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(26) Aksu

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To a distinctly Chinese town along the Silk Road, and an uncomfortable experience.
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(25) Exploration around Kuqa

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Discoveries near Kuqa triggered the treasure hunt some 100 years ago: the merits of theft, or otherwise.
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(24) In Kuqa

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An exciting market town, and a lot less exciting ruins.
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(23) To Korla and Kuqa

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To a disappointing lake, a modern Chinese oil town and on to Kuqa, with plenty of entrepreneurship again.
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(22) In Turpan

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Chinese road traffic rules explained, during a tour of Turpan's main attractions, its mosques and minarets, its market and its grape-covered courtyards
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(21) Desert Cities around Turpan

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There are many ancient ruins of buried desert cities around Turpan, as well as Buddhist caves, but little is left after early 20th century archaeological exploration removed most of the frescoes.
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(20) Travel to Turpan

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The first leg of the journey to Kashgar: more about bus travel and Chinese road discipline.
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(19) Excursion to Tianchi

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Yurts, lakes and Chinese tourists: one of those three doesn't belong in the concept of peaceful unspoiled nature.
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(18) In Urumchi

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A stroll through this Uygur town; a tale of markets and minorities.
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(17) Travel to Urumchi

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A local flight from Dunhuang to Urumchi, and a spectacular view of the Tianshan Mountains.
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