Ji Xianlin once said affectionately: "In this world, there is only one place that can bring together in one corner the profound Chinese civilization, the mystery of Indian civilization, the solemnness of Roman civilization and the antiquity of Egyptian civilization these four splendid treasures of human civilization, and this place is the southern Xinjiang."

And when you set foot on the land of southern Xinjiang, a special and mysterious city will naturally emerge in front of your eyes - that is Kashgar.

Kashgar, an exotic and historic city, is waiting for you to explore and discover.

The westernmost city in China
Kashgar, an ancient city once known as Shule, is a shining pearl on the ancient Silk Road.
In the old days it was a bustling place of merchants, trading ships and caravans, and its streets were filled with exotic treasures and strong spices from all over the world.

As a necessary place and transit station on the Silk Road, Kashgar has witnessed countless business trips and carried the integration and collision of Eastern and Western civilizations.
Kashgar, a city brimming with the unique cultural charm of the Western regions, has been shrouded in a mysterious veil since ancient times.

Whether it is the ancient architecture, unique costumes, or the melodious music and rich handicrafts, people feel as if they are in an exotic dream.
Geographically, Kashgar shares borders with Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan, making it an exotic city.

Here, you can feel the cultural atmosphere from different countries, experience different customs and customs.
This is why many people who have visited Kashgar will say that there are moments when they feel as if they are in a foreign country, surrounded by that unique cultural atmosphere.

The laziest city in China
The "lazy" here does not refer to the laziness of Kashgar people.
It is actually due to a different biological clock, forced to maintain a delicate time difference with the rest of China.
China's vast territory spans five time zones, and Kashgar, located at the westernmost point, uses Beijing time simultaneously with the whole country, but secretly hides a time difference of about two hours.
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As a result, Kashgar's daily routine is very different from that of the east. They usually get up at ten o 'clock to enjoy the peace of breakfast.
At twelve o 'clock, there are still shops in the streets and alleys, which has become a common scenery.
When night falls and the lights in the east are gone, the sky in Kashgar is still full of sunshine.
Until 12 o 'clock in the morning, Kashgar's nightlife just woke up, bright lights, bustling, really belongs to Kashgar's night has just begun.

Half cultural customs
· Kashgar Old City
If you say the essence of Xinjiang, it is Kashgar; The soul of Kashgar lies deep within the old city.
Here, is the treasure of the world's soil architecture, civil and brick and wood interwoven, residential simple, after a hundred years of wind and frost, still standing.
This is the only labyrinth-style block in China that rhymes with Islamic culture and has a unique charm.
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Step into the ancient city alleyways, magenta and earth yellow staggered, carved walls exquisite, dazzling colors, exotic style.
In front of every household, the green plants are embellished, the fragrance is overflowing, and the whole world seems to be infected by this quiet and beautiful.
The alleyways are quiet, but the people are calm, because the residents are hospitable, smiling and greeting, although the Chinese is poor, but still use "hello" and "goodbye" to convey warmth.
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In this old city of several square kilometers, more than 100,000 residents have inherited ancient methods, passed on skills, and integrated history and culture into daily life.
This place is quiet, slow and quiet, and it isolates the impetuous and noisy outside.

· High terrace residential buildings
Standing on the loess high cliff in the southeast of the old city, it is more than 40 meters high and more than 800 meters long.
Home to more than 600 households, it is known as the "living folk museum of the Uygur people".
So far, you can really feel the pulsation of ancient Kashgar.
Houses built on the cliff, house to house, building to building, layer upon layer, after generations, square into today's scale.
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Entering the residential buildings, the interior is open to all directions, and there is a unique sky.
Walking through it, like entering a maze, sometimes lost direction, sometimes a sharp turn, suddenly enlightened.
This place is like a microcosm of Kashgar, pure colors, intoxicating spices, enchanting people with exotic melodies, disrupting the boundaries of time and space.

· Id Kah Mosque
Id Kah Mosque is the leader of mosques in the country.
The whole building is filled with strong ethnic customs and religious colors, although located in the center of the city, but alone to keep quiet.
Temple poplar luxuriant shade, add more quiet charm.

Sightseeing here, in addition to enjoying the beauty of the architecture, you can also witness the scene of grand worship.
Friday is the day of the Lord, and the worshippers are large and spectacular.
On weekdays in the evening, residents also enjoy gathering here, singing and dancing, children playing, a peaceful.

· Tomb of Fragrant Concubine
Xiang Fei Tomb, a mysterious treasure of Uyghur tomb architecture.
Legend has it that Emperor Qianlong's love Concubine Xiang Fei was the daughter of Kashgar Uyghur, who was granted permission by the emperor to be buried in her hometown after her death.

