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May 1st 2009
Published: May 18th 2009
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“Turpan, a fertile oasis along the northern route of the Silk Road…”sounds like a good start and after all Xinjiang is about contrasts so after the snow capped mountains of the Urumuqi Southern Pastures, lots of sun, desert as far as you can see and ancients cities ruins were exactly what we needed! About 3 hours drive from Urumuqi Santunbei bus station (150KM SE), Turpan is a medium size c... Read Full Entry



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Soooo warm !Soooo warm !
Soooo warm !

Turpan - JiaoHe Ancient City
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Day sight

Turpan
Going up!Going up!
Going up!

Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi)



18th May 2009

Where do you get your energy from, Laetitia. You seem to have and endless supply of it. :)
19th May 2009

Thanks Mell!
Thanks for your message, how is India?! Looking forward reading your next adventures! Off in two days for an other trip...can't wait!

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