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A banquet at Transit, Beijing.

Where to eat and drink in Beijing

The bustling capital offers insiders a taste of China unparalleled in depth and diversity. Sichuan is hot, jianbing is in, and there's a smattering of excellent drinking spots full of with renao.
The Ark Fortress in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, one of many architectural wonders along the Silk Road.

Travelling the Silk Road

On a magic-carpet ride along the Silk Road, Jennifer Byrne finds the shining blue towers and vivid history of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan even more striking than the poets’ promises.