Kashgar Travel Guide
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The city of Kashgar, Xinjiang (Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region), is situated at the western extemity of the Tarim Basin, which also represents the western extremity of the Taklamakan Desert. Kashgar was the westernmost outpost of ancient China, and the westernmost junction of the Tarim Basin Silk Road routes (one northern and one southern), serving as well as the juncture for the Silk Road route that branched southward into India via the Karakoram Pass. The city of Kashgar has one of the richest patchwork histories of any city in the world, especially in terms of past ethnic, religious and cultural diversity; Kashgar was truly a crossroads in every sense.
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Abakh Khoja Tomb 
Being a typical Islamic ancient building complex, Apahuojia tomb together with tomb of Xiang imperial concubine is located in Haohan village. It was first built in 1640 or so. It is said that altoge... [ View Details ]
Fruits Garden
The Bosikeramu Fruits Garden, located inside th Bosikeramu Village 14 kilometers northeast of Kashgar city, is the largest in the region. It takes up roughly an area of 70 acres. There are more than ... [ View Details ]
Kashgar Old Town
Kashgar is sited west of Taklamkan Desert at the feet of the Tianshan mountain range and is a oasis. On a high precipice of yellow soil in the southeast of old city Kashgar there is a small alley ... [ View Details ]
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catherine said at 2009-1-21 19:22:00
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what a fabulous place, relaxed, pleasant.
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hcf122 said at 2008-10-23 20:56:00
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The place is interesting but you may not want to visit it because of its location in the isloated desert.
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"A nice place I recommend to everyone"
happybirthday said at 2008-4-24 4:08:00
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This place on the ancient silk road keep features of a trading outposting.
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"It is realy a magnificent city"
lavender0108 said at 2008-3-18 2:43:00
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