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· Little Chinese Everywhere

CHINA's SAHARA That's Full Of Lakes? S3, EP6

Little Chinese Everywhere travels from the Tengger Desert to Badain Jaran, crossing dunes by pickup after a motorbike breakdown. The trip includes yogurt noodles, a pink lake, a Buddhist temple, Bilutu Peak and homes in a remote oasis.

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  1. CHINA's SAHARA That's Full Of Lakes? S3, EP6
    24 min
    2025-08
    CHINA's SAHARA That's Full Of Lakes? S3, EP6Crossing China's Gobi Desert to Badain Jaran's Hidden LakesCrossing the Tengger Desert and visiting Badain Jaran requires a sturdy vehicle; consider switching to a 4x4 pickup for the dunes.The desert is greener than expected due to sand control projects; don't expect a completely barren landscape.Summer, Jilin
  2. Surviving the Hottest Place in China
    29 min
    2025-06
    Surviving the Hottest Place in ChinaSurviving the Hottest Place in China: Turpan Summer TravelStreet food in Xinjiang can be very spicy. Backpacker Ben finds the mysterious bread he calls Johnny Johnny surprisingly hot, even more than the other items he Ben travels from Urumqi to Turpan by high-speed train. The trip takes about an hour and costs £5 per person, which he describes as a good value for a comfortablSummer, Turpan / Xinjiang
  3. The HEART of Tibetan Buddhism in Qinghai Province, China I S2, EP107
    18 min
    2025-01
    The HEART of Tibetan Buddhism in Qinghai Province, China I S2, EP107Qinghai's Tibetan Buddhism: Delingha to TongrenIn Tongren, the traveler visits Thangka studios and observes artists making detailed paintings. The artists discuss their techniques and the spiritual meaning oDelingha has Mongolian and Tibetan cultural influences visible in its food, shops and architecture. The traveler tries local cuisine and visits traditional shopWinter, Lhasa / Tibet
  4. China's LEAST Visited Province - China's Midwest I S2, EP106
    21 min
    2025-01
    China's LEAST Visited Province - China's Midwest I S2, EP106Exploring China's Qaidam Basin: Unveiling Qinghai's Hidden Beauty MangAiQinghai, despite being China's largest province, is one of the least known internationally, often overshadowed by its neighbors like Sichuan, Tibet, Xinjiang, aThe dry climate in Xinjiang and Qinghai requires using a lot of cream and lip balm daily to combat dry skin.Winter, Qaidam / Qinghai
  5. The World's LONGEST Desert Highway (544KM) I S2, EP105
    28 min
    2024-12
    The World's LONGEST Desert Highway (544KM) I S2, EP105China's Taklamakan Desert Highway: 544km JourneyXinjiang's melons grow in saline-alkaline soil and the traveler finds them surprisingly delicious. Roadside melon fields and markets are places to encounter thiFood portions in Xinjiang can be large, and one dish may be enough for two people. The traveler recommends ordering carefully while still trying the regional cuWinter, KashgarTazhong / Xinjiang
  6. China's MOST Isolated Village - 200km Deep In The Desert I S2, EP104
    34 min
    2024-12
    China's MOST Isolated Village - 200km Deep In The Desert I S2, EP104Dailyabuyi: Exploring China's Isolated Taklamakan Desert VillageThe drive from Zepu to Daliyabuyi takes two days and passes through Moyu, Hotan, and Yutian before turning north into the desert. Expect long distances and diffBargaining is common in Xinjiang markets. The source suggests beginning with a higher offer and watching body language as the conversation develops.Winter, KashgarMoyu / Xinjiang
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