Xi'an

Journey to The Silk Route

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August 19th 2008
I've never planned my journey to The Silk Route but eventually ended up in Urumqi. It was an amazing & unforgettable experience! The people in Urumqi are friendly, kind & helpful. ... read more

Asia » China » Xinjiang » Urumqi

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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