Day 11 of our Xinjiang trip took us on a day trip from Kanas Lake to Baihaba Village Xinjiang, right on the Kazakhstan border. We’d just spent the previous day sorting out the transfer from Hemu Village to Kanas, and Baihaba was the next stop we’d already flagged permits for. Baihaba has a reputation online as…
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Ultimate Guide to Visiting Xi’an, China
Xi’an was easily one of our favourite places to visit in China. The food, the Terracotta Warriors, the city wall, and the traditional dress – it has it all. Ultimate Guide to Visiting Xi’an, China is right here, based on the most asked questions and our personal experience, to help you plan your trip with…
