The magnificent Mogao Cave monastery, Dunhuang.

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Turfan,
Urumqi

The Emin minaret in Turfan [also known as Turpan].

Western end of the Great Wall at Jaiyuguan.

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No.3 ruined stupa, Jiaohe.

No.1 Glacier near Urumqi.

A yurt at No.1 Glacier.

Photos, left side: the magnificent cave monastery at Dunhuang; Jiayuguan, where the Silk Road meets the Great Wall; Glacier #1, Urumqi. Right side: Islam meets Confucius at Turpan [Turfan] and has some communication difficulties; a well-worn stupa/shrine; a Mongolian-style yurt keeps Silk Road nomads warm.

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