So I've visited Kumbum, visited the mosque, walked the markets, played pool with some Chinese guys on the street and eaten beef noodles. I will try the mutton soon, but then what? I don't fancy Qinghai Lake. ...full story at Lonely Planet
from Lonely Planet on Sat, Nov 24 2007
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