The bus ran into the mountains on the moon almost full. It was around 5am under a big sun we reached the high plateau of the Pamirs. Border crossings have taken a lot of time because of the many bags and lunch hours of Chinese. We finally arrive in the Xim Jiamg westernmost province of China, desert and mountain landscapes, contrasting with the green mountains of Kyrgyzstan.
Both drivers had invited me lunch, delicious pasta peppers and spices, a little happiness after cooking APET most of the restaurants Kyrgyz.
We finally reached Kashgar 20 hours after our departure.
The inhabitants are mainly of Kashgar Uighur and Chinese. These invade the city and build modern quarters without interest. Mao stands amidst People's Square. But Kashgar remains an extremely vibrant city, the bustling streets of old neighborhoods and Uighur many markets are a real pleasure after the dreary towns of Kyrgyzstan. Stalls fill the streets lively, you can eat, eat ices, made from huge blocks of ice, cream and lemon. The fruits are delicious, the kitchen looks like the Uighur cuisine Kyrgyz much better and more diverse, there are also Chinese food not bad either.
We finally reached Kashgar 20 hours after our departure.
Uighur men are jackets and hats to the fashion of the forties
, others are more traditional white cap of mulsulmans, others turbans. They are more like the Uzbek, eyes clear and sometimes less bridles. Women are dressed in colorful robes and are very pretty. Residents of Kashgar are warm, like playing cards, pool or checkers and invite you to share their table quickly.
With an American, Nathan and a small Swiss family, I went two days in the desert of Takla Makan ("where no one returns
not"), beautiful gray sand dunes, fire and starry night in this desert of asia a thought to my steps Egyptian and Sudanese long gone.
is with Nathan and a Korean as we left the next day to make the first miles on the KKH to Lake Kara Kul.
Kashgar was my first contact with China, though far from Hong Kong but in the same country.
With an American, Nathan and a small Swiss family, I went two days in the desert of Takla Makan ("where no one returns
is with Nathan and a Korean as we left the next day to make the first miles on the KKH to Lake Kara Kul.
Kashgar was my first contact with China, though far from Hong Kong but in the same country.
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