For millennia Western China has been awash in the cultures of Central Asia. Some of their stories have been immortalized in The Arabian Nights and The Travels of Marco Polo.
Uighurs are a Central Asian Turckic people living in the wind swept deserts of Xinjiang Provence in Western China. I hope you enjoy this photo-essay of a seldom seen part of the world.
You can learn more about the Uighur here.
An East Turkestan state was briefly declared in 1949, but independence was short-lived – later that year Xinjiang officially became part of Communist China.
Great photos! It looks like you certainly enjoyed your time in Xinjiang – plenty of diversity and opportunities for good photos.
Thanks! Yes, Xinjiang was amazing. Looking forward to a return visit!
Interesting, I wasn’t aware they declared independence in 1949. Good information, thank you.
Hi Liz
This is Lesley from Xinjiang China, Long time no news, and wish you are doing fine
All the Best
Hi Lesley, great to hear from you! We are doing great and enjoyed our time in China with you. Hope you are doing well also.