When you go on from Kucha to Aksu on the way to Kashgar, the you should take the route via Kizil. Kizil is an interesting place an dthe road goes through some spectacular river valleys in the desert. It is also a route, where you are very sure to see some noamds with their camels. There is also a direct highway from Kucha to Aksu, but that is not very interesting.
Written Aug 3, 2007
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When you go on from Kucha to Aksu on the way to Kashgar, the you should take the route via Kizil. Kizil is an interesting place an dthe road goes through some...
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