Turpan
18 juni 2019, Kina ⋅ ⛅ 37 °C
Lowest and hottest city in China. Second lowest point in the world. Temps over 100°F. An oasis city on the silk road, located on the Uyghur Autonomous Zone. The first pic is of the Emin minaret andLäs mer
Heavenly Lake
20 juni 2019, Kina ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Near Urumqi, the largest city in the Uyghur Zone. This is a beautiful Alpine lake in the mountains at almost 2,000 meters. Great scenery, even though we were there in a low overcast with manyLäs mer
Kashgar Animal Market
23 juni 2019, Kina ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Traditional Uyghur market. The pics show the 3 main livestock traded/sold here: cattle, sheep and goats. Also they sell equipment, animal feed and people food, both prepared and fresh.
Kashgar
24 juni 2019, Kina ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Perhaps the heart of the Uyghur Autonomous Region. The old city is interesting. Much central Asia architecture, not Chinese. The first pic is the restored city gate. Next is the main mosque, followedLäs mer
Shipton's Arch
26 juni 2019, Kina ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
One of the largest natural stone arches in the world between Kashgar and the border with Kyrgyzstan. The first two pics are of the arch as it is so high I couldn't get it in one picture. Third is theLäs mer
Caravansarai
28 juni 2019, Kirgizistan ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
A caravansarai is where caravans stopped for overnight accommodation. This one at Tash Rabat is restored. This is one of the largest remaining in Kyrgyzstan, and is an example of the roofed type.Läs mer
