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Want to experience the China you’ve seen in our videos — beyond the guidebooks and away from the crowds? Join us on a journey through hidden villages, breathtaking landscapes, local markets, and the stories of everyday China. Discover our small-group China tours here: https://littlechineseeverywhere.com/t... This video is about an unforgettable journey through Xinjiang — one of China’s most remote, misunderstood, and breathtakingly diverse regions. Home to a mosaic of ethnic groups including Uyghur, Kazakh, Tajiks, and Kyrgyz, and many more, Xinjiang is a place where cultures have coexisted and evolved for centuries, shaped by the ancient Silk Road and harsh yet beautiful geography. From the surreal sand dunes of the Taklamakan Desert to the icy peaks of the Tianshan mountains, every corner of this region tells a different story. I explore bustling bazaars in southern Xinjiang, filled with spices, music, and handmade crafts, witness traditional life in rural villages, and meet locals whose hospitality leaves a lasting impression. From Yarkant, Kashgar, and Tashkurgan, I then travel northbound through Ily, the Kazakh prefecture and eventually to China's hottest place - Turpan. This journey isn't just about stunning landscapes — it's about people, culture, and the diversity of China's largest province. 0:00 Intro 1:45 The Pamir and Chinese Tajiks 8:32 Tashkurgan - Where Four Countries Meet 16:55 Pamir Skyroad 19:35 Crashing A Tajik Wedding 22:24 Kashgar - The Center Of Uyghur People 27:53 Awati Village - Rural Kashgar 30:36 Turpan - China's Hottest Oasis 39:40 Taklamakan Desert 48:50 Ily - Kazakh Minority #xinjiang #uyghur #china #chinavlogger #chinatravel Do you want to see more of my adventures? 🎬 Follow me on Instagram:   / littlechineseeverywhere   Do you want to support my work? Buy me a coffee ☕: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89914115 Or join the channel memberships for additional perks! Hotels in China? Use Trip.com 🏨 https://trip.tpo.li/JAeezn5T Stay connected in China? Use E-sim 💳 https://airalo.tpo.li/4DOjO7PS Music 🎶 https://artlist.io/referral/4406238/Flo Get 2 FREE months added to your Artlist subscription by going through my link. Plus you support me! https://share.epidemicsound.com/0uaw9g Get 30 days of Epidemic Sound for free! Our backpack: https://nayosmart.com/?ref=Yanbaobao If you want a nice Nayosmart backpack With oupon code：yan10, you'll get 10 USD off. or Coupon code: Yanbaobao, you'll get 10% off on your first purchase! ____________________________ Our equipment: Cameras: Dji Action 4: https://amzn.to/47tA47N Camera Sony A7Siii: https://amzn.to/3L6JApM Insta 360: https://amzn.to/4nwB412 Drones: Dji Mavic 3 Pro: https://amzn.to/476kuQv Dji Mini 4 Pro: https://amzn.to/47mDA3x Harddisk Sandisk (2, 4, 8T) : https://amzn.to/48M1po6 Dji Mic Set: https://amzn.to/4nmjvAy // Some of the links featured in my videos are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission if you make a qualifying purchase through those links. I only recommend products, services, and experiences that I personally use, trust, and genuinely believe in. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.