 Go to Central China
 From the Odyssey Guides series. The enormous area now known as China's Xinjiang Province came to prominence with the rise of the Silk Road two millennia ago, of which it constituted a major "leg". For centuries its nomadic peoples and city-states were subject to both religious and economic influences from India, Greece, Persia and, of course, China, resulting in a land rich with archeological and cultural treasures. First dedicated international English-language guide to Xinjiang Province Riches of the Silk Road's ancient oasis cities Altai mountains - new adventure playground Kashgar and beyond - China's wild west Urumqi - western China's hub for business and tourism Turpan - grapes and grottoes in the Land of Fire Taklamakan, Xinjiang's Muslim warlords, the southern Silk Road  Paperback - New Title - available 10/08
OD7905 Odyssey Guide to Xinjiang: China's Central Asia $27.95
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