{Silk Road Episode 8} In retrospect of my week in Xinjiang back in 2017

Photos of the hustling bazaar, breathtaking natural scenery, as well as colourful souvenirs at my home together brought me back to my journey to Xinjiang almost five years ago. It was when we followed the path of the Ancient Silk Road, discovering the corners that might sound unfamiliar for many of us. China, nowadays, attempts to revive the past glory of the Silk Road in the region by advocating the “One Belt One Road” strategy. However, through the camera lens and first-hand interaction with the locals, is Xinjiang really blessed with the rosy picture of all ethnicities being respected and living without fear in all aspects?

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bauhiniahk2014.wordpress.com/2022/03/13/in-retrospect-of-my-week-in-xinjiang-in-2017/