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The Shepherd of the Pamir Plateau

In western China, Badan Nuqi, a shepherd in the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County on the Pamir Plateau, dances under an apricot blossom tree. This dance is called the "Eagle Dance," reflecting the Tajik people's reverence for the eagle.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Kashgar, China
Camera: iPhone 13 Pro Max
Copyright: © 朱 希荣