Xinjiang: Ziniquan & Irtysh River, Sep 2025
It is a rather long drive (6-7 hours without stopping) from Urumqi to Altay region in Northern Xinjiang. There are several different routes and this time we chose to stop in Ziniquan and the Irtysh River near Beitun. Ziniquan 紫泥泉, located in the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang, was an important trade […]