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Fairy Lake Xinjiang (Xiannv Hu), a green-blue alpine lake ringed by spruce forest and grassland in the Tangbula Scenic Area

Fairy Lake Xinjiang: Horse Riding to Xiannv Hu in the Tangbula Scenic Area

2 September 2026 / Asia + China + Xinjiang
Multi-layered red and brown canyon with braided river running through dramatic gorge and rock striations, Anjihai Grand Canyon near Dushanzi, Duku Highway Xinjiang

Duku Highway Xinjiang: A Complete Guide to China’s Most Beautiful Mountain Road

31 August 2026 / Asia + China + Xinjiang
Ornate pavilion inside West Park Kuitun, the city's largest park

West Park Kuitun Xinjiang: Lin Zexu History and Night Market

30 August 2026 / Asia + China + Xinjiang
Mountains of loose dried fruit and nuts in a Liuxing Street shop, a classic Kuitun City Xinjiang trip souvenir stop

Kuitun City Xinjiang: Train, Hotel and Souvenirs

29 August 2026 / Asia + China + Xinjiang
A cyclist rides past the blue-shuttered courtyard walls of Kazanchi Yining Xinjiang

Kazanchi Yining Xinjiang: Old Uyghur Quarter and the Ili River

28 August 2026 / Asia + China + Xinjiang
Colourful hexagonal-layout architecture in Liuxing Street Yining, Xinjiang

Liuxing Street Yining: A Full Guide to Xinjiang’s Old Quarter

27 August 2026 / Asia + China + Xinjiang

China and South America Travel Guides: Real Stories from a Year on the Road

You need China and South America travel guides built on a year of real, boots-on-the-ground exploration. We are Ling and Corry. We decided to take a full year off work to see the world properly. Our goal was to avoid just flying in and out of major cities. Instead, we wanted to understand the rhythm of life in the places we visited.

Sharing China travel guides

We spent half a year based in China to dive deep into its diverse regions. This extended time allowed us to move past typical tourist circuits and navigate local transit like residents. You can see our practical advice on this in our guide to using the Metro in China. While there, we found hidden street food stalls and explored remote mountain trails far from the crowds. Most of our stories focus on these experiences because China is a vast place that requires time to truly appreciate.

Exploring the landscapes of South America

Our journey also took us through South America for another six months of discovery. We crossed borders and climbed high altitudes to bring back a complete perspective on global travel. Every single blog post features our own photos and videos for your review. We include this personal media because you deserve to see exactly what we saw without any filters. If you are heading to Colombia, our guide to Salento and Cocora Valley shows exactly what to expect from the towering wax palms. Sharing the highs and the challenges is important to us since that is the reality of being on the road for a year.

Authentic advice for your next adventure

We focus on giving you the honest details you need to navigate these destinations with total confidence. Whether you are looking for specific transit tips or just want to know what a place really feels like, we have you covered. Our mission is to provide practical insights that help you plan your own unforgettable adventure using our China and South America travel guides. Since we only write about places where we have actually stood, you get proven advice that comes from a year of living and breathing international travel. Check out our latest stories and tips below to see where we have been lately.

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Hi, we’re Corry + Ling from Travel Dayz Travel. We’re a couple of Aussies travelling the world. We share the places we visit and the food we LOVE.

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  • Fairy Lake Xinjiang: Horse Riding to Xiannv Hu in the Tangbula Scenic Area
  • Duku Highway Xinjiang: A Complete Guide to China’s Most Beautiful Mountain Road
  • West Park Kuitun Xinjiang: Lin Zexu History and Night Market
  • Kuitun City Xinjiang: Train, Hotel and Souvenirs
  • Kazanchi Yining Xinjiang: Old Uyghur Quarter and the Ili River

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And we still feel like we barely scratched the sur And we still feel like we barely scratched the surface. Alpine lakes, canyons, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and villages most people have never heard of, all in one province 🥾 
Here’s some of what made the cut:
📍 Duku Highway (独库公路), 561km of one of the most scenic drives in China
📍 Keketuohai (可可托海), granite peaks and turquoise rivers
📍 Hemu (禾木) and Kanas (喀纳斯), China’s answer to Switzerland
📍 Mazha Village (吐峪沟麻扎村), home to a tiny population of 85 households and some of the most stunning original architecture
📍 Kuqa Grand Canyon (神秘大峡谷) at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains
📍 Horse riding out from Baihaba (白哈巴), the furthest village in the northwest of China, so close to the border that you need a special permit
📍 Sayram Lake (赛里木湖), the last tear drop of the Atlantic Ocean
🗺️ 28 days in and Xinjiang still didn’t run out of places to surprise us!
Which one would you go to first? 👇
If you’re planning an adventure, see our full trip breakdown in our blog, 🔗 in bio
#travelchina #visitchina #xinjiang #roadslesstraveled #hikingviews
📍 Save this for your China bucket list 🗺️ The Duk 📍 Save this for your China bucket list
🗺️ The Duku Highway (独库公路) cuts 561km through the Tianshan Mountains, and this is only day 1 of 4 on our road trip 
#chinatravels #xinjiang #chinaroadtrip #dukuhighway #独库公路
🔖 Save this for your China itinerary Wolong Bay ( 🔖 Save this for your China itinerary
Wolong Bay (卧龙湾, Wòlóng Wān) — Kanas, Xinjiang 🇨🇳
Part of the Three Bays (三湾) walk in Kanas. It’s the furthest bay from the tourist centre, so most people start from the side closest to the village and leave it for last. 
Get here early instead. We were one of the first groups in and had it almost entirely to ourselves.
On a clear day the water goes bright turquoise, with grassy islands scattered across it that look like a little world map from above 🗺️
📍 Kanas Scenic Area, Xinjiang
🎟️ Covered under the main Kanas entry ticket, no extra cost
⏰ Go first thing in the morning for the light and the empty bay
🚶 From here it’s a flat, 1.7km riverside walk to Moon Bay (月亮湾), easily one of the prettiest stretches Kanas, Xinjiang
Follow @traveldayztravel for more hidden spots like this 🌿
#kanas #xinjiang #chinatravels #travelchina #新疆
When you’re minding you own business bingeing your When you’re minding you own business bingeing your favourite TV series and realise you actually visited the filming location of Pursuit of Jade 😮‍💨 
No Xie Zheng or ZLH spotted but the natural scenery is breathtaking to say the least
📍 Wulong, Chongqing, China
🗺️ See our travel blog on Wulong Karst Region
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👋 Hi we’re Corry and Ling, we love travelling and photography. We make it our mission to share our travel tips and destination guides with as many people as we can so that more people can experience what we do. If you want to see more, don’t forget to drop us a follow!
#pursuitofjade #travelguides
Send this to someone who needs book a trip to Chin Send this to someone who needs book a trip to China in 2026!! ✈️ 🦀 
🏄‍♀️ This year we decided to go back to China (again) and explore the beautiful island paradise of Hainan in southern China!
🏝️ Honestly, there is so much to do in China and there really is something for everyone whether it’s tropical beaches, cyberpunk cities, ancient culture, icy wonderlands, hiking, food… the list really does goes on. 
✨ Hi we’re Corry + Ling! We spent 8 months living in and travelling through China. We’re here to share with you all the best spots and places to visit. Think of us like your unofficial go-to China travel experts 😉
👉 See our blog for China itineraries and follow us at @traveldayztravel for more travel tips and inspo!
#chinatravels #discoverchina #adventureiscalling #coupletravelgoals #traveltips101
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