Hami melon

Hami

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November 1st 2008
Hami, famous for its melon. Normally the locals would start planting Hami melon in spring & harvest in Summer. I was in Hami for a very short stay, actually transit on my way to Urumqi. Just like any other cities / towns in China, development can be seen everywhere. ... read more

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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