From Korla to Kashgar

Old train, Heading to Kashgar 

After spending a couple of days in Korla, I decided to go further, to Kashgar. This time I chose Railways.

Kashgar, Chinese name: 喀什噶尔, has been the most important city in Southern Xinjiang for hundreds of years. Even in 2000 years ago, because of the Silk Road, businessmen from every part of Central Asia gathered in Kashgar to exchange all kinds of staff.

Fabulous Uyghur Girl

Id Kah Mos

Because of Kashgar's Mosque, Id Kah Mosque, Kashgar becomes one of the most sacred cities to the Muslim across China and even central Asia. Id Kah Mosque is the largest and most influential mosque in China. Its worshipers come from China, Pakistan and even from central Asia.

Tao Lu

To live in Kashgar, I highly suggest you guys to live in Pamir Hostel, which is located just next to the Mosque. One of its owner-Tao Lu, had a lot of great experience that I do admire. Tao Lu got his bachelor degree in Shanghai and then got his master degree in Australia. He is a great Kashgar's local guide and youth hostel owner. Due to his abroad experience, talking with him in English was not a problem at all.

Uyghur Tili characters

When I arrived some places that I have never been to before, I would like to walk around to see the local and watch. Mandarin, China's official language, does not work here that well. Since over 80% population Uyghur, Uyghur Tili is more commonly used than Mandarin.

Uyghur Kids

One thing pissed me a lot was the policy of local government against Uyghur people. Some rules are so stupid and hilarious.  For instance, Uyghur girls cannot go to school with their veils, which seems the most stupid decisions that local government made.  I mean wearing veils is like Muslim's tradition. If you cannot agree with it, fine. You should leave it alone. Show some respects to their tradition. Do not touch those grey areas.  How come local government made such a stupid policy like this... I cannot believe it. 

At the fist sight, I fell in love with Kashgar and its people, which made me deciding to spent three weeks to enjoy unbelievable Kashgar.