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- lanzhou, dunhuang
- turpan
- hanas lake
- urumqi
- kashgar
- tashkurgan, karakul lake
- kashgar
- urumqi
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Lanzhou, Gansu
13 July16 July 2005
Lanzhou is the birthplace of niu rou mian--hand-pulled noodles, sliced beef, and coriander in soup.
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Dunhuang, Gansu
17 July20 July 2005
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The standing section of the train. Since China is ostensibly a communist nation, everyone is allowed to ride the rails. For many poor passengers this is the only option for getting around.
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The Singing Sand Mountains, where the desert meets the oasis.
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The Mogao grottos, caves painted with Buddhist art dating from as far back as 366 AD.
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