Almost everything worth seeing has been made into a scenic area! Shopping areas, a big tourist centre, a big ticket with a bigger price, they've thought of everything you might possibly want to do when you come to see these dunes.
Must not miss - Mogao Caves September 1st 2013 While looking for places to visit around Urumqi, the place that struck me most was the Mogao caves near Dunhuang. Although mentioned as a 2 to 3 day trip, I figured if we go by the overnight train we should have the good part of one day enough to be able to see the caves. One image of a 9 tiered pagoda embedded in a cliff was enough to make me want to go there.
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Asia » China » Gansu » Dunhuang For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more
Hi there ! All my life, I have been in an environment, where traveling is considered an essential part of life. Every once in a while, whenever possible. My parents n I pack our bags and leave. Now, with my parents in Shanghai and my new frame of architectural education (I'm studying arch. At university in india), our travel plans aren't as spontaneous. But a whole new world has opened for me. Equipped with my love for journeys and curiosity for new places and people I'm ready to dive in. Hope you enjoy reading about it ;)
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