glow at sunset, and ancient towns still echo with the rhythm of trade and prayer. Cultures meet and mingle here—Kazakh, Uyghur, Mongol, Tajik—in market alleys, mosques, and mountain yurts beneath endless skies.
The journeys below are the result of careful research and collaboration with local partners, offering rare access to places both remote and deeply human. We invite you to experience Xinjiang as we know it: wild, welcoming, and unforgettable.
Rich in Nature, Filled in Soul: Wandering Far West in Xinjiang
Culture, Nature
This is a journey across the vast frontiers of Xinjiang, where deserts meet glaciers, and stories drift with the wind across steppe and stone.
Not in museums, but in bustling bazaars, quiet mosques, and yurts where strangers are always welcome.
In 12 days, cross the TienShan mountains and Ili grasslands, ride past yurts and glacier-fed rivers, wander through red rock valleys and border villages, and sleep by the mirrored stillness of Sayram Lake.
From sunrise over Kanas to sunset in Turpan, from Kazakh horseback songs to Uyghur courtyard feasts, every stop reveals a different rhythm of life.
Welcome to Xinjiang—bold, beautiful, and full of soul.