Overland Travel Across Borders: A Tale of Two Frontiers
Khorgos Dry Port Belt Road Free-Trade Hub
The 1,783-kilometer border between China and Kazakhstan is a frontier of immense strategic and economic importance, a key link in China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative. This is a place where ancient Silk Road history meets modern geopolitical strategy. Your crossing here is a highly structured process, moving between the vastness of the Kazakh steppe and the tightly controlled Xinjiang region of China.
Bakhtu Health Screen in Tian Shan Logistics View
The primary crossing for you is at Khorgos. This is not just a border post; it is a massive logistical hub, including a “dry port” and a special cross-border free-trade zone where citizens of both countries can shop without a visa. A second, less common option for travelers is the crossing at Bakhtu.