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 🌞