Kashgar's relative inaccessibility has set it a place apart from the rest of China and even Xijiang. After the completion of Urumqi/Kashgar rail line, the city has experienced rapid development in recent years. Today, Kashgar is a truly international city and an important nexus for travelers headed for the even more remote regions of Pakstan and Central Asia.
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Kashgar Bazaar |
Old saying has it "the tour to Xinjiang is not complete without going to Kashgar, while the visit to Kashgar is not complete without going to its bazaar". In Uygur language, Bazaar means market and trade place. |
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Abakh Khoja Tomb |
Visitors are not only impressed by the artistic shape and beautiful decoration of the structure, but also keenly interested in the stories behind the cemetery. The tomb has another name after Fragrance Concubine (Xiang Fei). |
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Id Kah Mosque |
Id Kah Mosque is Kashgar's biggest mosque and one of the most holy places in the Muslim world. It is said that the mosque was first built in 1798, and rebuilt several times. Encompassing one hectare (2.5 acres), the mosque is composed of four main parts. |
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Karakuri Lake |
At local language, Karakuri means 'Black Sea'. With a depth of 30 meters, the water in the lake is dark blue, hence the name. 191 km west of Kashgar, it is located at the foot of Mt. Muztagata. |
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Kashgar Photo Gallery
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