Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region shares a borderline of 5,600 kilometers with the countries of Mongolia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tnjikistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Most areas along the borderline are open to tourists. But permits are needed to go to these areas. Those who have not obtained permits may be stopped at the frontier inspection stations. Chinese travelers can apply for the permit with their ID cards or relevant documents. Overseas travelers can apply for the permit with their passports.
Offices that issue permits to go to frontier administrative areas include:
For Kanas:
Frontier Brigade in Burqin County.
For Takshiken Port and the Beaver Reserve in Burqin:
Frontier Brigade in Qinghe County.
For Alatow Pass:
Frontier Inspection Station on the way to Bole.
For Torrogort:
Frontier Inspection Station on the way to the Torrogort area.
For Taxkorgan:
Frontier Brigade in Kashi Prefecture.
For the "Divine Wood" Garden and Tomur Peak:
Frontier Brigade in Wensu County.