The tomb looks like a magnificent palace, the walls are veneered with dark green glazed tiles, the brick carving patterns are modeled on plants, and the tree of life, lotus, pomegranate patterns are lifelike.
After more than three hundred years, the glazed brick is still bright as new, shining as if the light of history still shines.

Half the mountains, rivers, lakes and seas
· K2

K2, standing at the top of the Karakoram Mountains, is the second highest mountain in the world, second only to Mount Everest.
In the Tajik language, it is known as the "tall and majestic mountain", a title that aptly describes its majesty and magnificence.
K2, in its grandeur, in some ways even surpasses Mount Everest.
On the steep slope, the traces of the avalanche chute are mottled and scattered, witnessing the vicissitudes of time and the power of nature.
As one of the most difficult mountains recognized by the international mountaineering community, we may only be able to look at its majestic posture from a distance and feel the shock and awe.

· Muztagh Peak
Muztag peak, snow does not melt all the year round, snow-covered, like an old father with white hair, solemn and dignified. Because of its early formation of glaciers, it has been given the reputation of "the father of icebergs".
Here, the atmosphere of mystery pervades, attracting mountaineers from all over the world to explore.
Without complicated equipment, you can get close to the glacier that has not changed for thousands of years, and feel the pure and cold from nature.

And when you look at Muztagh Peak from a distance, the magnificent view is even more breathtaking.
It and the foot of the Karakul Lake, the sky is like a wash, the lake is like a mirror, forming a harmonious and beautiful picture.
This situation, can not help but let people sigh: this scene should only be in the sky, the world rarely heard.

· Karakul Lake
Karakul Lake, because of the deep and dark water of the lake and named "Karakul", in the Kirgiz language means black lake.
The lake, like a palette of nature, takes on different colors as the sunlight changes.
On sunny days, the lake is as clear as a mirror, clean and flawless; And when the clouds gather, the lake becomes black as ink, deep and mysterious.

Mountains, water, sky, earth and clouds are all connected together here, forming a beautiful picture.
Nature, the great poet, paints the most beautiful scenery of the land with her brushstrokes.
It is an intoxicating poem that can only be found on the lofty Pamir Plateau.

· White Sand Lake & White Sand Mountain
On the way from Kashgar to Tashkurgan, a piece of Tiffany blue water comes into view, that is the beautiful White Sand Lake.
And at the far end of the line of sight are white silk-like mountains - White Sand Mountains.
This is the most dreamy place in Kashgar, and it is also the yearning of every traveler.

The snow mountain, the white sand Mountain and the white sand Lake reflect each other, forming a scene like a painting.
The snow shines on the white sand Lake, the water is set off against the white sand Mountain, the clear lake reflects the reflection of the white sand mountain and the distant snow mountain, the upper and lower colors, also magic and real.
In this land, the uncanny workmanship of nature is displayed incisively and vividly, which makes people linger.

There is no shortage of spring
· Alalkin Meadow
Aral Gold Grass Beach, like a set in Tashkurgan county side of the bright gem, because of the proximity to the village of Aral named.
Here, the Tashkurgan River winds through like a silver belt, nourishing this fertile land.
The beautiful water grass, herds of cattle and sheep, and the distant snow-capped mountains, white clouds, blue sky complement each other, constitute a beautiful picture.

The sun is setting, and the golden glow is falling, and the turquoise grass beach is stained with a touch of gold.
In the distance, the white yurt of the shepherd and the strolling sheep are bathed in this golden afterglow, as if covered with a layer of golden gauze.
In this boundless field, people's deep feelings and wild to be released, travelers from afar, may wish to boldly feel the nature of this land of grandeur and vast.

· Taheman Wetland
Taheman Wetland, the treasure of Taxian County, the reputation of golden ranch is deserved.
Here mountain springs converge to form golden rice fields and gurgling streams.
The continuous snow-capped mountains and the vast and magnificent desert Gobi complement each other, and together write a masterpiece of harmonious nature.

At the Taheman Wetland Observation Platform, you can have a panoramic view of the entire wetland.
Surrounded by snow peaks and clouds; Wetland streams crisscross, sparkling; Cattle and sheep roam leisurely among the golden light of the grassland.
Now I realize that beauty really has the power to heal the heart.
Travel may not require deep meaning, but it always leaves us with those unforgettable moments.

· Xinghua Valley, Datong Township
Xinghua Valley, Datong Township, a hidden fairyland.
Every March, when the pace of spring quietly arrives, Kashgar's most gorgeous apricot flowers will quietly bloom in this deep mountain valley.
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Datong Township, the last township in Xinjiang to be connected by road, is also a pristine place undisturbed by worldly distractions.
Walk on the path between the villages, step on the pebbles on the bed of the Yerqiang River, bathe in the warm sunshine, away from the noise and disturbance of the world.
In this paradise, the troubles and worries in the heart are gone with the wind, leaving only peace and peace.

