URUMQI
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An ancient trading centre set in a gap in the Tianshan Mountains, Now a medium sized industrial town and capital of Xinjiang, home of the Turkic speaking Uygur people.
KUNMING
Capital of the south-western province of Yunnan in an area largely inhabited by national minorities. Situated on a scenic lake at more than 6,000 feet above sea level. Because of its mild climate known as
Spring City'. Terminus of the 'Burma Road' during the Second World War.
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