Con Đường Tơ Lụa
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| Best time to visit | April-May, September-October (summer is too hot, winter is too cold) |
|---|---|
| Daily budget | $90 (backpacker) / $180 (mid-range) / $450+ (luxury) |
| Language | Mandarin (Uyghur in Turpan, Kashgar, and southern Xinjiang) |
| Currency | CNY (¥) — cash essential in smaller towns |
| Time zone | China Standard Time (UTC+8) — Due to the western longitude, some locals in Xinjiang informally follow a later daily schedule |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
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Top attractions
Mogao Caves (Dunhuang)
UNESCO Buddhist cave art from the 4th-14th centuries. 735 caves, 2,000+ painted statues. Guided tour only, advance booking required. ¥200.
Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Lake (Dunhuang)
Singing sand dunes + crescent-shaped oasis. Camel ride at sunset. ¥110.
Jiaohe Ancient Ruins (Turpan)
2,300-year-old city carved into a clay plateau, the best-preserved earthen city in China. ¥70.
Flaming Mountains (Turpan)
Red sandstone ridge 100km long, surface temp 70°C+ in summer. Best viewed at sunset from the Beileklik Thousand Buddha Caves.
Kashgar Old City & Sunday Bazaar
Heart of Uyghur culture with the Id Kah Mosque (largest in China), traditional mud-brick Old City, and the weekly Sunday Bazaar (livestock + general markets). UNESCO tentative list.
Problems travelers hit in Con Đường Tơ Lụa
- Why is my Alipay not working?You linked a foreign Visa or Mastercard to Alipay but every transaction is rejected at the merchant.
- My China visa was denied — what now?Your L visa application was refused at the Chinese consulate and your trip is in 2–4 weeks.
- My passport was lost or stolen in China — what do I do?Your passport is gone (theft or loss) and you're in mainland China without travel documents.
- Why can't I book on 12306 with my foreign card?You tried to book a high-speed rail ticket on 12306.cn and your foreign Visa/Mastercard is rejected at checkout.
- Why is my VPN not working in China?You arrived in China, opened your VPN, and it will not connect at all or connects but no traffic loads.
- Why can't I book a Tibet trip on my own?You try to book Lhasa flights and hotels yourself but the booking fails, or you're turned away at the Lhasa airport without a permit.
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