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August 31st 2013

Published: September 5th 2013

When this trip was first mentioned I had no idea what I was getting into. The landscape, the people, the food, the languages, everything is so unexpected and mixed up. Prepare to be surprised. The 5 hour flight from Shanghai to Urumqi crosses some of the most exquisite topography. If you are lucky to be flying there on a clear day, as we were, on the later half of the flight, you could see glimps... Read Full Entry

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Apoorva Sharma

apoorva

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 ;) http://facebook.com/apoorva.sharma2225... full info

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Inside a Shady Looking Muslim restaurant

waited a royal atmosphere of mutton pulao and kebabs with of course Green TEA !

Free As the Wind

In China! :S

Frowning at being alone in the cabin. :P I was sharing with two Chinese women from Guangzhou and one Chinese man who refused to exchange seats with dad who was in the next cabin

Clean and comfortable

6th September 2013

Anu
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Your Urumuqi entry felt as if I am travelling in this area , beautiful. How about other days in the region , waiting to read

7th September 2013

apoorva
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You were with us mommy! :) cant wait for mongolia ;)

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