A museum about the karez, the underground irrigation
system near Turpan, said to be 5000 km long
Its a wonderful feat of ingenuity.
I thought the museum could have been much livelier, or something..
at this point there was a delay due to a 'disturbance' in Urumqi,
we had to change the schedule.
The hotel was large, derelict at the rear, with a deserted
swimming pool
swimming pool
it looked like everyone just walked out one day,
& nothing had been done since
it should have been more photogenic, I usually
enjoy urban decay
We were advised to stay within the compound..
maybe sensible, but we missed the chance to just walk around.
maybe sensible, but we missed the chance to just walk around.
