Kazanchi Historical Street (also spelled Kazanqi) is the beating heart of Shache Old Town (4A)—a 150-year-old Uyghur cultural strip where crafts, food, and daily life blend seamlessly. Quick Facts Name Meaning: “Kazanchi” (Uyghur) = “people who cast pots”. Age: Established […]

The Ya’erhu Grottoes (also spelled Ya’er Lake Grottoes, ancient name: Xigu Temple) are an important Buddhist cave site near the Jiaohe Ruins in Turpan. A UNESCO World Heritage Site (as part of Jiaohe) and a National Key Cultural Relic Protection […]

Xiangfei Park is a 4A-level cultural theme park in Kashgar, centered on the legend of Xiangfei (Fragrant Concubine)—the Uyghur consort of Emperor Qianlong. It’s a blend of Islamic architecture, Uyghur folklore, and live performances. Basic Facts Location: 5 km northeast […]

Gaotai Old Town is a 600-year-old Uyghur settlement on a 40-meter-high loess cliff at the northeast end of Kashgar Old City. Its Uyghur name, Kozqiya Beshi, means “clay pottery village on the high cliff.” Basic Facts Location: Northeast of Kashgar […]

The Tomb of Yusup Khass Hajip is a revered mausoleum in Kashgar, dedicated to the 11th-century Uyghur poet, philosopher, and scholar Yusup Khass Hajip (1019–1085). Basic Info Location: No. 44 Tiyu Road, southern Kashgar (near People’s Park) Status: Xinjiang Key […]

Kashgar Old City (喀什古城) Kashgar Old City (a 5A-level scenic area) is the best-preserved maze-like Islamic urban complex in China, with over 2,100 years of history. It’s a living Silk Road museum in Xinjiang’s far west. Basic Facts Location: Central […]

Hotan Jade Market (Hetian Jade Bazaar) Hotan’s jade markets are the world’s largest nephrite trading hub, rooted in a 6,000-year-old “Jade Road” that predates the Silk Road. Core Markets Hotan Jade Capital (Yuducheng)The biggest and most organized market; indoor/outdoor stalls […]

Hotan Tuancheng (和田团城) is a national 4A-level scenic area in the heart of Hotan City, Xinjiang. Basic Info Location: Narbag Street, central Hotan Area: 83 hectares Name Meaning: “City of Unity,” from its radial, clustered layout Former Name: “Pigeon Alley” […]

Subashi Buddhist Temple Ruins (Subashi Ruins, 苏巴什佛寺遗址 / Zhaoguli Temple 昭怙厘大寺) is Xinjiang’s largest & best-preserved ancient Buddhist complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Kuqa. Basic Information Location: 20 km northeast of Kuqa City, Aksu; southern foot of Queletage […]