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These "ships of the desert" rest in the shade of a rusted ship. The ship...

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This man was volunteered by his friend when I asked if I could take a picture. These men...

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I met these Uyghur children while wandering through a traditional Uyghur neighborhood west of...

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These tinsmiths were working at the main Hotan bazaar. They are ethnic Uyghur people. ...

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There is a great deal of construction underway in Hotan, mainly to accomodate the influx of...

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This woman is a docent at the excellent Hotan Museum. She and most of the friendly staff...

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Men at prayer in one of teh smaller mosques in Hotan. They are mainly ethnic...

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This woman is one of many beautifying Hotan for residents and visitors. She is an...

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If you need a shoe or belt even backpack repaired, most towns in Xinjiang have cobblers,...

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The Zhe Jiang (浙江) is the fanciest hotel in town, just east of Unity Square on...

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In Hotan, a lively night market for food is active year round a block south of Unity Square. ...

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This woman removes the stencilled Chinese characters from a brass sign, at a sign shop along...

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These Uyghur boys were jockeying for position to get their photos taken in Hotan. They are...

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I photographed these lovely young ladies near the center of Hotan. The girls are...

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Kurban Tulum holds the distinction of being the only person to share a monument with Chairman...

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Unity Square was only built a few years ago in central Hotan, after tearing down yet...

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See the full story behind this monument here: Kurban Tulum and Chairman Mao...

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This is the entry gate to the main bazaar in Hotan. This bazaar, with its main day...

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