It was three-hour drive from Turpan to Urumqi. The driver appeared to go the wrong way at first, but Tony (our local guide) said he wanted to stop first and buy some local Turpan grapes. He then presented us with … Continue reading The Gotham of the Desert
“Chinese food in China is completely different from Chinese food at home.” As a first-time traveller to China I had heard this message so often. I knew to expect the unexpected. But was it actually true? Up to a point. … Continue reading Chinese Take-Away?
The problem with the Great Wall of China is that it is not flat. Obviously this was not a problem when it was built. The mountainous location was after all a design feature intended to keep barbarians out. What I … Continue reading It sure is a Great Wall
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