Tiger Leaping Gorge: Above Thunder
The mighty Yangtze River careened through the weathered rocks as if a thunderous explosion occurred. The ancient limestone cliffs...
Heart of the Grasslands, Soul of the Pamirs
After the long ascent up the Karakoram Highway in far Western China - one of the great modern engineering feats on Earth- we stumbled...
Haizi Valley: Wilderness of Ice
The Haizi Valley, the remotest and wildest gorge of the Siguniang Sanctuary, proved that even the explored can be unexplored. On the edge...
Lost and Found: Rediscovering the Legendary Shipton's Arch
In the far reaches of the barren landscape between Kashgar and Kygyzstan in far Western China lies a hidden gem so remote and guarded it...
Expect the Unexpected: An Overview of Our Journey to Xinjiang
We've just returned from a three-week traverse of Xinjiang, China's far Western region. More reminiscent of Central Asia than China,...
On the Path to Greatness: Journey on the Karakoram Highway
The Karakoram Highway, consistently regarded as one of earth's most spectacular and dangerous journeys, proved more spectacular than...
Ancient Oasis: Exploring the Silk Road Ruins of Turpan
Situated in a blazing environment 154 meters (505 feet) below sea level with mountains of fire extended around its perimeter, Turpan...
Faces of the Desert: A Look into the Life of Uyghurs in Turpan
Situated in the heart of Xinjiang lies Turpan, a hospitable, lively, and colorful destination. Remarkably, the landscape here suggests...
The Silk Roads: Veins of the World
The Silk Roads evoke glorious days of past, mirages of exotic locales, and extraordinary tales, captivating explorers from Genghis Khan...
The Yellow Dragon
The mighty Yellow Dragon, with its iridescent scales and impenetrable breath of fire, towers above the Min Mountains forever guarding its...