Xinjiang, People's Republic of China
Hami et Barkol
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Discover the summits by their paths.
Oasis, royal tombs and high meadows mark the transition between Gobi and Tian Shan Orientales.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Desert · Heritage · Mountain
Good accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Hami et Barkol
Oasis, royal tombs and high meadows mark the transition between Gobi and Tian Shan Orientales.
Lake Barkol, Old Town of Barkol and Oasis of Hami give the most telling landmarks of Hami and Barkol. Together they form a destination where urban life, desert areas, heritage and mountain reliefs meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than just one uniform decor.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Lake Barkol
- Old town of Barkol
- Oasis de Hami
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Lake
Lac Barkol
This salty lake extends between the high-altitude meadows and the tops of the Tian Shan. Hami Passes a high pass and the conditions change rapidly. Light, wind and season greatly transform the landscape.
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Vieille ville de Barkol
Barkol preserves walls, attices and old quarters in a long strategic oasis. The village also serves as a base for discovering neighbouring Kazakh pastures. A slow visit allows to go beyond the only points of view best known.
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Oasis de Hami
The oasis of Hami connects orchards, recent neighborhoods and memory of caravans at the foot of Tian Shan. An urban walk allows you to understand the contrast with the nearby dry plateaus. A slow visit allows you to go beyond the only points of view best known.
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