While waiting for the bikes, we had a quick walk in the center of Urumqi. After the lazy Novosibirsk, Urumqi gave a totally different impression. It was full of busy people everywhere: students, builders busy with new constructions, painters hanging down from the walls, people moving stuff with trolleys and other people selling food on the street. Really a busy and fast-growing city. Impressive was that totally new commercial center, 5 or 6 floors, built with western standards and selling all possible products. Just with a short walk, I think we got a glimpse of the big change that is happening in the whole country.
