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Kashgar (miscellaneous)

Xinjiang is one of the most interesting regions in China, packed with history, ethnic variety, superb landscapes and vibrant Central Asian culture. Kashgar has been a Silk Road trading centre for over 2000 years and traders from Kazakhstan, Krygyzstan and Pakistan continue to fuel the city with great atmosphere. Kashgar still sparks images of a remote desert oasis, the sole outpost of civilization in China leading from the vast deserts of Xinjiang to the icy peaks of the Karakoram. Even though it is no longer so remote, Kashgar retains an intoxicating air of the exotic, mainly due to its fascinating ethnic mix of Uyghurs, Tajiks, Kyrgyz, Uzbeks and a growing number of Chinese. Kashgar is a good launching pad for trips along the southern Silk Road to Hotan, over the Torugart Pass to Kyrgyzstan or South to beautiful Karakul Lake and the stunning Karakoram Highway to Pakistan.

Mountains between the Karakoram and Kashgar. Xinjiang, ChinaYak with beautiful Karakul Lake in the background. Karakul Lake, Xinjiang, ChinaCamel with beautiful Karakul Lake in the background. Karakul Lake, Xinjiang, ChinaCamels with beautiful Karakul Lake in the background. Karakul Lake, Xinjiang, ChinaMountains and Islamic tombs between the Karakoram and Kashgar. Xinjiang, ChinaRed mountains between the Karakoram and Kashgar. Xinjiang, ChinaThe Abakh Hoja Tomb. Kashgar, Xinjiang, ChinaThe Abakh Hoja Tomb. Kashgar, Xinjiang, ChinaThe Abakh Hoja Tomb. Kashgar, Xinjiang, ChinaThe Abakh Hoja Tomb. Kashgar, Xinjiang, China

 
Silhouette of Uyghur man walking in front of a big advertisment. Kashgar, Xinjiang, ChinaStatue of Mao Zedong. Kashgar, Xinjiang, ChinaEmpty streets in the new part of Kashgar. Kashgar, Xinjiang, ChinaTomb at the cemetery behind the Altyn Mosque. Yarkand, Xinjiang, ChinaTomb at the cemetery behind the Altyn Mosque. Yarkand, Xinjiang, ChinaChildren at the cemetery behind the Altyn Mosque. Yarkand, Xinjiang, ChinaThe Abakh Hoja Tomb. Kashgar, Xinjiang, ChinaTombs at Mahmut Kashgari. Kashgar, Xinjiang, ChinaTombs at Mahmut Kashgari. Kashgar, Xinjiang, ChinaTombs at Mahmut Kashgari. Kashgar, Xinjiang, China

 
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