Xinjiang: One Nation Divided

A modern neighborhood in Urumqi hosts a traditional Uighur livestock market
PHOTO BY GREG GIRARD / CONTACT PRESS IMAGES FOR TIME

Old & New Collide
A modern, redeveloped neighborhood in Urumqi's city center plays host to a traditional Uighur livestock market. The clash of cultures is evident throughout Xinjiang, where the traditional and new intermingle, not always harmoniously

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