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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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