Exploring cultural richness of ‘pearl of Silk Road’ Kashgar

Located in the southwestern part of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Kashgar sits on a lush oasis nourished by the Yarkant River, which flows from the Karakoram Mountains. Since ancient times, traders and travelers crossing the Pamir Plateau have stopped here to rest, trade, and connect.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Kashgar Ancient City incredibly preserved

XINJIANG- Kashgar Ancient City,or Kashgar Old City is located in the center of Kashgar, in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.