Yarkand, China | 40°C Heat, No Taxi, and a City I Knew Nothing About SE3E25
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In this vlog, I travel from Kashgar to Yarkand (Shache) in Xinjiang, China by train to explore a city I had heard was worth visiting, even though I didn’t know much about it before arriving.
But the moment I got there, things got difficult. With temperatures around 35–40°C, I headed out during the hottest part of the day looking for a cooler place outside the city and even tried to find a river. Instead, I ended up stuck far from town, struggling to get back and unable to find a taxi in the extreme heat.
Later, I return to the city and visit the Altun Mazar historical complex, where we dive into the history of Yarkand, one of Xinjiang’s most fascinating and lesser-known cities.
This turned into one of the toughest days of the trip — and one of those moments that really made me miss traveling with my car.
If you enjoy real travel experiences, hidden cities in China, Xinjiang culture, train journeys, and the ups and downs of overland travel, this vlog is for you.
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00:00:00 - In this video
00:01:00 - Start of vlog: Kashgar
00:05:43 - Kashgar railway station
00:06:09 - Conversation with a man from Yarkand on the train
00:10:20 - Arriving in Yarkand and my experience of the train journey
00:12:48 - The challenge of finding the city
00:14:37 - Arriving in downtown Yarkand
00:15:27 - Trying Yarkand-style lamb kebab
00:19:47 - Escaping the 40°C heat
00:23:50 - Getting stuck in a village
00:25:48 - The challenge of finding a taxi
00:26:50 - Yarkand Khanate Royal Mausoleum
00:30:25 - The tomb of Amannisa Khan and the Twelve Muqam of Uyghur music
00:31:50 - Exploring the city of Yarkand
00:33:20 - My thoughts on the city of Yarkand
00:34:18 - People’s Square and the end of the vlog
#TravelWithKohistani #JourneyToTheFarEast #china #yarkand #xinjiang #chinatravel #سفر_به_شرق_دور #سفر_به_شرق_دور
In this vlog, I travel from Kashgar to Yarkand (Shache) in Xinjiang, China by train to explore a city I had heard was worth visiting, even though I didn’t know much about it before arriving.
But the moment I got there, things got difficult. With temperatures around 35–40°C, I headed out during the hottest part of the day looking for a cooler place outside the city and even tried to find a river. Instead, I ended up stuck far from town, struggling to get back and unable to find a taxi in the extreme heat.
Later, I return to the city and visit the Altun Mazar historical complex, where we dive into the history of Yarkand, one of Xinjiang’s most fascinating and lesser-known cities.
This turned into one of the toughest days of the trip — and one of those moments that really made me miss traveling with my car.
If you enjoy real travel experiences, hidden cities in China, Xinjiang culture, train journeys, and the ups and downs of overland travel, this vlog is for you.
Support the Channel
Every journey begins with a small spark, and your support keeps that spark alive.
With your help, I can discover new roads, share untold stories, and bring the beauty of the world to you.
Thank you for being part of this adventure:
☕ Buy me a Coffee!
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00:00:00 - In this video
00:01:00 - Start of vlog: Kashgar
00:05:43 - Kashgar railway station
00:06:09 - Conversation with a man from Yarkand on the train
00:10:20 - Arriving in Yarkand and my experience of the train journey
00:12:48 - The challenge of finding the city
00:14:37 - Arriving in downtown Yarkand
00:15:27 - Trying Yarkand-style lamb kebab
00:19:47 - Escaping the 40°C heat
00:23:50 - Getting stuck in a village
00:25:48 - The challenge of finding a taxi
00:26:50 - Yarkand Khanate Royal Mausoleum
00:30:25 - The tomb of Amannisa Khan and the Twelve Muqam of Uyghur music
00:31:50 - Exploring the city of Yarkand
00:33:20 - My thoughts on the city of Yarkand
00:34:18 - People’s Square and the end of the vlog
#TravelWithKohistani #JourneyToTheFarEast #china #yarkand #xinjiang #chinatravel #سفر_به_شرق_دور #سفر_به_شرق_دور
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