Kashgar - Id Kah Mosque

(Local Name: Aitiga Qingzhensi) The Id Kah Mosque (Aitiga Qingzhensi), the largest in Xinjiang, situated on the square of the same name in the center of the town, can accommodate up to 8000 worshippers and has an area of 1ha/12,000sq.yd. It was built in 1798, since when it has been restored and extended several times. The roof, which is lavishly decorated with floral motifs, is supported by 140 green pillars with sculptured ornamentation. Nearby there is a traditional and very characteristic bazaar (''bazha'').