Kashgar - Wikipedia
WEBKashgar (Uyghur: قەشقەر) or Kashi (Chinese: 喀什) is a city in the Tarim Basin region of southern Xinjiang, China. It is one of the westernmost cities of China, located near the country's border with Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
Kaxgar (Stadt) – Wikipedia
WEBDie kreisfreie Stadt Kaxgar oder deutsch Kaschgar ist die Hauptstadt des Regierungsbezirks Kaxgar, gelegen im Uigurischen Autonomen Gebiet Xinjiang der Volksrepublik China. Sie liegt am Rande des Tarimbeckens in 1235 bis 1300 m Höhe. Sie ist eine Oasen-Stadt im Binnendelta des Flusses Kysylsuu und bildet einen wichtigen …
Kashgar Prefecture - Wikipedia
WEBKashgar Prefecture, also known as Kashi Prefecture, is located in southwestern Xinjiang, China, located in the Tarim Basin region (roughly the southern half of Xinjiang). It has an area of 112,057 km 2 (43,265 sq mi) and 4,496,377 inhabitants at the 2020 census [11] with a population density of 35.5 inhabitants/km 2 .
History of Kashgar - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Kashgar begins in the first millennium BC, when the tribes of Yuedzhi, Usuns and Saks were roaming around the vast expanses of the Taklamakan Desert and the piedmont slopes of the Pamir. Wandering from one encampment to another in the oases, they eventually began founding small settlements, which later were developed into cities ...
Kashgar | China, Map, History, & Silk Road | Britannica
WEBKashgar, oasis city, western Uygur Autonomous Region of Xinjiang, far western China. Kashgar lies at the western end of the Tarim Basin, in a fertile oasis of loess (silt deposited by the wind) and alluvial soils watered by the Kaxgar (Kashgar) River and by a …
Kashgar – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBKashgar (Chinese: 喀什 Kāshí; Uyghur: قەشقەر Qeshqer) is in the extreme west of China and the southwest extreme of Xinjiang. The city has been an important trading centre since the days of the Silk Road, and still is today; it is said to have the largest bazaar in Asia.
Kashgar travel - Lonely Planet | China, Asia
WEBGet to the heart of Kashgar with one of our in-depth, award-winning guidebooks, covering maps, itineraries, and expert guidance. Explore Kashgar holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
Kashgar Xinjiang: Ancient City Keeping the Strongest Uyghur …
WEBJan 28, 2024 · In Kashgar, visitors can experience the most essential parts of Uyghur folk customs, culture, architecture, and the Xinjiang-style bazaar in the old city of Kashgar.
Kashghar | Silk Roads Programme - UNESCO
WEBThe historical importance of Kashgar has primarily been linked to its significance as a trading centre. Located at the foot of the Pamirs Mountains between a vast desert and immense mountain range, Kashgar was once an isolated oasis on the long trade route across the Asian continent.
Kashgar Travel Guide, Where the Kite Runner was Filmed - China Highlights
WEBKashgar. Kashgar is the westmost city in China. With a history of over 2,000 years, Kashgar served as a main node of communications along the ancient Silk Road, which linked ancient China with Central Asian countries, such as present-day India and Iran, and Europe. Many people yearn to visit Kashgar not only because of its exotic customs, but ...
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