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| Ancient City of Kashi Xinjiang, China |
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| XiangFei Garden / Tomb Kashgar, Xinjiang |
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| Kunlun Tower, Kashgar |
Day 14 Tuesday Sept 9 2025 (Kashgar, Xinjiang Day 3) - focussing my visit to Ancient Old City Wall of Kashi, Kunlun Tower (a panoramic view of Kashi old & new city), XiangFei Garden & Tomb. In the evening, a stroll of Kashi Old City by night !
1) Hotel buffet breakfast, Qinivake International Hotel, Kashgar, Xinjiang, crowded in the early morning (08.00) but both of us were not in a hurry to go out hence we took our time to enjoy our breakfast !
2) Morning walk from our hotel to Kashgar Old City & Ancient Wall area.
3) Song & dance performances, Kashgar Old City, Xinjiang (2 sessions daily at 10.30 & 18.00), showcasing Xinjiang's unique multiculturalism & ethnic customs, the morning session performance was jam packed with tourists / visitors & we found it difficult to find an ideal spot in front to watch the show !
4) Signed up a day tour (Y$190 for tomorrow departure) to visit the Baisha Mountain / Lake + Karakul Lake at a travel agent booth in Kahsgar Old City, Xinjiang
5) Free shuttle vehicle ride from Kashgar Old City (North Gate) to Xiangfei Garden / Tomb
6) Xiangfei Park, Kashgar, Xinjiang - tells the legendary story of Xiangfei from birth to death from Kashgar to Beijing, from Xiangfei Princess to imperial concubine; at the park, you can see the former residence of Xiangfei (Xiangfei Garden) & know more about Xiangfei love story, you can also feel the unique customs of Kashgar & experience the folk culture of the western regions. At the Xiangfei Park, there are tourist service center, Xinagfei welcoming ceremony, Western Regions Folk Culture Center, Xiangfei's former residence, Uygur folk wedding, the love tree, Xinagfei embossed wall, Baoyue Building, Wenxing Pavilion (Fragrance Smelling Pavilion), Mirror Pool, Hundred Fruit Garden, Kashi Old Bazaar, Xiangfei Park Gallery, non-legacy exhibition area& ancient Uygur countryside.
7) The Fragrance Pavilion, Xiangfei Garden, Kashgar, Xinjiang
8) Emperor Qianlong & Xiangfei Bronze Monument, Xiangfei Garden, Kashgar, Xinjiang.
9) Large garden area around the Xiang Fei Tomb, beautifully landscaped, picturesque water pond & stunning to look at from the outside.
10) Xiang Fei (Abakh Hoja) Tomb, Kashgar, Xinjiang - Xiang Fei lived in the Beijing Imperial Palace until her death, her body was brought back to her hometown in Kashgar, she is now entombed in the Xiang Fei Tomb built in 1670, the largest existing dome-shape building in Xinjiang & was named a key cultural relic site under the state protection in 1988, it maintains the traditional Uyghur architectural features, there are 58 mausoleum in the building , the construction is very exquisite , its exterior wall & the top was covered with green glazed ceramic tiles, it appears particularly magnificent & solemn, no photography is allowed inside the tomb.
11) Mausoleums of important dignities located outside of the Xing Fei Tomb.
12) Hippophae, Xaingfei Garden, Kashgar, Xinjiang - legend has it that a woman Iparhan exuded an enchanting fragrance without using any perfume from the day she was born & grow up, she often likes to bath with hippohea blossom; in this way, she gets the title Iparhan. After marrying with Qing the emperor in Beijing, she missed her hometown so much, she becomes physically ill, in order to comfort Iparhan, Qing emperor brought the hippophae to plant in Beijing, so hippophae becomes the symbol of Iparhan's Feeling, an emotion of missing & longing for one's hometown !
13) Sermon Hall, Xiangfei Garden, Kashgar, Xinjiang - it is the oldest building in the scenic spot, the outdoor hall was used in the hot summers & the indoor hall during the winter, in the center of the hall is a green & white specked stone approx 30cm long, this holy stone is said to be able to to cure disease & drive away evil spirits, many people touch it to assure safety & health.
14) Gate Tower, Xingfei Garden, Kashgar, Xinjiang - built in 1812 in exquisite & gorgeous with tall brick columns & door walls on bith sides, the surface is inlaid with white glazed tiles & blue background which is bright, clean & magnificent, the gate tower is connected with the overall building of the park with extremely Uyghur aesthetic taste of the nationality, it is a place of interest that embodies the wisdom & skills of the people.
15) High & Low Grand Mosque, Xiangfei Garden, Kashgar, Xinjiang - built in 1873, although th size of the High & Low Mosque compound is small, the architectural style is unque & magnificent, the wooden pillars in the temple were intricately carved, the combintion of ceiling & caisson patterns are diverse in styles, while the colour collocation is in harmony & unity. they are honoured as the essence of local people architectural art.
16) Kashi Old Bazaar, Xiang Fei Garden, Kashgar, Xinjiang - Bazaar means market, a unique traditional trade form of people & also a place for local people to make & chat, Kashi is known as the hometown of bazaars which mushroomed in most of the urban & rural streets. In Kashi where there are many people & where there is a buzz, there is a bazaar !
17) Exiting the Xing Fei Garden - a worthwhile & interesting visit !
18) Bus ride from Xiang Fei Garden to Ancient Old City of Kashgar - meet up with travel agent & paid up our day tour fee for our visit to Baisha Mountain / Lake in the following day.
19) The Kashgar Kunlun Tower, Xinjiang - 169m high, 25 floors, a modern landmark building that combines traditional & modern design elements, the design of Kunlun Tower was inspired by the snow lotus of Kunlun Mountain, you can take the elevator directly to a height of 160m to overlook the beautiful scenery of the old & new city of Kashgar ! Free admission for Senior above 70+, normal adult ticket is Y$50, my solo visit in the evening & took a elevator up to the upper floor & enjoyed the panoramic view of the Kashgar City, old & new !
20) Kunlun Tower by Night, Kashgar, Xinjiang tower light changing every few minutes, very scenic at night when viewed from Ancient Old City of Kashgar.
21) Kashgar Old City by Night - enjoying a mesmerising night view of Ancient City of Kashgar ! You will soon fall in love with this old city with a history of over 2,000 years old !
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