Karasu Taklamakan Desert in Yarkand, Kashgar
This is the follow up post for Kashgar Davakul Taklamakan Desert. Second option for tourist from Kashgar to visit Desert is Karasu Taklamakan Desert in Yarkand. It is 40 km from Yarkand downtown and 240 km to Kashgar. You will be driving towards the southeast of Kashgar city. Along the way, you will pass by Yingsar which is famous for Uyghur Yingsar Knives. You can visit the knife workshops and exhibitions....
September 8th, 2011 by kashgar
The Silk Road Lives on in Kashgar
2011-07-13 16:15:57 CRIENGLISH.com Web Editor: Duan Xuelian The western Chinese city of Kashgar is the living remnant of Silk Road culture. Original Source is: http://english.cri.cn/6566/2011/07/13/902s648208.htm A baker pulls sesame bagels out of a tandoori oven in Kashgar, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. [Photo:CRIENGLISH.com] By Angela Pruszenski Find travel information...
July 23rd, 2011 by administrator
Information about travelling from Kashgar to Kyrgyzstan via Torugart and Irkeshtam Borders
There are two borders between kyrgyzstan to China which are (also called Torugart Pass) and Irkeshtam Border (Irkeshtam Pass). These two borders regulations bit different from one another. One must know that Torugart Border is opened for the purpose of business; therefore only citizens of China and Kirgizstan allowed to travel unless special permits are obtained. If a foreigner wants to cross this...
May 7th, 2011 by administrator
Different, exciting and memorable Kashgar
My impressions of Kashgar are ones of awe and delight; awe at the extraordinary sights to behold across the city and delight at the warmth and friendliness of the Uyghur people. The key sights in town include the old city, markets and the street life. Eating seems to be a major preoccupation, and much of it occurs on the edge of the busy streets and lanes. Lamb and bread are the staples; lamb...
March 20th, 2011 by administrator