ESSAY - Tarim Desert Highway, China (43 images)

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This photo essay looks at the lives of a couple living in one of the remotest parts of China. The Taklamakan desert (AKA the sea of death), the size of France it is located in China's biggest province, Xinjiang. Cutting through the middle f this harsh environment is the world's longest cross-desert highway. To stop the floating sands from covering the 500km road, plants and trees are planted either side up to 10 rows deep in places. Every 5 kilometers down the highway is a simple blue...
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