Day 7 4th June 2012
Zhangye to Xining, a long, long journey over mountain ranges to Qinghai Province. Our bus encountered countless hairpin bends, snaking up the mountain peaks and down to the valleys of the Qilian and Dapan Mountain ranges. The landscapes were awesome, snow capped peaks and scenic with green pastures but we had the fearful feeling travelling on the 'deadliest' road on earth.
'pee' stop at the peak
A decent building for us to deposit surplus of liquid and hard cash. The mountain breeze plus perfumery stench added pleasure in releasing our bladder pressure.
Oh, we could touch the snow !
The Ta'er Monastery is a group of fine buildings in a combination of both the Han and Tibetan styles of architecture on the mountain slopes. It has lofty temples and halls rising one upon another. The palace buildings, Buddhist halls, sleeping quarters, as well as the courtyards echo each other and thus enhance the beauty of the whole area.
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the silk road tour
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