Kashgar Attractions
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The oasis town of Kashgar (also Kaxgar, Chin. Kashi) lies on the old Silk Road in the west of the autonomous region of Xinjiang, at 75°58'E and 39°35'N.
It is about 1000km/620mi from Ürümqi, the capital of the region.
Kashgar, the most westerly town in China, is predominantly inhabited by Uigurs and is heavily influenced by Islam. The traditional craftwork includes carpets, embroidery and musical instruments.
Kashgar was founded over 2100 years ago by Huns, Indoscyths, Uigurs and other ethnic groups. With the establishment of the Silk Road and the formation of a municipal administration under the Western Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 8), the settlement underwent considerable development. At the time of the Tang dynasty (618-907) it was also used as a military base.
It is about 1000km/620mi from Ürümqi, the capital of the region.
Kashgar, the most westerly town in China, is predominantly inhabited by Uigurs and is heavily influenced by Islam. The traditional craftwork includes carpets, embroidery and musical instruments.
Kashgar was founded over 2100 years ago by Huns, Indoscyths, Uigurs and other ethnic groups. With the establishment of the Silk Road and the formation of a municipal administration under the Western Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 8), the settlement underwent considerable development. At the time of the Tang dynasty (618-907) it was also used as a military base.
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Tomb of Abakh Hoja, Kashgar
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