The Tibetan Grasslands


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July 13th 2005
Published: August 31st 2005
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We left Xian railway station bound for Lanzhou on yet another 13 hour overnight trip - the best part of which was being able to see the first class waiting room! It was full of very comfortable sofas and large screen tv’s and quite a contrast from the usual railway waiting rooms. Nick said that Xian is the only city that automatically allows foreigners to use the first class waiting room, regard... Read Full Entry



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Yaks !Yaks !
Yaks !

We saw hundreds of yaks whilst on the Grasslands.
The nomad campThe nomad camp
The nomad camp

The surrounding scenery was beautiful.
Children at the nomad campChildren at the nomad camp
Children at the nomad camp

Wooden hand carts are used all throughout China - we have dozens in Guangshui which are used to deliver furniture, bricks or building supplies.
Lunch!Lunch!
Lunch!

Anyone for a yak bone?
Hard sleepers on Chinese trainsHard sleepers on Chinese trains
Hard sleepers on Chinese trains

These sleeping compartments are comfortable though crowded - but a lot of fun!



9th September 2005

Mesmerising!
Utterly fascinating! Wonderful photographs! Just keep it coming!
14th May 2006

Thanks for the mot informative and inviting view of labrang monastery and surrounding grasslands! robert

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