Turpan was an important oasis stop along the Silk Route in Xinjiang, China. Here we look at the Kumtag Desert and Uygur village of Tuyok.
Month: January 2014
Turpan was an important oasis stop along the Silk Route in Xinjiang, China. Here we look at the Jiaohe Ruins, Flaming Mountains & Karez water system.
The 10 hour scenic drive from Turpan to Kumul (Hami), with a side trip to Aktash (Baishitou), in Xinjiang province of China.
Arrival Night had already fallen over Unawatuna by the time I arrived, and the rain soaked paths splattered mud on the back of my legs
The heart of spring in Sydney blossoms in mid October. Crisp and fresh air, bursts of cold ocean water, and good cups of coffee in the city.
First Encounter with Ablajan He stood there reticently, scanning the crowd diligently for a stranger’s face. He had a placard with my name scrawled in