Far into the Desert Hinterland

Far into the Desert Hinterland Photo: Yang Yichou
Time: September, 1994
Site: Desert hinterland on lower reaches of the Niya River, Minfeng, Xinjiang
Height: 1200 m
Brief Introduction: Along the Niya River and in the desert hinterland with the sounds of camel bells, the surveyors’ purpose is to explore ruins of ancient Niya culture. Ahead them are ground symbols of a big stupa left behind by ancient Jingjue Country of Niya.