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Yining-Almaty bus Q&A

Last post by emdethuong « Sun Dec 10, 2023 5:12 pm
Posted in China
Replies: 17
by arthurschmidt2000 » Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:30 am » in China
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The books describe very well how to go from Urumqi to Almaty.

There is an alternative via Yining. A hard sleeper from Uru is Y160. The ride takes...

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I wonder if this route from Yining to Zharkent still operates in winter time. I am in Xinjiang at the moment (Dec 2023) and looking into this option...
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Last post by emdethuong
Sun Dec 10, 2023 5:12 pm
Dual citizenship: French & Israeli

Last post by sophia77 « Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:48 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 5
by Django » Sat Jan 20, 2018 8:19 am » in Visas & embassy reports

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Hello and Shalom.
I am a citizen of both France and Israel. In my French passport my adress in Israel is mentioned (not a major issue, as it can be...

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Exploring the realm of dual citizenship, a unique blend of French and Israeli identity. How does this dual allegiance shape personal experiences and...

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Last post by sophia77
Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:48 am
Fake letter of employment for Uzbekistan

Last post by sophia77 « Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:43 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 3
by thomas » Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:57 pm » in Visas & embassy reports

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As I need a letter to proof that I have work, and I dont have work at the moment. I think it is easiest to make a fake letter of employment. I even...

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Hi all, PM kisan status
Caution is paramount when it comes to fake letters of employment, as they can lead to serious consequences. Authenticity and...

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Last post by sophia77
Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:43 am
Things to do in Aktau

Last post by alethialee « Sun Dec 10, 2023 2:40 am
Posted in Kazakhstan
Replies: 6
by Jonesy » Fri Nov 24, 2023 5:25 pm » in Kazakhstan

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Does anyone have any recommendations for Aktau in February? I'm going to be arriving in the morning after a long train ride from Shymkent and have...

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There’s a local tour company in aktau called kettik that organizes day trip to Mangystau plateau but your timetable stands first.

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Last post by alethialee
Sun Dec 10, 2023 2:40 am
Tashkent to Chatkal Mountains, where to stay?

Last post by Forest777 « Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:14 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by Forest777 » Fri Dec 08, 2023 8:14 pm » in Uzbekistan

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We're going next May to Uzbekistan and are interested in going to the Chatkal Mountains and staying somewhere nearby.

We wondered if anybody could...

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Since you mention going by train: I've found it quite difficult to find out about local trains that go in this direction - but at last I was...

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Last post by Forest777
Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:14 pm
China visa free now (sort of, for some)

Last post by LeTapir « Sat Dec 09, 2023 3:15 pm
Posted in China
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by adi » Fri Nov 24, 2023 4:13 pm » in China

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Hot off the press today: As of December 1st 2023 Germans, French, Italians, Spanish, Dutch and Malaysian passport holders need no longer a visa for...

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Hello All
First thanks to Caravanistan and the community for great help this site provides to backpackers and travelers of the silk road.

I can...

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Last post by LeTapir
Sat Dec 09, 2023 3:15 pm
Crosing to Tashkent from Shymkent

Last post by AleD « Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:33 am
Posted in Kazakhstan

by AleD » Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:33 am » in Kazakhstan

Hello! I am planning a short trip around Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. My last city in Kazakhstan will be Shymkent, so from there I intend to reach...

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Last post by AleD
Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:33 am
Embassy report: Afghan visa in Dushanbe

Last post by TJ POLYGLOT « Fri Dec 08, 2023 9:48 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 3
by JnKln » Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:12 am » in Visas & embassy reports

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June 2018
German Passport
80USD/7 days or 130USD/3 days

I went to apply for an afghan tourist visa in Dushanbe with a private Invitation from a...

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Did anyone recently get Afghan visa in Dushanbe?
In Tashkent, one month visa is available at 131 dollars.

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Last post by TJ POLYGLOT
Fri Dec 08, 2023 9:48 pm
Caspian sea ferry updates & questions

Last post by liberspirita « Fri Dec 08, 2023 7:48 pm
Posted in Other transport
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by steven » Mon May 18, 2015 11:52 am » in Other transport
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The comment section on the Caspian Sea ferry article was getting out of hand and has been closed. Please post all updates and questions regarding...

