on the road to Kashgar, crossing Xinjiang Province on a bike

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July 28th 2013

Published: July 28th 2013

I am in Kashi (Kashgar)! Kashi is the last big town on my way out of China. From here people can go on to Pakistan, Tajikistan or Kyrgyzstan. Kashgar is famous for being the heart of the Uyghur community and for its old quarter around a big mosque and a very colorful Muslim market. I have been dreaming of this place for years, imagining what it would be like to wander around the old Uyghur town. I... Read Full Entry

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Jeremy Chiron

Jeremyaroundtheworld

I am a 36-year old language teacher, currently working in Beijing. I was born in France but China has been my home for many years. I taught French and English in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, for 6 years. I never thought I would stay in China for such a long time but it’s been an amazing experience! Professionally speaking, teaching Chinese students is extremely rewarding. They are so hard-working and eager to learn new things. And then China… there aren’t enough words to describe this intricate (hence fascinating) country. “China is not to be liked or disliked: i... full info

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smile but don't burn the meat!

y'a le feu!

:-)

i wanted to go see a canyon, 70km away from the city and after an hour in the bus the police got in, asked me to follow them, and after a 45min-wait, they told me I wasn't allowed to go any farther... so... back to Akesu! Why? "no Why!"

Uyghur food

tasty food in Xinjiang

bread snacks filled with lamb

preparing the Uyghur dumplings

enjoying dinner in Akesu

Akesu from my hotel room

back on the road

little snack and picture with 2 kids in a convenience store by the road. the little girl could speak a little English. She said she wanted to become a lawyer. Good luck!

I saw many cars and trucks turned over by the side of this road

don't drink and drive... Don't fall asleep... Don't kill a cyclist!

many abandoned houses by the road after Akesu

scenery outside Akesu

camping out by the road

filling up on water and energy drinks

Jia you! COme on! Allez!

resting around 5pm. very hard to find a spot in the shade

tres peu d'ombre a 17h

hungry boy at night!

tomato beans!

sleeping behind a dune

got a flat... pneu creve!

but i couldn't find the hole!

29th July 2013

denidax
Deni, Dax and Ella

Adorable! :)

31st July 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

China
We really enjoyed reading your blogs and following your adventure.

31st July 2013

Jeremyaroundtheworld
Jeremy Chiron

xie xie!
always nice to hear this

31st July 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Love this photo!
Hate that you had trouble but it is great to document it.

31st July 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Love this photo!
Hate that you had trouble but it is great to document it.

31st July 2013

ingnova
Ingrida

desert road
The desert and trip on the bike associates with dehydration. So is it good planning or water can be found without problem there? Wished for more pics of Kashgar, though. Challenging travel, no doubt. looking forward to read more

31st July 2013

Jeremyaroundtheworld
Jeremy Chiron

kashgar
there will be a couple of posts on Kasghar... in a few days, few weeks...

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