Silk Road

02. the Stans plan continued

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Having adjusted our route several times, on account of visa and or time limitations, we have now a kind of a plan, through Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

01. the Stans plan

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Our next journey will explore some of the relatively newly independent republics in Central Asia, as a continuation of our earlier Silk Road trip.

The art of Dunhuang

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A glimpse of the rich art present in the caves of Dunhuang on the Silk Road

(31) Across the Karakoram Highway

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The ultimate mounting crossing, the Himalayas, awesome! And the lovely Hunza Valley in Pakistan.

(30) In Kashgar

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A look around Kashgar, an attractive town, with possibly the biggest market in the world.

(29) Travel to Kashgar

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Another long bus ride, and the local Kashgar hotel scene.

(28) Exploration around Hotan

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The story of the famous manuscript forgeries.

(27) Hotan

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A visit to a silk factory and more ancient ruins, in an overall tense atmosphere.

(26) Aksu

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To a distinctly Chinese town along the Silk Road, and an uncomfortable experience.

(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.