28 Hours on the World’s Only Railway Around a Desert

Join me on Xinjiang’s legendary desert railway journey! 🚂 Ride the world’s only railway that circles a desert, traveling from Kashgar to Urumqi in 28 hours. Explore Xinjiang’s Taklamakan Desert, Kunlun and Tianshan Mountains. Meet Uyghur school kids, learn basic Uyghur words, and experience the warmth of local culture. Taste traditional Xinjiang naan, share snacks, and witness snow-capped peaks emerging from the desert horizon. Perfect for train travel enthusiasts, China travel vlog lovers, Silk Road explorers, and those seeking off-the-beaten-path adventures in western China. Discover desert landscapes, ancient oasis towns, and the enduring spirit of Xinjiang life. Don’t miss this immersive travel experience across one of China’s most remote regions, combining breathtaking scenery, cultural encounters, and unforgettable moments. 🌵❄️🌈 #XinjiangTravel #KashgarToUrumqi #TaklamakanDesert #DesertRailway #XinjiangVlog #SilkRoadChina #UyghurCulture #XinjiangFood #SlowTravelChina #ScenicTrainRide #WesternChina #OasisTowns #SnowPeaksXinjiang #TrainTravelChina #OffTheBeatenPathChina Travel Information: Kashgar- Urumqi, K9785, 9:50-14:10+1 (2,249km, 28h20m), Hard Sleeper Lower Bunk @ RMB426/USD60 👉👉👉A collection of videos of Slow Travel China by Trains 🚂, Ferries ⛴️ & Hidden Frontiers 🌄:    • Плейлист   👉👉👉A collection of videos of China’s Ultra-Long Train Adventures:    • China From Border to Border 🕰️🌏   👉👉👉A collection of videos of China’s Unique Seats & Quirky Train Experiences:    • China's Railway Transformation: From Speed...   👉👉👉A collection of videos of China’s Scenic & Iconic Routes:    • China’s Hidden Railways & Forgotten Routes...   Filmed by iPhone 16 Pro DJI Action 4 DJI Osmo Mobile 6 Music from Epidemic Sound Travel Planning Information: Rednote 小红书 Baidu 百度 Tickets & Accommodation: Qunar 去哪儿旅行 Fliggy 飞猪旅行 Food, Delivery & Local Life: Dianping 大众点评 Eleme 饿了么 Map: Baidu Map 百度地图 Gaode Map 高德地图 Taxi: Didi 滴滴出行 Baidu Map 百度地图 Payment: Alipay 支付宝 Wechat 微信 0:00 — Chapter 1: Riding the Only Railway That Circles a Desert 11:37 — Chapter 2: The Train That Brings People Together 20:11 — Chapter 3: Unexpected Companions on the Journey 25:36 — Chapter 4: Boundless Desert, Vast Skies 31:04 — Chapter 5: See You, Xinjiang!