The Muslim Quarter of Xi’an
Culture, Food, Religion, China Christopher Wilton-Steer Culture, Food, Religion, China Christopher Wilton-Steer

The Muslim Quarter of Xi’an

Over the centuries, many Muslims travelled eastwards and ended up settling in Xi’an creating the Muslim Quarter. This area contains numerous eateries serving Central Asia food and is visited by both locals and tourists alike. It’s also home to China’s oldest mosque.

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The Gobi Desert at Dunhuang
Landscape, China Christopher Wilton-Steer Landscape, China Christopher Wilton-Steer

The Gobi Desert at Dunhuang

On the edge of the Gobi desert in Central China is the town of Dunhuang. The name Dunhuang means "Blazing Beacon" and refers to the beacons lit to warn of attacks by marauding nomadic tribes during ancient times.

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