Tianshan Mountains

Long standing as a barrier along the Silk Roads, but even longer standing as the home of many peoples and nationalities, the mountains here are nothing short of majestic. Craggy peaks filled with snow grade to forested hillsides with dense pine trees and hidden valleys. The hillsides transform into gentle ridges with rolling meadows of bright green grass. Large and incredibly blue lakes are found in abundance here as well. Ancient nomadic cultures have thrived here, even those of the legendary, but wholly existent, eagle hunters. Nomad’s yurts dot the landscapes, often with the smell of freshly roasted mutton or milk tea. They often welcome strangers in for a warm visit by the fire, a custom they have carried from the beginning centuries to now.

Not only mountains make headway here, as the grasslands thrive here like nowhere else, including some of the world's largest. Horses and sheep roam uninterrupted as golden eagles fly overhead. A wander through these valleys, peaks and meadows, a beautiful reminder of the simplicity of life awakens. With pristine nature as your only companion, life slows down, even beckoning of a different life. One that has been lived for thousands, which may seem lost and forgotten, but is still within reach.