tian shifu led us on an agate hunting trip. but everything, or nothing, looked like agate in its au naturel state, whatever that was. went on the oil field roads on the way back. paved roads are such a blessing. lunched at restaurant (though nothing about the place would have suggested such a word) catering to nearby workers. 手抓饭 at 8 a plate. return route via fukang, which was a decidedly less bumpy journey than the previous day’s. reached urumqi after 6pm. checked out the largest night market 五一星光夜市 but didn’t eat or buy anything.