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this response is reliable ;-)
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Last post by liberspirita
Fri Dec 08, 2023 7:48 pm
Train station heights

Last post by duffajfka « Fri Dec 08, 2023 6:09 pm
Posted in Trains
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by Kaz1983 » Thu Dec 07, 2023 3:38 pm » in Trains

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Hey guys.

I'm trying to find out which train stations are more level than others - I'm wanting to avoid train stations that involve a few or more...

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There may be a more exact way to find out (I think I have actually seen Talgo written when booking Kazakh trains at KTZh website), but you can see...

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Last post by duffajfka
Fri Dec 08, 2023 6:09 pm
Pakistan - China - Kyrgzstan April 2024

Last post by NomadWanderer « Thu Dec 07, 2023 5:57 am
Posted in China travel sharing
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by Kate and Rob » Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:16 am » in China travel sharing

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Hi Travellers

We are currently in India making our way up to Pakistan, for a Karakorum pass crossing April 2024 through China and into Kyrgzstan, in...

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what an epic route you've got planned! The Karakoram Highway through those mountains must be breathtaking. I've always wanted to transit through that...

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Last post by NomadWanderer
Thu Dec 07, 2023 5:57 am
Scans tourists' phones by installing malware

Last post by Patroclus « Thu Dec 07, 2023 2:39 am
Posted in China
Replies: 6
by ccc » Mon Jul 26, 2021 10:58 pm » in China

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Has anyone ever gotten a phone scan on the China border?

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They didn't scan my phone when I arrived from Pakistan three weeks ago.

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Last post by Patroclus
Thu Dec 07, 2023 2:39 am
Smoking in Turkmenistan

Last post by jawadrasheedsheikh « Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:42 pm
Posted in Turkmenistan
Replies: 5
by Bakhtiyark » Thu Feb 20, 2020 10:52 am » in Turkmenistan

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From what i see smoking is relatively rare in Turkmenistan and almost none-existant among females, however there are little things you should...

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That story about smoking in Turkmenistan really caught my attention. I had a similar experience when I visited Eastern Europe a few years ago. Over...

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Last post by jawadrasheedsheikh
Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:42 pm
poperechnoe in December

Last post by Peregrinations « Wed Dec 06, 2023 12:54 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan

by Peregrinations » Wed Dec 06, 2023 12:54 pm » in Kazakhstan

With the risk of sounding mildly insane, is it possible to stay in Poperechnoe village in mid December? Or are all the homestays shut down?

Cheers :D

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Last post by Peregrinations
Wed Dec 06, 2023 12:54 pm
Kyzylart - Bor Dobo border crossing (Murghab-Sary Tash)

Last post by dontbethatguy-julian « Wed Dec 06, 2023 11:33 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by matt2matt2002 » Wed Jul 08, 2015 10:20 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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On exiting Tajikistan a guard in a blue uniform tries to charge you money for bringing your bike out.
Even though it was on top of a jeep.
Stand...

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Just an fyi that the border appears to be open at a small cost and a bit of admin ahead of time:
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Last post by dontbethatguy-julian
Wed Dec 06, 2023 11:33 am
30-day visa free: counting the days

Last post by sebhoff « Tue Dec 05, 2023 3:17 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
Replies: 1
by sah10406 » Tue Dec 05, 2023 1:48 pm » in Uzbekistan

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Maybe over-thinking, but is the day I arrive in Uzbekistan on a 30-day allowance counted as day 1 of the 30? Or do I get 30 days from when I arrive,...

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I have no specific information regarding Uzbekistan, but as far as I'm aware, the day of arrival always counts towards the period of stay, regardless...

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Last post by sebhoff
Tue Dec 05, 2023 3:17 pm
Russian Visa at the Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia

Last post by Jojo « Tue Dec 05, 2023 3:08 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 13
by Rapp Scallion » Tue May 12, 2015 12:49 pm » in Visas & embassy reports
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First off, great forum.

I'd like to tell you about my experience trying to get the Russian visa at the consulate in Yerevan, Armenia since I...

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Hi all,

My report for the Russian transit visa in Yerevan (27/11/2023).

