Not much people our age has heard of this place ...(Only the older people who likes China may know :p)
Urumqi has a population of about 2.1 million, it is the capital of the Xinjiang Region in China. It is located in the northwest of the country. It is also farther away from sea than any other large city in the world. Two thousand years ago Ürümqi was an important town on the northern route of the Silk Road.
The weather in Urumqi can be very drastic, the hottest being over 40deg and lowest being -30deg. I really cannot imagine how the people there can take it. Poor souls...
Check out the photos!
During this trip we also have a chance to takle a night train from Urumqi to Dunhuang. It is a good experience, just that I cannot really sleep because of the sound and movement!
1 comment:
Wow, invaluable experience...nice pics, machan those I love collecting - mini book marks when I was very little. Sadly, all lost liao.... You look nice with your new hair do!
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