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People in Turpan

The city of Turpan has a population of 250000, of which the Uighurs, ethnic Turkic people of Muslim religion, make up 70%. The Uighurs have their own culture and language which is clearly distinct from the Chinese culture and language.


01 Uighur bread seller and customer	02 Uighur bread seller and customer	03 Uighur carpet seller	04 Elder Uighur men with beard	05 Muslim Uighur men	06 Elder Uighur man with beard

07 Uighur street musicians

Other Turpan galleries: Emin minaret and Sugong mosque ▪ Mansion of the prefect of Turpan ▪ Around the bazaar ▪ Miscellaneous photos

Categories: Markets ▪ Local culture ▪ Ethnic minorities

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