DOCUMENTS PROVIDED
- Printed application form /!\ at the end of the...
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Last post by Jojo
Tue Dec 05, 2023 3:08 pm
Khiva - Moynaq - Nukus - Kungrad by public transport

Last post by Stmtravels « Tue Dec 05, 2023 2:59 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
Replies: 18
by Rowan35 » Fri Sep 30, 2022 5:29 pm » in Uzbekistan
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Hi everyone,

A couple of days ago we travelled from Khiva to Moynak and back to Nukus by public transport. When trying to research the route we...

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Looking to share taxi from khiva to Nukus on December 7 if anyone else is interested!
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Last post by Stmtravels
Tue Dec 05, 2023 2:59 pm
Khiva to Nukus

Last post by Stmtravels « Tue Dec 05, 2023 2:43 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
Replies: 10
by chiarac » Sun Jul 07, 2019 8:20 am » in Uzbekistan
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Hello,

do you have any recommendation about how to go from Khiva to Nukus??

Thanks!

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Hello guys,
Thanks for all the info.

I am going from Khiva to Nukus on December 7 the day after tomorrow, leaving in the late morning/early...
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Last post by Stmtravels
Tue Dec 05, 2023 2:43 pm
Embassy report: Chinese Visa in Yerevan

Last post by Jojo « Tue Dec 05, 2023 2:32 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 30
by Larzachstan » Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:32 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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Hi,

Does anyone know if it's possible to apply for a China visa in Yerevan? If so, is it easy to get your visa over there?

Cheers,
Lars

(Dutch...

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Hi all,

Just adding my report about the Chinese visa application, with details that hopefully will help you save some time :)

My partner and I got...
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Last post by Jojo
Tue Dec 05, 2023 2:32 pm
Looking for slow discharge battery or AGM 100 ah 12v

Last post by Doiteau « Tue Dec 05, 2023 1:37 pm
Posted in Others

by Doiteau » Tue Dec 05, 2023 1:37 pm » in Others

Our vehicle is in Armenia. We are desperately looking for two AGM or slow discharge 100ah 12v cell batteries. Can anyone tell us where we can find...

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Last post by Doiteau
Tue Dec 05, 2023 1:37 pm
Tashkent into Kazakhstan by bus

Last post by sah10406 « Tue Dec 05, 2023 1:20 pm
Posted in Other transport
Replies: 2
by sah10406 » Wed Nov 29, 2023 3:55 pm » in Other transport

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I was getting contradictory information online about international buses from Tashkent into Kazakhstan, so I have tried to do a deep dive.

This bus...

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Thanks for the tip. I think will probably fly to Almaty, but the bus option came up in research so I thought I would share.

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Last post by sah10406
Tue Dec 05, 2023 1:20 pm
Postage time from Uzbekstan

Last post by Lagerfeld « Tue Dec 05, 2023 1:16 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
Replies: 1
by HugoL » Sun Oct 29, 2023 2:07 pm » in Uzbekistan

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Just wanted to hear some thoughts from everyone - I sent a dozen postcards from Nukus on the 25th September, but it seems like none have so far...

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@ Hugol: I've been waiting in Europe for postcards from Taschkent about 10 to 14 days.

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Tue Dec 05, 2023 1:16 pm
Matsimi - Balakan Border Crossing Reports (Georgia - Azerbaijan)

Last post by chi__ « Tue Dec 05, 2023 9:17 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 45
by marten568 » Wed May 02, 2018 8:00 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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I did not see a topic for this border. We crossed this border in our own vehicle in April 2018 from georgia to azerbaijan. Scenic drive and...

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Is the border from Azerbaijan to Georgia open on Saturdays and Sundays?
Is Matsimi - Balakan Border empty on Saturday, December 30th?
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Last post by chi__
Tue Dec 05, 2023 9:17 am
Arslanbob vs. Kara Alma vs. Kyzyl Ünkür

Last post by willemspie « Tue Dec 05, 2023 6:43 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
Replies: 7
by LaRubia » Sat Aug 10, 2019 4:12 pm » in Kyrgyzstan

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We (2p) were planning to spend 1-2 nights in Arslanbob at the end of August to experience the walnut-forest.
However, I read that many trees have...

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Kyzyl Unkur doesn't look at all like Arslanbob. Not such a good base for hikes ... Locals go to this valley for fishing.
Kyzyl Oi is a possible...

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Last post by willemspie
Tue Dec 05, 2023 6:43 am

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