saying bye to Urumqi
Well, time to go. Let's see, how this armchair traveller can sum it up?: the Silk Road mystery has virtually disappeared, and the city has turned itself into a most industrial and consumerist one.
What is wonderful about Urumqi is the fact that being home to some China’s ethnic minorities, it offers wonderful views of their colourful costumes worn by their inhabitants who throng the streets at any time of the day. The bazars are obviously great selling everything, and... lots of hats