Shache: The Millennial Echoes of an Ancient Silk Road City

Strolling through Shache's Old Town feels like stepping through time—the melodious strains of the Twelve Muqam drift from behind carved wooden doors in earthen walls🎶. Beneath the sapphire dome of the Yarkand King's Palace, white doves flutter, creating a scene straight from the "One Thousand and One Nights"🕌. The mausoleum of Amanishahan is inscribed with 500-year-old poetry, whispering the romantic legacy of Muqam📜. · At the Kazanchi Night Market, smoke rises as the aroma of roasted pigeon fills the air🕊️, while the clinking of coppersmiths' hammers blends with children's laughter. With 98% Uyghur population, the deep-eyed, high-nosed locals heighten the exotic atmosphere, offering a purer cultural experience than Kashgar. · ✨ Tips: Visit the palace walls at dusk for a breathtaking sunset view over the city!