The group shot. Perhaps someone who reads Chinese will clue me in. An Elks club convention perhaps?

Sunset over Urumqi. With a population of almost 4 million it is the largest city in Central Asia. It also serves as a major transportation hub for the entire Xinjiang region.

Sunrise over Urumqi. With over 1,600 miles to the closest coastline it is the most remote city from any sea in the world.