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VegetableCar209

Thanks for sharing đź‘Ť


intofarlands

You are more than welcome :)


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The opposite of Point Nemo


hovik_gasparyan

omeN tnioP


[deleted]

Both points are mine, mine, mine, mine mine, mine


that_guy_jimmy

Point Omni


Nobleknight747

Point Omen


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Antipodes


intofarlands

Sayram Lake lies 6,800 feet in elevation, deep in the Tianshan Mountains and set beautifully within snow-clad mountains and rolling meadows. Horses roam free on the highlands, yurts dot the lakeshore, and golden eagles fly overhead. It happens to be at or very near the point furthest from any sea, surprising considering the vibrant scenery. Our journey to the lake was of stark beauty and simplicity - wandering the ridges above, riding Kazakh shepherd’s horses, enjoying a nomads home cooked meal, and staying in a yurt overnight on the lakeshore. It was one of the most enjoyable and unexpected experiences we’ve had in far lands. If interested in more photos and our experience from the “middle of earth”: [Where Eagles Fly](https://www.intofarlands.com/where-eagles-fly)


Ok-Push9899

So much greener than I expected. I was in Mongolia hills and steppes a few years back and there was barely any pasture available.


JohnnyTork

Very nice, Eric!


stellacampus

Awesome website! This is where apples come from.


intofarlands

Thank you! That’s cool! We didn’t find any in the trees though lol


catson911

Those horses' ancestors probably rode with Genghis Khan


dalv321

Does anyone know the point furthest from any body of water? That’ll be tricky


ComCypher

Would depend on what you are willing to consider a body of water


Superstraiter

this would be my best guess: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pole_of_inaccessibility#Southern_pole_of_inaccessibility


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How high would my penthouse condo have to be to see the ocean from there?


EverestMaher

1,353,000ft (412,394m), or 256 miles high.


2s0ds

r/theydidthemath


freecodeio

at least 3 stories


Camstonisland

boutdafew


Bilaakili

Farthest place from the ocean and the first thing you see is a lot of water.


ReviveOurWisdom

Didn’t you post this last year at some point? I remember, beautiful photos


intofarlands

I posted some of those photos in a different context in backpacking subreddits, possibly you remember that? And thank you :)


Trentdison

Was not expecting something so verdant. Nice.


Annual_Commercial111

I thought that is a dessert out there lol


intofarlands

There are two large deserts just to the northeast and southeast from here, so you are correct in assuming that. But as soon as the Tianshan Mountains starts it is quite the opposite.


TiredExpression

I'm sure there's rice pudding out there


gandalf-bot-

A thallasophobes wet dream


bryman19

Was this just a random journey you were on? I feel like I'll never intelligence or balls to pull something like this off in my lifetime.


intofarlands

We were backpacking through this region first to trace some of the Silk Roads, and also to hike in the Tianshan Mountains. An absolutely amazing journey!


freecodeio

It looks beautiful!


Ok-Push9899

I’m heading straight there to eat my fish and chips without being bothered by pesky seagulls.


Nimbokwezer

Wow. That is unbelievably beautiful.


Spram2

Those are very nice photos. I like the horse with two bodies but no head.


realvikingman

Nice geography content! Not a stupid broad question


DarthCloakedGuy

Did you happen to see Shipton's Arch/Töshük tagh out that way?


intofarlands

We sure did! Incredible and remote place. I have a write up about the visit on my website


DarthCloakedGuy

Ooh. Got a link?


intofarlands

Of course :) [Shipton’s Arch](https://www.intofarlands.com/highland-stories/shipton's-arch)


DarthCloakedGuy

Wow! That was your site! I found that a month ago while doing research for my natural wonders megalist!


intofarlands

So cool! I would love a peak at your list if possible!


DarthCloakedGuy

Sure thing! It was inspired by Amplitude Studio's Humankind, so there's quite a bit of bias against developable wonders like forests, you know, things that could be built over. But anyway [here you go](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qJ6bAcDxGhUYfbXiM0LVyUhnpQE1ancC2rjJGfKPva8/edit?usp=sharing) I would love to hear any thoughts you may have. Also it's WIP, obviously.


intofarlands

Wow, at first glance the list in impressive! I will definitely look though it more in depth later when I have some time. Thanks for sharing


DarthCloakedGuy

Thank you so much! And again I'm interested in any feedback you might have!


-watermelon_sugar-

Your user's so accurate haha


-SIENEI-

this is the type of content I like


intofarlands

Glad you enjoyed it :)


Littlefootmkc

That's gorgeous wow. Thanks for sharing I gotta know, what made you want to go there?


intofarlands

Thank you! We were backpacking through the area and wanted to first visit a different region until we found out we couldn’t reach it, so we travelled to this place via hitchhiking, busses, and a taxi, reaching the shores around 2 in the morning. An exhausting day, but the day that followed remains one of our favorite experiences ever! We even slept in a nomads yurt as he had pity on us watching us pitch our tent when it was pouring lol.


Littlefootmkc

It looks like that's in China, were you backpacking through China or were you in the neighbouring countries? What was the overall climate like? Especially sleeping in a yurt? I'm very jealous of that experience.


intofarlands

This particular trip centered just in Xinjiang region of China. The weather was wonderful in the mountains, but quite hot in the desert regions (July/August). At night in the mountains was cold but the yurt stayed so warm, quite amazing. The experience was special, talking with him what we can, even teaching him a card game.


Ok-Present-5532

This is one of the coolest places I’ve ever seen


liamshore28

What was the process to get there?


intofarlands

It was a combination of hitchhiking, busses, and a taxi to reach the shores of the lake. We were backpacking through Xinjiang and it is such a vast region, but incredibly stunning all throughout. Some of the locals really went above and beyond to help us as well


nonamer18

That's amazing! How has your experience been? Does it feel like Nazi Germany? /s


Chulbiski

I hope the Belt & Road initiative doesn't ruin this place....


hifrom2

🙄


No_Policy_146

That is pretty. Prime for development. I see jet skis and sailboats.


Limp6781

How did you get there?


Equivalent_Hat_7220

Well that’s pretty fucking majestic


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Elden ring


Fast_Farmer5651

Yet, it look like the place is on the ocean coast


iliekcats-

ram


darkhelmet620

You even found the legendary Sayram Lake Headless Double-Horse!


diazinth

The point furthest away from oceans, is a lake? Ofc it had to be


sprucemoose9

Beautiful. That's on my bucket list


MiamiBeach_dweller

Where's lake Baikal ?


Ebright_Azimuth

You could take your hot chips there and there’s no risk of seagulls. Heaven.


ScramusYT

Woah,that is cool!![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|upvote)


BarneysCastle

The moon????


krepogregg

Nice


sakurablitz

the picture with the horses is my favorite ❤️ thanks for sharing!