This now looks like China as I imagined it. I was given a very odd look by my guide when I noted the lovely dragon and lion carvings on the bridge. "This is China. They are everywhere." So I'm a wide-eyed tourist. Who'd have thought?
The wall and the gates are stunning. It is a shame that the ubiquitous mist masks some of it, but even so, the scale is impressive.
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is impressive, and set in a peaceful and relaxing temple grounds. The kind of place you would simply migrate to if you lived locally.
And yet another very fine museum, although the Urumqi one had the edge for me.
Error from the other day: the ancient city is Jiaohe, but then I'm sure you already spotted that...
Also went to the Great Mosque (surrounded by the Muslim bazaar - the most fantastic food as you might expect) and the Drum Tower. Great places all.
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