A unique precipitous experience
The beauty of Xinjiang, like a vast picture, lies not only in its vast territory, but also in its precipitous and strange landforms, and more than that, in the fantastic scenery along the way.
If you are lucky enough to come to Kashgar this magical land, then driving around is undoubtedly the best way to experience its charm.
In the rolling of the wheel, we can not only feel free and carefree, but also deeply appreciate the unique customs and charm of this land.
Set foot on the Karakoram Highway, a winding transnational highway that stretches like a dragon between mountains.
Walking on this road, we will face numerous challenges and surprises, but each steep and tortuous, will be exchanged for more shocking beauty.

The Tasha Road is an ancient road carrying thousands of years of history.
It is a synonym for fairyland on earth and a place of adventure in the middle of nowhere.
Every inch of land that the wheel runs over seems to contain a moving story, waiting for us to discover and taste.

In addition, there is the breathtaking Panlong Ancient Road.
On this 70-kilometer long road, there are more than 600 S-turns, each of which is full of challenges and stimulation.
It is not only a paradise for hardcore self-driving enthusiasts, but also a dream place in every traveler's heart.
On this road trip, we will have zero distance contact with the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang, and feel the shock and touch brought by this land.
Let's go on this unforgettable journey to discover the stories and beauty hidden beneath the wheels.

Endless food
Southern and northern Xinjiang, the beauty of the strange, each leading the coquettish, but a common wonderful, that is the tempting food, all make people mouth-watering.
Never set foot in Xinjiang, it is difficult to know how delicious the real "meat" taste is.
In my memory, Xinjiang is always accompanied by the aroma of big plate chicken.
The squishy chicken, the sandy potatoes, and the soul-like noodles all blend together, and each bite is the ultimate treat.

Hand-held meat, the purest way to eat lamb.
Dip in the secret seasoning, then add the skin of the tooth (onion), melt in the mouth, rise to the sky, intoxicating.
The wise people of Xinjiang have created this culinary treasure of pilaf, which contains vegetables and meat in the rice, and is accompanied by refreshing dishes. Each bite is fragrant and memorable.
Pasta lovers come here, it is like entering the land of no one, all kinds of mixed noodles everything, people can not stop.
Xinjiang's range of grilled food is also hard to resist.
The fat and thin toasted buns, a bite, fat overflowing, full of mouth.
Xinjiang naan, a wide variety, meat naan, oil naan, woollen naan... Each one has its own unique flavor and is a delight to eat.

It is amazing that Xinjiang people can bake all kinds of eggs so delicious.
The roasted eggs are more tender and fragrant than the boiled ones.
Naan pit meat is a unique food in Xinjiang.
Naan pit baking, the maximum extent to retain the moisture of the meat, outside the tender, excellent taste.

Come here in summer, the garden is full of fruits, how can miss the Kavas and pomegranate juice? That sweet taste, enough to eliminate the summer heat.

Roast leg of lamb

Xinjiang fried rice noodles

Yellow noodle barbecue

△ Sheep's feet

△ Pot meat

Chicken with chili sauce

△ Grilled fish

△ Yogurt

△ Mare's tits

In addition, Kashgar Bazaar is also a place not to be missed.
As the largest international trade market in Northwest China, it has a history of more than two thousand years and is known as "the largest market in Asia".

More than 5,000 stalls, tens of thousands of specialties, the daily flow of customers, lively.
Here, you can not only enjoy shopping, but also taste a variety of food, even if you just walk among them, you can also feel the strong Western style.
People say, "Coming to Kashgar is like being in a kaleidoscope of the world."
This is true. The time here seems to be stretched, and the smell of fireworks permeates every corner.
Although the town is not big, but the transportation is convenient, the pace of life is leisurely.

Young people's life is rich and colorful, whether it is to taste food or party songs, it is so natural and comfortable.
The Uighur dances in parks and squares are even more breathtaking.
Old people in their 80s and young children can dance to music as if it were their natural gift.
The people here are warm and hospitable, both the young people who can speak Chinese and the older generation who can only speak Uighur, will communicate with tourists warmly and make people feel the warmth of home.
The sky was clear blue and the air was filled with the smell of melons and fruits.
The flowers and plants at the door are traces of serious life, and the children play carefree in the alley, as if life here really will not have trouble.

So, go to Xinjiang, must pay a visit to Kashgar.
In this ancient city that has slept for thousands of years in the sand sea, create an unforgettable time and let the soul get real relaxation and pleasure.