Our Great Place in Xinjiang: Kashgar - Shache Old Town and the Yarkand Khanate Royal Mausoleum

Haven't been to the treasure land of Kashgar Shache yet! 🔥 Today, let's check in at the Yarkand Khan Palace Ruins + Old Town and experience the cultural charm of the Uyghur people～ 📍【Yarkand Khan Palace Ruins】 Address: No. 1 Xincheng Road, Shache County, Kashgar Region, Xinjiang ⏰ Opening Hours: 10:00-19:00 (Closed on Mondays) ⚠️ Latest News: The palace is currently under renovation, with a double plaque at the entrance reading "Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park," so entry is temporarily not allowed～ But just the exterior is super! photogenic! 📸 ✨ Architectural Highlights: - Earth-colored palace walls full of Central Asian style - Beautiful blue onion dome that’s breathtaking - Symmetrical pointed arch doors perfect for backgrounds ✅ Tips: Walking around the palace walls is the right way to check in! 🕌【Amanishahan Royal Mausoleum】A must-see! This queen organized the "Twelve Muqam" music, truly a goddess of Uyghur culture 💃 - Stunning Islamic architectural style - Dome carved with Uyghur musical scores - Central stone coffin symbolizing the tombstone 🏛️【Royal Mausoleum Area】 Pass through the walls to reach the "Royal Cemetery"～ - Burial site of 11 generations of royal family members - Tombstones are all wordless, very mysterious - Locals have unique sacrificial rituals 👶【Fun Discoveries in the Old Town】 Found a magical baby stroller while strolling and eating! - Unique wooden structure - Said to help straighten legs - Locals use it to carry the cycle of life and death 🍵【Warm Tips】 1️⃣ The cinema tea house has a great vibe! Locals sing and dance 💃 2️⃣ Many elderly in the Old Town don’t speak Mandarin, so it’s recommended to learn a few simple Uyghur phrases in advance～ 3️⃣ Remember to bring sunscreen! The UV rays in Xinjiang are very strong 🌞